| (a) The department will determine that a damaged sign
has been destroyed if:
(1) one-half or more of the total number of poles of
the sign structure require repair or replacement; or
(2) the pole of a monopole structure is bent or broken,
or its support is twisted.
(b) To dispute the department's determination that
a sign has been destroyed, the sign owner must file with the department,
before the 90 thday after the date that the notice of the determination
was sent, documentation from a person licensed to practice engineering
in this state that demonstrates that the sign meets the requirements
of the International Building Code, Appendix H, §H105, Design
and Construction.
(c) If a permit is canceled under §21.174(a)(2)
of this subchapter (relating to Cancellation of Permit), all the sign
structure above ground must be dismantled and removed without cost
to the state. No portion of the sign structure may remain above ground.
(d) If a decision to cancel a permit is appealed, the
sign may not be rebuilt during the appeal process.
(e) If a sign is rebuilt or repaired in violation of
this section, the department may take one or more of the following
actions:
(1) cancel the sign's permit;
(2) require removal of the sign; or
(3) impose penalties on the license holder.
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