§ 32-299. Removal.

Nonconforming signs may remain, provided they are maintained in good repair, except for the following:

(1)

Damage or destruction of sign. A nonconforming sign which is damaged or destroyed to the extent of 50 percent or more of its sign face shall not be altered, replaced or reinstalled unless it is in conformance with this chapter. If the repair cost of the nonconforming sign is less than 50 percent of the replacement cost of said sign, then said sign may be repaired and retained as a nonconforming sign. The owner of said sign to be repaired shall submit to the city two cost estimates for repair and replacement prior to repair of said sign.

(2)

Damage or destruction of use. A nonconforming sign shall be removed according to the provisions of article II, division 3 of this chapter, if the structure or use to which it is accessory is damaged or destroyed to the extent of 50 percent or more of the principal structure's appraised value.

(3)

Change of use. Whenever a land use changes, any previously nonconforming signs or signs which become nonconforming because of the change in land use must be modified so as to be in full compliance with these sign regulations.

(Code 1990, ch. 4, § 15(N)(2))