1263.12 MAINTENANCE.
   (a)   Signs and sign structures must be well maintained with no signs of damage or wear. The sign structure and related pertinence need to be safe. If there are any defective parts, they need to be repaired or replaced, so the structure is not considered dangerous to public health.
   (b)   Any sign structure left open with no sign or blank panel for over ninety days shall be considered abandoned. If the sign or blank panel is removed and the existing structure meets the current zoning regulations, it shall be replaced by another sign or blank panel within those ninety days, or it shall be considered abandoned pursuant to Section 1263.04(e). Any nonconforming sign that is abandoned is the responsibility of the owner and shall be removed by such owner. If the owner fails to comply, after receiving due notice, the Administrator may direct the sign to be removed and assess the costs of removal against the property owner as a special assessment for legally rendered City services, in accordance with Section 216.13 of the Administration Code.
   (c)   Any billboard that is a nonconforming sign may be maintained and repaired so as to continue the useful life of the sign. However, under no circumstances may nonconforming billboards be expanded, enlarged or extended. Any nonconforming sign or sign structures substantially destroyed by fire, wind or other casualty shall not be restored or rebuilt.
(Ord. 10-2020. Passed 11-24-20; Ord. 02-2022. Passed 2-15-22.)