(A) Any sign affixed to a business or freestanding upon premises, except for abandoned, off-premise, or dangerous signs as defined in divisions (A), (B), and (C) of § 155.03, which is lawfully in existence at the time of the passage of this chapter, and is properly maintained, but does not meet the regulations or requirements of this chapter, may be deemed a "legal non-conforming sign" if the owner takes the necessary action listed in this section.
(B) To be designated as a legal non-conforming sign, the owner of the property or business must submit to the Building or Zoning Commissioner, within 60 days of the passage of this chapter, an application for such designation. The application shall include a clear photograph of the business plainly showing all permanent sign locations, a written list detailing the current number of signs and the size of each sign at the business.
(C) Legal non-conforming signs shall become non-conforming signs and shall be removed when:
(1) The business is abandoned or closed to the public for 30 or more consecutive days;
(2) The sign is not properly maintained (including its structure, supports, braces, guys, anchors, illumination, and power source);
(3) The sign is altered in its copy or structure;
(4) The sign is enlarged, relocated, or replaced;
(5) The sign is repainted, excluding normal repainting or touch-up;
(6) The sign suffers more than 50% appraised damage or deterioration.
(Ord. 06-14, passed 10-3-06)