A. Change And Modification: A nonconforming sign or street sign shall be brought into conformity with this chapter if it is altered, reconstructed, replaced or relocated. A change in copy is not an alteration or replacement for the purposes of this subsection.
B. Maintenance: Nonconforming signs must be maintained in good condition in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Maintenance required by this subsection shall include replacing or repairing of worn or damaged parts of street signs or sign structures in order to return it to its original state.
C. Removal: Removal of a nonconforming street graphic or replacement of a nonconforming street graphic with a conforming street graphic is required when:
1. Destruction, Removal, Or Alteration: A nonconforming street sign is destroyed or for any other reason taken down or altered. As used in this section, substantial means fifty percent (50%) or more of entire street structure, or
2. Development Permit: Any development permit or site plan review related to a building expansion of twenty five percent (25%) or more, shall require all nonconforming street signs on the premises for which the development permit or site plan review is required to be brought into conformity with provisions of this chapter.
D. Loss Of Non-Conforming Status: A designated nonconforming street sign shall immediately lose its nonconformity if:
1. The existing structure of the street sign is altered in any way, including, but not limited to its height, width, surface area, illumination or sign face.
2. The designated nonconforming street sign is relocated or repositioned to a location other than that which it was identified or originally approved for.
3. The designated nonconforming street sign is replaced, including sign face or any re-imaging.
E. Designated Nonconforming Street Sign Maintenance: Nothing in this section shall relieve the owner of any designated nonconforming street sign with the obligation to maintain and repair the nonconforming sign. The replacement of existing panels or cleaning of panels shall not modify the designated nonconforming sign status. (Ord. 17-06-20, 6-12-2017)