A. Except for normal repair and maintenance, and any modification required for national electrical code compliance, no nonconforming sign shall be expanded, structurally or electronically altered (not including a change in sign face or sign copy), moved or relocated unless the sign is brought into compliance with all provisions of this chapter. Nonconforming signs shall be permitted to remain until such time as any of the events listed in subsection B of this section occurs. At such time, the sign must be removed or brought into conformance with this chapter.
B. A nonconforming sign shall lose its status as a nonconforming sign if any of the following occurs:
1. The sign is relocated or replaced;
2. The structure, height or size of the sign is altered in any way except toward compliance with this chapter. Face changes and normal maintenance are allowed;
3. The sign structure is damaged or destroyed by more than fifty percent (50%) of its value at the time of damage or destruction.
C. The city shall comply with California Business and Professions Code section 5490 et seq., in connection with the enforcement and removal of off premises advertising displays and signs. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)