(A) Outdoor advertising signs. Outdoor advertising signs existing on the effective date of this chapter but which would be prohibited by its terms shall be subject to the following regulations.
(1) Should the sign be damaged or partially destroyed to the extent of more than 50% of its current replacement cost the sign shall be removed, or made to conform.
(2) If the sign is not used for advertising purposes for a period of 12 consecutive months, the sign shall be deemed abandoned and shall be removed.
(B) Business signs. Business signs existing on the effective date of this chapter, or amendment thereto, but which would be prohibited by its terms shall be subject to the following requirements.
(1) Should the sign be damaged or partially destroyed to the extent of more than 50% of its current replacement cost the sign shall be removed, or made to conform.
(2) If the sign is not used for advertising purposes for a period of 12 consecutive months, the sign shall be deemed abandoned and shall be removed.
(3) Signs with flashing lights lawfully existing on the effective date of this chapter or amendment thereto, but which would be prohibited by its terms shall be removed, or made to conform to the provisions of § 153.166 within one year from the effective date of this chapter. However, promotional business signs shall comply with this chapter immediately, from and after its effective date.
(C) Record. A record shall be maintained of signs in existence as of September 1, 2012.
(Ord. 12-16, passed 8-8-12)