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Division 10. Maintenance <br /> Section 3-35. Maintenance specifications. <br /> (a) All signs, together with their framework, braces, angles or other supports, shall be: <br /> (1) Maintained in a safe structural condition, properly secured, supported and braced; <br /> (2) Maintained in compliance with all building and electrical codes, and in conformance <br /> with this chapter at all times; and <br /> (3) Properly maintained with exposed surfaces kept clean and painted if paint is <br /> required and defective parts replaced. <br /> (b) The chief engineer may order the repair or removal of any sign which is defective, <br /> <br /> damaged, or substantially deteriorated, as defined in the Building Code. <br /> Division 11. Nonconforming Signs <br /> Section 3-36. Signs erected prior to the effective date of this chapter. <br /> Any sign erected prior to the effective date of this chapter, in compliance with all then <br /> <br /> existing statutes, ordinances, and regulations, is permitted to be maintained as a nonconforming <br /> <br /> sign, subject to the following conditions: <br /> (1) A nonconforming sign shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall not in any respect <br /> be dangerous to the public or to property. <br /> (2) Upon the alteration or relocation of a nonconforming sign or the discontinuance or <br /> removal from the premises of the activity to which the sign relates, the sign ceases to be <br /> a nonconforming sign and shall thereafter be permitted to be maintained only upon <br /> compliance with this article. The term "alteration" does not include repairs and <br /> maintenance for the purpose of keeping the sign in a clean and safe condition. <br /> 20 <br /> <br />