1139.12  NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
   (a)    Nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good condition pursuant to Section 1139.09.
   (b)    Alteration. A nonconforming sign shall not be altered, modified or reconstructed except:
      (1)    When such alteration, modification or reconstruction would bring such sign into conformity with these regulations;
      (2)    When the existing use has new ownership which results in a change in the name or logo of the use or business on the property, and such change complies with subsection (4) below;
      (3)    When the space is reoccupied by a similar use and the new occupant requires no external building or site renovation, and such change complies with subsection (4) below;
      (4)    Any alteration, modification or reconstruction permitted in this section shall be limited to the replacement of a sign panel, replacing individual letters and logos within the same area or repainting a sign face, and does not permit changes to the structure, framing, erection or relocation of the sign unless such changes conform to subsection (1) above.
   (c)    Limitations for Non-Conforming Signs. A nonconforming sign shall be removed whenever the use to which such non-conforming sign refers has been abandoned for more than 180 consecutive days.  (Ord. 19-10.  Passed 11-7-19.)