8110-8 - Nonconforming signs. 8110-8.1 - Continuance.

In cases where the area of signs existing as a valid nonconforming use on a property exceed the total allowable area for permitted signs, no additional signs shall be permitted on the property. If the size or configuration of a lot or building is changed by the subdivision of the property or by alterations, identification signs and outdoor advertising signs on the resulting properties shall be required to conform to the sign regulations applicable to the newly created lot or lots at the time such change becomes effective.

A nonconforming sign may be repaired, provided that it has not been damaged in excess of 60 percent of its value. Such damaged nonconforming sign may not be expanded, reconstructed or relocated without being made to comply in all respects with the provisions of this Article.

All signs rendered nonconforming by the provisions of this Article shall be altered, removed or otherwise made to comply with the provisions of this Article within the following time periods, which shall run from either the effective date of this Article or such later date as the use is made nonconforming:

Provided, however, that the following time periods shall apply to signs legally erected, pursuant to a valid sign permit issued within the two years immediately preceding the effective date of this Article:

Nonconforming signs shall either be made to conform with the provisions of this Article or be abated within the applicable period of time. In the event they are not, the Planning Director shall order the same to be abated by the owner of the property or by any other person known to be responsible for the maintenance of the sign.

Unless some other mode of abatement is approved by the Planning Director in writing, abatement of nonconforming signs shall be accomplished in the following manner:

a.

Signs Painted on Structures—By removal of the paint constituting the sign or by permanently painting it in such a way that the sign shall not thereafter be or become visible;

b.

Other Signs—By removal of the sign, including its dependent structures and supports; or pursuant to a sign permit duly issued allowing modification, alteration or replacement thereof in conformity with the provisions of this Article.