A. Termination: A nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming status, and therefore shall be brought into conformance with this title or removed, when any of the following occur:
1. The size or shape of the sign is changed; or
2. The sign structure is altered. Alteration does not include repairs and/or maintenance; or
3. The nonconforming sign is accessory to a nonconforming use that has lost its nonconforming status; or
4. The primary structure on the property at which the sign is located is the subject of an application for a building permit for reconstruction, remodeling, expansion, or other improvements to the primary structure on such property, and the value of the proposed improvements totals more than twenty five percent (25%) of its replacement cost of such primary structure.
B. Maintenance Of Nonconforming Signs: Nonconforming signs shall continue to be maintained in safe condition pursuant to the building regulations of the City.
C. 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 section.
D. Reconstruction Of Damaged Sign: If a sign and/or its support are damaged to the extent where the repair costs exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign shall be removed or brought into compliance. (Ord. 420, 12-18-2017)