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maintained in good condition, but may not be otherwise altered. A nonconforming off premise sign will have its nonconforming status terminated if the sign, or a substantial part of it, is blown down or otherwise destroyed, or dismantled for any purpose other than routine maintenance or for changing the letters, symbols, or other matter on the sign. For purposes of this subsection, a sign is considered to have been destroyed only if the cost of repairing the sign is more than 60 percent of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type, material, and dimensions at the same location. (d). CEVM signs in operation as o f , 2008. A CEVM sign in operation as of the above date shall be considered a legal nonconforming sign as to location, size and height restrictions; however, said suns shall be subi ect to the operational standards of this code as they exist or shall be amended in the future. Section 6.3.3.1 Construction and Maintenance (a) Compliance With Codes. All permanent signs shall comply with the City building and electrical codes. (b) Certification Required. The design of freestanding signs over 25 feet in height above ground level shall be certified by a professional engineer for structural integrity. (c). Electric Signs. Electric signs shall have an accessible disconnect switch and shall be labeled to indicate the voltage and amperage of electrical circuits connected to the sign. (d). Maintenance Required. Signs shall be maintained in good condition, including replacement of defective or missing parts, painting and cleaning, and replacement or covering of sign faces that exhibit damage or deterioration. (e) Safety Hazard. A sign determined to be a hazard to public health and safety shall be subject to enforcement under Section 6.3.2.4 of this article. ~ CEVM signs. Each CEVM sign shall each be certified by the manufacturer that it does not exceed the standards established by this Chapter or the Technical Manual and the sign owner or operator shall accept, construct, maintain, and operate the sign within the established standards as a condition of maintainen the sign ep rmit• ~ En forcernent. When a sign determined to be out of compliance the sign's owner or went will be brovided thirty (30) days to repair or replace the sign. After the ._ ~ ._ 30 da. s the sign is a non conforming sign and shall be removed either b owner, orb the City at the owner's expense. These remedies are in addition to any removal expenses, penalties, fines, or court costs the City may assess or incur . . 8