§ 96.56 MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS; EXEMPTION FROM FEES.
   (A)   All signs shall be maintained so as to be in good condition, and:
      (1)   If mechanical, they shall be in proper working order;
      (2)   Conform with the character of the business district or neighborhood in which situated; otherwise, they must meet the zoning requirements found in § 154.006(B)(3).
   (B)   The following sign deficiencies shall be cause for notice to repair:
      (1)   Broken signs, and signs missing letters or numbers;
      (2)   Rusted metal signs;
      (3)   Faded signs, if at least 50% of a sign is illegible.
   (C)   Existing businesses that require zoning or building permits to make alterations or repairs in order to come into compliance with this section shall be exempt from paying the zoning fee as required by § 96.53 herein.
(Ord. 10-129, passed 6-15-2010)