(a) Maintenance of nonconforming signs. Nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good condition and may continue until such sign is required to be removed as set forth in this section.
(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.
(c) Reconstruction of damaged sign. If a sign face and/or its support are damaged to the extent where the repair cost exceeds 50 percent of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign shall be removed or brought into compliance. If the repair costs do not exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of the sign, the Planning and Zoning Commission may authorize the sign to be repaired, provided all repair work is completed within 60 days of the date the damage was incurred.
(d) Termination. A nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming status and 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;
(2) The sign face (except otherwise permitted for changeable copy) or sign structure is altered;
(3) If the property upon which the sign is located ceases to be used for a period of six months or more; and
(4) All signs within the city shall be in full conformity with the provisions of this chapter within five years from its effective date.
(Ord. 04-O-28, passed 8-23-2004)