(a) Maintenance of Non-conforming Signs. Non-conforming signs shall be maintained in good condition pursuant to Section 1296.09 (c), Maintenance, and may continue until such sign is required to be removed as set forth in this chapter.
(b) Alteration, Relocation or Replacement of Non-conforming Signs. A non-conforming sign shall not be structurally altered, relocated, or replaced unless it is brought into compliance with the provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise permitted in this chapter.
(c) Reconstruction of Damaged Sign. If a sign face and/or its support is damaged to the extent where the repair cost exceeds fifty percent of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign shall be removed or brought into compliance with this chapter. If the repair costs do not exceed fifty percent of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign may be repaired, subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator.
(d) Termination. A legal non-conforming sign shall immediately lose it legal non-conforming status, and therefore shall be brought into conformance with this chapter or removed, when any of the following occur:
(1) The size, shape, and/or cabinet of the sign is changed; or
(2) The building to which the sign is accessory is renovated or remodeled to the extent that more than fifty percent of the gross floor area is removed or replaced, or otherwise affected by renovation or remodeling; or
(3) The building is expanded and the total sign area permitted for the expanded building is more than fifty percent greater than the existing sign area; or,
(4) When ten years have elapsed from the effective date of this provision, which effective date is September 15, 2009.
(Ord. 2009-17. Passed 9-15-2009.)