5-3-110 Non-Conforming Signs

Non-conforming signs may adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare. Additionally, such signs may adversely affect the aesthetic characteristics of Box Elder County and may adversely affect public safety due to the visual impact of said signs on motorists and the structural characteristics of such signs. A non-conforming sign that is permanently affixed to the ground or to a building may continue to be used, except that the non-conforming sign: A. Shall not be replaced, except in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance; B. Shall not be enlarged, altered, or rebuilt except in conformance with this ordinance, but it may be repaired to the extent necessary to maintain it in a safe and sanitary condition; and C. Shall not be replaced, expanded or modified by another non-conforming sign, except that the substitution or interchange of poster panels, painted boards, or dismountable material on non-conforming signs shall be permitted. Reg. of General Applicability: Signs 5-3-10 D. Repair, reconstruction, and maintenance of a sign shall only include those actions required to restore the advertising sign to its original structural and mechanical condition. Such actions shall not include increasing the size or height of the advertising sign, converting the advertising sign to a multiple message or adding any attachments to the advertising sign. E. A non-conforming sign damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or other calamity may be restored as it existed previously and its use may be continued as long as the non-conforming sign had not been previously abandoned, and so long as restoration is started within one (1) year and is diligently pursued to completion.