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Sec. 106.010. Nonconforming signs. (a) A sign existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter was derived that violates this chapter or any other ordinance, and a sign that comes under the jurisdiction of this chapter due to the expansion of the city is a legal nonconfom~ing sign and may be continued, repaired and maintained in good condition, bnt may not be otherwise altered. (b) Except as permitted for specific types of signs, voluntary removal of a nonconforming sign for purposes other than maintenance terminates nonconforming rights for the sign. (c) An off-premises sign existing on July 24, 2003 that violates a spacing or location restriction in section 106.074~ and an existing off-premises sign that thereafter becomes in violation of a spacing or location restriction in section 106.074, is a legal nonconforming sign and may be continued, repaired and maintained in good condition, but may not be otherwise altered. A nonconforming off-premises 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, swnbols, 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. SECTION 3. Section 106.071 of the City Code is an~ended as follows (underlining indicates added text and z¥crztr[!ce indicates deleted text): Sec. 106.071. Construction and maintenance. (a) Ali permanent signs shall comply with the city building and electrical codes. (b) 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 shall have an accessible disconnect switch and shall be labeled to indicate the voltage and amperage of electrical circuits connected to the sign. (d) 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 dmnage or deterioration. (e) A sign determined to be a hazard to public health and safety shall be subject to enforcement under section 106.004. SECTION4. Section 106.074 of the City Code is amended as follows (underlining indicates added text m~d overstrike indicates deleted text):