| (a) A sign that was lawfully erected before March 3,
1986, in a railroad, utility, or road right of way may be maintained
as a nonconforming sign if all other requirements of this subchapter
are met.
(b) A sign that was lawfully erected at a location
that later became subject to this chapter may be maintained at that
location as a nonconforming sign if the sign satisfies all other requirements
of this subchapter.
(c) A nonconforming sign may not be:
(1) removed and rebuilt for any reason, except as provided
by §21.187 of this subchapter (relating to Authority to Rebuild
a Commercial Sign); or
(2) substantially changed, as described by §21.184
of this subchapter (relating to Repair and Maintenance of Commercial
Signs).
(d) If the permit for a sign is voided under §21.173
of this subchapter (relating to Void Permit) or cancelled under §21.174
of this subchapter (relating to Cancellation of Permit), the department
will not issue a permit for that sign as a nonconforming sign.
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