(A) Nonconforming signs. Any nonconforming sign or sign component as herein defined, shall be allowed to continue and shall be maintained as provided in this chapter, but shall not be: changed, altered, or replaced by another nonconforming sign, (except that copy may be changed on an existing sign); not expanded or modified in any way which increases the sign's nonconformity; structurally altered, except to meet safety requirements; re-established after it has been removed, or has been abandoned for 90 days or more; continued in use after the cessation or change of the business owner or activity to which the sign pertains; re-established after damage or destruction if the damage to the sign exceeds 50% of the sign's current value as herein defined. The extent of damage shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(B) Reconstruction of damaged signs. Any conforming sign or sign structure which has been damaged may be repaired and used as previously, provided all repairs are initiated and completed within 30 days of the damage. However, if the sign should be declared unsafe by the Zoning Administrator, the owner of the sign, or the owner of record of the real property whereon the sign is located, shall immediately correct all unsafe conditions to the Zoning Administrator's satisfaction. If the Zoning Administrator discovers that a sign is damaged or is in an unsafe condition, the Zoning Administrator will promptly notify either the sign owner or the owner of record of the real property whereon the sign is located. The affirmative duty and liability shall, however, remain with the owner of the sign to keep each sign in a safe and undamaged condition in accordance with the terms of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 10-19-2004; Am. Ord. passed 12-16-2014; Am. Ord. passed - -)