Nonconforming and abandoned signs.
Chandler City Code § 39-5
in effect39-5. - Nonconforming and abandoned signs.
A. Any nonconforming sign, as defined in this chapter, may be continued in use and reasonable repair and maintenance made to same.
B. Any nonconforming sign shall not be altered, repaired, or restored to such an extent that the cost of such alteration, repair or restoration exceeds fifty (50) percent of the sign's value, as determined by a licensed sign contractor, unless said sign is brought into conformance with the current provisions of this Code.
C. Any nonconforming sign that is damaged or vandalized must be restored in a like manner within ninety (90) days or it shall be removed or replaced with a new sign that is in conformance with the current provisions of this Code at the owner's expense.
D. Any sign (including nonconforming) that has been abandoned for more than ninety (90) days shall be removed or replaced with a new sign in conformance with the current provisions of this Code at the owner's expense.
E. A permit may be required for alterations or repairs to nonconforming signs that do not exceed fifty (50) percent of the sign's value depending on the scope of work (e.g. an electrical permit shall be required for signs that are illuminated electrically). Alterations or repairs to nonconforming signs that exceed fifty (50) percent of the sign's value shall require permit as provided for in Section 39-7.
(Ord. No. 4729, § I, 5-25-17)
Source: City of Chandler, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTVIPL_CH39SICO_39-5NOABSIFetched: 11/1/2026