(a) Maintenance of Non-Conforming Signs. Non-conforming signs shall continue to be maintained in good condition pursuant to Section 1161.11(c) and the building requirements of the Village until such sign is required to be removed as set forth in this section.
(b) Alteration and Removal of Non-Conforming Signs.
(1) Non-conforming signs shall be removed and any subsequent modification or replacement, excluding maintenance pursuant to Section 1161.11(c), shall conform to all requirements of this section:
A. When more than fifty (50) percent of the value of the sign has been destroyed or taken down; or
B. When the use to which the non-conforming sign is accessory is abandoned for ninety (90) consecutive days, the owner shall remove the sign from the premises within ten (10) days after the use is deemed abandoned.
(2) A non-conforming sign shall not be altered, modified or reconstructed other than to comply with this chapter except that:
A. When the existing use has new ownership, which results in a change in the name of the use or business on the property, or when the space is re-occupied by a similar use and the new occupant requires no external building or site renovation, then the message of a non-conforming sign may be changed.
B. An existing sign pursuant to this section may be changed by replacing a sign panel or by repainting a sign face only. Such alterations shall not require changes to the structure, framing or erection or relocation of the sign unless such changes conform to this chapter.
(3) Subject to the provisions of this section, non-conforming signs may be repaired and renovated so long as the cost of such work does not exceed within any twelve (12)-month period fifty (50) percent of the value of such sign.
(4) A non-conforming permanent window sign shall be removed or altered to comply with the regulations of the Chapter within one (1) year from the date of the adoption of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2016-24. Passed 2-8-17.)