| (a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this subchapter, the department will renew a permit for a nonconforming sign only if the sign structure: (1) was lawful on the later of the date it was erected or became subject to the control of the department; and (2) remains substantially the same as it was on the later of the date it was erected, became subject to the department's control, or became a nonconforming sign due to change in statute, rule, or condition. (b) A nonconforming sign may not be: (1) removed and re-erected for any reason, other than a request by a governmental entity; or (2) substantially changed, as described by §21.434 of this subchapter (relating to Repair and Maintenance). |
