(a) All signs shall be maintained in a safe and good condition at all times to avoid becoming a deteriorated sign, including, but not limited to, the replacement of defective bulbs, parts, or materials, painting, repainting, cleaning, and other acts required for the maintenance of said sign and accessory landscaping.
(b) All signs and sign structures shall be maintained in a safe and attractive condition in accordance with the adopted version of the Sheffield Building Code.
(c) It shall be the responsibility of the property owner or other entity having legal control or interest in the property to maintain all signs and sign structures in accordance with this code.
(d) Signs shall be maintained in a manner that prevents the exposure of any internal elements.
(e) Whenever any sign, either conforming or nonconforming to these regulations, is required to be removed for the purpose of repair, relettering, or repainting, the same may be done without a permit or any payment of fees provided that all of the following conditions are met.
(1) There is no alteration or remodeling to the structure or the mounting of the sign itself;
(2) There is no enlargement or increase in any of the dimensions of the sign or its structure; and
(3) The sign is accessory to a legally permitted or legally nonconforming use.
(f) Failure to maintain a sign in accordance with this section shall be a violation of this code, subject to Chapter 1127: Enforcement and Penalties.
(Ord. 2879. Passed 10-23-23.)