§ 23.09.032. Nonconforming Signs.

The use of a legal nonconforming sign may be continued as follows, except as otherwise provided by Section 23.09.030c (Substitution of Use):

a.

Expansion - 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 pursuant to 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 pursuant to 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. of this section.

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 Section 23.04.300 et seq. (Signing). 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 Planning Commission and abated as set forth in Chapter 23.10 (Enforcement).

f.

Destroyed sign. Restoration of a destroyed or partially destroyed nonconforming sign is subject to Section 23.09.033 (Destroyed Structures and Signs).