(A) A non-conforming sign may be continued during the useful life of the sign if it is maintained in good condition. It shall not, however, be replaced by another non-conforming sign. A non-conforming sign shall be brought into conformance upon a change of ownership or change of tenant. It may not be structurally altered so as to prolong the useful life of the sign. It may not be reestablished after damage or destruction if the Zoning Department determines that the estimated cost of reconstruction exceeds 50% percent of the estimated replacement costs.
(B) All non-conforming signs in existence at the time of adoption of this chapter are presumed to have a useful life that ends on 2-26-2016, after which time, they must come into conformance with this chapter.
(C) Any non-conforming sign owner who believes their non-conforming sign has a useful life beyond 2-26-2016, may file a petition with the Sign Board of Appeals, no earlier that 2-26-2015, requesting determination be made that a non-conforming sign's useful life be extended beyond 2-26-2016.
(D) The Sign Board of Appeals, after hearing as provided in this chapter, may determine that the sign has a different useful life than established by the chapter, and if so, shall determine the remaining useful life of the sign.
(E) All petitions to extend the useful life of a non-conforming sign shall include the following information:
(1) Copies of all leases for the sign for the last five years;
(2) Copies of all maintenance records for the sign for the last five years;
(3) A description of all deferred maintenance on the sign that needs to be accomplished and the estimated cost;
(4) The square footage of the sign;
(5) The height of the above ground level;
(6) A drawing showing the position of the sign and all other structures on the parcel and all roads abutting the property;
(7) Date when sign was installed; and
(8) Initial capital cost of sign.
(Ord. 03-05, passed 6-17-2003; Ord. 10-01, passed 7-27-2010; Ord. 14-08, passed 8-26-2014; Ord. 16-06, passed 12-19-2016)