SECTION 21.150. Continuance of Nonconforming Commercial Signs

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(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).

Source Note: The provisions of this §21.150 adopted to be effective July 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 2418; amended to be effective March 14, 2018, 43 TexReg 1446

                    
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