2305 Pre-Existing Signs
A. Legally Pre-Existing Signs
Any sign located within the Town of Londonderry on the date of adoption of this Ordinance, which does not conform with the provisions of the Ordinance is eligible for characterization as a “legally preexisting” sign and is permitted, provided it also meets the following requirements:
1. The sign was covered by sign permit or variance on the date of adoption of this Ordinance if one was required under applicable law; or
2. If no sign permit was required under applicable law for the sign in question, the sign was in all respects in compliance with the applicable zoning law on the date of adoption of this Ordinance, and was in compliance with all other applicable Town ordinances or requirements.
B. Loss of Legal Non-Conforming Status
A legally preexisting sign shall immediately lose its legal preexisting status designation if:
1. The sign is altered in any way in structure or copy (except for changeable copy signs and normal maintenance);
2. The sign is relocated; or
3. The sign is replaced, other than replacing the sign in its exact original conditional and statements; or
4. The sign shall have been abandoned.
5. The sign advertises or calls attention to any products, businesses or activity which are no longer carried on or sold, whether generally or at the particular premises; or
6. The sign shall not have been repaired or properly maintained within 60 days after written notice to that effect has been given by the Building Inspector; or
7. On the happening of any one of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, the sign shall be immediately brought into compliance with this Ordinance with a new permit secured therefore, or shall be removed.