(1) Identify Sign Status . A field assessment was conducted to determine whether the sign is conforming or nonconforming.
(2) Nonconformity . Information shall include how the sign is nonconforming based on square footage, height, setback, etc.
(3) Abatemen t. Information identifying what must be done to correct the nonconformity and by a date specific.
(4) Enforcement . The consequences of failing to make the necessary corrections to the nonconforming sign by the specific date.
b. Removal of Nonconforming Signs
Subject to the regulations of the Land Development Ordinance and restrictions of this Article, nonconforming signs that were otherwise lawful on December 30, 2016, the effective date of the adoption of the amortization provisions, may continue in use until such signs are required to be removed in accordance with section j. Amortization of Nonconforming Signs of this Article.
c. Moving or Replacing Nonconforming Signs
A nonconforming sign shall not be moved or replaced except to bring the sign into complete conformity with Article L Signs.
d. Alteration of Nonconforming Signs
No person, owner, business, use, agency or any representative shall cause an increase in the extent of the nonconformity of a nonconforming sign so as to enlarge, alter, or change the nonconforming sign in shape, location, illumination, size or in such a manner as to aggravate the nonconforming conditions.
e. Repair & Renovation of Nonconforming Signs
Subject to other provisions of this Article, nonconforming signs may be repaired and renovated as long as the cost of such work does not exceed, within a continuous 12-month period, 50% of the value (tax value if listed for tax purposes) of such sign. Proof of value and a sign permit are required. If there is no tax value then such sign may be repaired and/or renovated up to but not exceeding $1,000.
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