(A) Any sign legally existing and covered by a proper sign permit at the time of the enactment of these code provisions, but not conforming to the provisions hereof, is eligible for characterization as a legal nonconforming sign. It may remain, provided it is maintained according to the requirements set forth in the general sign standards, except for the following: it may not be expanded, raised in height or replaced, it may not be repaired or rebuilt if more than 50% of the structure is destroyed, and it may not again be used if use thereof is discontinued or abandoned for a continuous period of six months.
(B) If a legal nonconforming sign is not maintained in good repair, the Building Official shall notify the owner thereof and order him to repair the sign within a specified time, not less than 30 calendar days. If the necessary repairs are not completed within the time specified, the Building Official shall notify the owner of the sign and the owner of the real property on which said sign is located that the sign must be removed from the property (See § 152.40).
(C) If the Building Official finds that the sign has deteriorated to a point where it is valued at less than 50% of its replacement value, the Building Official shall notify the owner of the sign and the owner of the real property on which said sign is located that the sign must be removed from the property (See § 152.40).
(Ord. 497, passed 8-10-15; Am. Ord. 531, passed 3-25-19)