§ 22.72.070. Nonconforming Signs.

The use of a legal nonconforming sign may be continued as follows, except as otherwise provided by Section 22.72.060.C (Substitution of Use):

A.

Expansion - Free standing sign. A free-standing sign shall not be increased in area or lighting intensity; or moved from its location on the effective date of this Title or amendment to this Title which created a nonconformity, unless relocated in compliance with this Title.

B.

Attached sign. A nonconforming sign affixed to a structure shall not be:

1.

Increased in area;

2.

Moved from its location on the effective date of this Title unless required by law or in compliance with this Title;

3.

Be provided with increased or intensified lighting;

4.

Changed to an advertisement for a business not occupying the premises or a product not sold on the premises.

C.

Sign copy. The advertising copy on a nonconforming sign may be changed, except as provided by Subsections B., D. and E.

D.

Discontinued use. If the use of a building or land associated with a nonconforming sign is discontinued, any signs except for an off-premise sign shall thereafter conform to Chapter 22.20 (Signs). Once a nonconforming off-premise sign is removed from a site, it shall not be reconstructed or replaced.

E.

Public nuisance. Any nonconforming sign that is found to present a danger to the public or becomes unsightly because of disrepair or lack of proper maintenance may be declared a public nuisance by the Commission and abated as set forth in Chapter 22.74 (Enforcement).

F.

Destroyed sign. Restoration of a destroyed or partially destroyed nonconforming sign is subject to Section 22.72.080 (Destroyed Structures and Signs).