COMMON REGULATIONS panel may contain more than four (4) colors. iv. Construction. All signs shall be properly constructed and maintained to ensure that no safety hazard is created. All signs shall be built in conformity with the requirements of the Building Code and the procedures of the Building Division. v. Location. Except as otherwise provided in this Zoning Code, no sign or any part of any sign shall be placed in, over or extend into any public right-of-way. vi. Lighting. The level of illumination emitted or reflected from a sign shall not be so intense as to constitute a safety hazard to vehicular movement on any street from which the sign may be viewed, as determined by an average person. Illuminated signs shall be constructed and maintained so that the source of illumination is shielded or otherwise prevented from beaming directly onto adjacent lots or streets. vii. Concealment of Wires and Components. Irrespective of the sign type permitted under this section, all wiring and components of such sign shall be concealed from public view. viii. Contractor Identification. All signs shall be plainly marked with the name of the person or company that installed the sign. ix. Maintenance and Repair Required: 1. The owner of a sign shall repair, support, clean, repaint, or perform any maintenance service necessary to maintain the reasonable and proper appearance and condition of the sign. Whenever the Planning and Zoning Administrator determines a sign to be in need of repair, support, cleaning, repainting or other maintenance, he/she may issue a notice to the sign owner to complete the needed repairs or maintenance. 2. All sign face panels shall be intact and free from cracks. No sign shall be permitted to exist without an intact face panel. Whenever the Planning and Zoning Administrator determines that a sign face is cracked or not intact, he/she may issue a notice to the sign owner to replace the sign face. 3. If the Planning and Zoning Administrator determines that the existing condition of the sign creates an immediate hazard to the public health, safety or welfare, he/she shall issue a notice to the owner requiring the sign to be removed immediately. F. Nonconforming Signs. i. An existing sign that does not meet the requirements of this chapter shall be deemed a nonconforming sign. ii. A nonconforming sign shall exist and be maintained in accordance with the following: 1. The size and shape of the sign structure shall not be altered, except that sign face panels may be replaced. 2. If damage occurs to a sign to the extent of sixty percent (60%) or more of either the structure or its replacement cost at the time of destruction, the sign shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of this Zoning Code. iii. A nonconforming sign shall not be structurally relocated or replaced, unless the new sign is in compliance with this chapter. G. Abandoned Signs and Sign Faces. 140
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