Nonconforming signs shall be subject to the following provisions.
(A) Nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good condition including the repair or replacement of worn or damaged parts in order to return it to original state.
(B) Nonconforming signs shall not be altered, reconstructed, replaced or relocated other than to comply with this section, except reasonable repair and maintenance limited to a maximum of a total of 50% of the cost to reproduce the sign.
(C) Nonconforming signs shall be removed or brought into conformance with this title when:
(1) The sign structure has been taken down, removed, damaged or deteriorated by more than 50% by any means;
(2) The use of the sign or the property on which it is located has ceased, or the property has become vacant or been unoccupied for a period of one year or more. The sign shall be removed within 30 days of notice to do so by the Zoning Administrator; and
(3) The property is developed or redeveloped and is the subject of a required building permit or other city development review procedure. Nonconforming signs shall be removed prior to the issuance of additional building permits on the property on which the nonconforming sign is located.
(Ord. 939, passed 3-27-2014)