A. If, at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter, a sign does not conform to the provisions of said ordinance, the sign may be continued and maintained in reasonable repair This grandfather status, however, shall not prevent the city from taking action under Section 16.72.030 where a clear and immediate threat to the public safety and welfare exists.
B. Nonconforming signs which are structurally altered, relocated or replaced shall comply immediately with all provisions of this chapter.
C. If a nonconforming sign is destroyed by any cause to the extent of more than sixty (60) percent of its value, then and without further action by the planning commission, the sign shall be subject to all applicable regulations of this chapter. For the purpose of this chapter, the value of any sign shall be the estimated cost to replace the sign in kind, as determined by the building inspector. (Prior code § 10.235(5))