(a) Maintenance of Nonconforming Signs. Nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good condition in accordance with the requirements of this Section.
(b) Alteration, Relocation or Replacement of Nonconforming Signs. A nonconforming 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 50% 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 50% of the replacement cost of the sign, the sign may be repaired, subject to approval by the Architectural Board of Review.
(d) Termination. A legal nonconforming sign shall immediately lose it legal nonconforming status, and therefore shall be brought into conformance with this Chapter or removed, when any of the following occur:
(1) The size or shape 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 50% 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 50% greater than the existing sign area; or
(4) When seven (7) years have elapsed from the effective date of this provision, which effective date is May 25, 2006.
(Ord. 2006-35. Passed 5-25-06.)