Signs that were lawful when erected but no longer conform to the requirements of this Code must comply with the following regulations. Ord. 16-581

Any nonconforming sign may be structurally altered, reconstructed, replaced, or relocated, as long as the alteration, reconstruction, replacement, or relocation does not result in: an increase in the area or any dimension of the sign; an increase in the degree of illumination of the sign; the addition of:any moving, rotating or otherwise animated part; or any flashing, blinking, fluctuating, or otherwise animated light; or any other increase in the degree of the sign’s nonconformity. Ord. 16-581

If a nonconforming sign is damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than 50% of the sign’s fair market value immediately preceding the damage, the sign may not be repaired or reconstructed unless it will then conform to all applicable regulations for the district. Ord. 16-581

Any legal nonconforming billboard, as of June 5, 2017, may continue to follow the rule in § 11-207(c)(9) and (10) of the Zoning Code of Baltimore City that was in effect on June 4, 2017. Ord. 16-581 Ord. 18-216