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05/07/2007 conformity of the subject nonconforming sign. Modifying a nonconforming sign will not change its status in the amortization schedule below. B. Restoration of damaoed sions. As determined by the Director, whenever fifty percent (50%) or less of a nonconforming sign is destroyed by fire or other calamity (not including intentional acts), the sign may be restored to its nonconforming condition and the use modified as necessary to comply with current safety code requirements, routine maintenance and repair of the sign may be continued for the remainder of the amortization period provided in the amortization chart of this Section. Any nonconforming sign that is destroyed by more than fifty percent (50%) shall not be restored unless it is brought into compliance with the provisions of this Article. The extent of damage to any sign shall be based upon the ratio of the estimated cost of restoring the sign to its pre-damaged condition to the estimated cost of replacing the entire sign with an identical sign, or its nearest current equivalent. Adequate cost estimates for this purpose shall be submitted by the owner of the sign for review by the City prior to commencement of any work to restore a nonconforming sign that has been damaged. C. BuildinQ facade modifications. If a building permit is issued for major modifications to the exterior of a building facade, as determined by the City, any nonconforming building signs on the facade undergoing modification shall be brought into full conformance with the provisions of this Article prior to the issuance of a final building permit. D. Amortization chart. Pursuant to the applicable State law, nonconforming signs shall be removed, modified, replaced or otherwise made to comply with the provisions of this Article within the following time periods, which shall commence to run on the effective date hereof: TYPE OF NONCONFORMING SIGN TIME FOR COMPLIANCE Architectural banners, awning/canopy 2 years signs, under-canopy signs, advertising artwork and blade signs Other building signs, i.e. roof signs 4 years (2) (for reasons other than nonconforming sign area) (1) Freestanding signs and all other signs 8 years (1) A building facade where the combined area of signs exceeds the limitation set forth in subsection 3.123.A of this Article. (2) The sign area in excess of the limitation set forth in subsection 3.123.A of this Article shall be reduced by twenty-five percent (25%). Atty/Ord/Ord.211 032007 28 Ord 2309 formerly Muff # 305