§ 56-404. Nonconforming signs.
(a)
Signs existing at the time of the enactment of this section and not conforming to its provisions shall be regarded as nonconforming signs which may be continued for a period of time not exceeding the remaining, or undepreciated, useful life of such sign, based on the formula used in the depreciation schedule in the income tax returns of the owner of such sign, or any other reasonable formula which will provide an adequate period for the depreciation of the sign, not exceeding five years beyond the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived.
(b)
Nonconforming signs which are structurally altered, relocated or replaced shall comply immediately with all provisions of this section.
(Code 1978, § 5-15-6; Code 1997, § 98-345)