(a) Maintenance of Nonconforming Signs. Nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good condition pursuant to Section 1286.17(c), Maintenance, and may continue until such sign is required to be removed as set forth in this Chapter.
(b) Alteration, Relocation or Replacement of Nonconforming Signs. A nonconforming sign shall not be structurally altered, relocated, or replaced unless it is brought into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter, except as otherwise permitted in this Chapter.
(c) Reconstruction of Damaged Sign. If a sign face and/or its support is damaged to the extent where the repair cost exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign shall be removed or brought into compliance with this Chapter. If the repair costs do not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign may be repaired, subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
(d) Termination. A legal nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming status, and therefore shall be brought into conformance with this Chapter or removed, when any of the following occur:
(1) The size or shape of the sign is changed; or
(2) The building to which the sign is accessory is renovated or remodeled to the extent that more than fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area is removed or replaced, or otherwise affected by renovation or remodeling; or
(3) The building is expanded and the total sign area permitted for the expanded building is more than fifty percent (50%) greater than the existing sign area; or
(4) The business to which the sign was related terminates and has ceased operations for at least ninety (90) days and no active building permit is on file for remodeling or reconstruction. Seasonal businesses are exempt from this determination.
(5) When fifteen (15) years have elapsed from the effective date of this provision, which effective date is December 31, 2012.
(Ord. 8-13. Passed 5-14-13.)