| (a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this subchapter,
the department will renew a permit for a nonconforming sign only if
the sign structure was lawfully erected and has been maintained in
accordance with the permit being renewed.
(b) A sign that was legally erected before March 3,
1986 in a railroad, utility, or road right of way that is not owned
by the state or a political subdivision may be maintained as a nonconforming
sign if all other requirements of this subchapter are met.
(c) A nonconforming sign may not be:
(1) removed and re-erected for any reason, other than
a request by a condemning authority; or
(2) substantially changed, as described by §21.191
of this subchapter (relating to Repair and Maintenance of Commercial
Signs).
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