(a) Maintenance of Nonconforming Signs. Nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good condition pursuant to this Chapter and may continue until such sign is required to be removed as set forth in this Chapter.
(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, except as otherwise permitted in this Chapter.
(c) Reconstruction of Damaged Sign. If a sign face and/or its support is damaged to the extent where the repair costs exceed 50% of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign shall be removed or brought into compliance with this Chapter. If the repair costs do not exceed 50% of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign may be repaired, subject to approval of consistency in design by the Zoning Inspector and provided all repair work is completed within sixty (60) days of the date the damage was incurred.
(d) Termination. A non-conforming 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 structure is altered or moved.
(3) If the property upon which the sign is located ceases to be used for a period of six (6) months or more.
(e) Historic Signs. The Planning Commission may grant exceptions to these standards whenever a sign has been designated as a historic landmark pursuant to applicable law.
(Ord. 09-111. Passed 4-16-09.)