1. (a) To perform customary maintenance or to make substantial changes to the sign or sign structure under §21.434 of this subchapter (relating to Repair and Maintenance), a permit holder must submit an amended permit application.
2. (b) The amended permit application must be submitted on a form prescribed by the department that provides the information required under §21.409 of this subchapter (relating to Permit Application) that is applicable to an amended permit and indicates the change from the information in the original application for the sign permit. The amended permit will not require the signature of the land owner or city representative.
3. (c) The new sign face size, configuration, or location must meet all applicable requirements of this subchapter.
4. (d) The holder of a permit for a nonconforming sign may apply for an amended permit to perform eligible customary maintenance under §21.434 of this subchapter. An amended permit will not be issued for a substantial change, as described by §21.434(c) of this subchapter, to a nonconforming sign.
5. (e) Making a change to a sign that requires an amended permit without first obtaining an amended permit is a violation of this subchapter and will result in an administrative enforcement action.
6. (f) The department will make a decision on an amended permit application within 45 days of the date receipt of the amended permit application. If the decision cannot be made within the 45 day period the department will notify the applicant of the delay, provide the reason for the delay, and provide an estimate for when the decision will be made.
7. (g) In the event of a natural disaster the department may waive the requirement that a required amended permit be issued prior to the repair of a conforming sign. If the department waives this requirement the amended permit must be submitted within 60 days of the completion of the repairs. If the repairs are in violation of these rules or the permit holder fails to submit the amended permit application the sign is subject to enforcement and removal actions.

Source Note:The provisions of this §21.423 adopted to be effective July 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 2418.