Section 21.168 - Continuance of Nonconforming Commercial Signs(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.43 Tex. Admin. Code § 21.168
The provisions of this §21.168 adopted to be effective July 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 2418; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 10, March 9, 2018, TexReg 1456, eff. 3/14/2018; Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 33, August 16, 2024, TexReg 6265, eff. 9/1/2024