13 Motion to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Signs and Billboards, of the Code of Ord.

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(2) Any nonconforming sign which has been damaged by fire, wind, or other cause in excess of 60 percent of its replacement cost shall not be restored except in conformance with the provisions of this chapter. (3) If the City Council deems it appropriate to require the relocation, reconstruction, or removal of a sign within the city limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction, then it shall comply with the procedures set forth in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Chapter 216, Subchapter A. (b) Abandoned or obsolete signs. (1) Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or a product sold at said premises, shall be removed by the owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use of the building or structure upon which the sign may be found or associated within twelve (12) months after the said business has been closed; provided, however, if the premises containing the sign is leased, such sign shall be removed within twenty-four (24) months after the most recent tenant ceases to operate on the premises. (2) The poles/supports for out-of-business signs may be left in place as long as the poles/supports do not violate safety or electrical codes and as long as there is reasonable expectation that the poles/supports can or will be utilized by the next owner, agent, or person occupying the building. If the sign pole/support is in the right-of way or is a nonconforming sign structure, it must be completely removed. (3) All signs, cabinets, and parts to the abandoned or obsolete sign (except primary poles/supports, if in compliance) shall be removed from the premises and disposed o£ If the abandoned or obsolete sign or sign parts are not removed within the time frames stated herein, a code inspector is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, sign parts, and sign pole/supports if not in compliance. A code inspector will send notice of this action to the owner, and if owner fails to respond within a two-week period, the City will have the sign removed. All expenses incidental to this sign removal shall be paid by the owner of the land, building, or structure to which the sign is attached or upon which it is erected. (c) Removal of unlawful signs. The following signs shall be considered a public nuisance and are prohibited and, upon written notification by the inspections division, may be removed from the premises. Said notification shall state that if the sign is not removed within the same day or next working day if received on a weekend day of said notification, a citation may be issued. The following signs shall be governed hereby: Page 23 of 36 - 000117