§ 154-92.1. Conditions.

A. 

Duration of permit. If the work authorized under a sign permit has not been completed within six months after the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void and a new application for a sign permit shall be required.

B. 

Maintenance of signs.

(1) 

All visible portions of a sign and its supporting structure shall be maintained in a safe condition and neat appearance according to the following:

(a) 

If the sign is lighted, all lights shall be maintained in working order and functioning in a safe manner.

(b) 

If the sign is painted, the painted surface shall be kept in good condition.

(c) 

Every sign shall be kept in such manner as to constitute a complete or whole sign.

(2) 

Lawfully erected, nonconforming signs may suffer only ordinary and customary repairs and maintenance. As provided in § 154-85, a lawfully erected, nonconforming sign shall not be structurally altered except in full conformance with this article.