Section 8-4

Signage

• Abandoned sign removal

  A sign shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is located when the business which it advertises is no longer conducted on the premises.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign damage restoration

  A nonconforming sign that is destroyed or damaged by any casualty to an extent not exceeding 50% of its sign area may be restored within two years after such destruction or damage but shall not be enlarged in any manner. If such sign is destroyed or damaged to an extent exceeding 50%, it shall not be reconstructed but may be replaced with a sign that meets all current requirements of this article.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign enlargement prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  A nonconforming sign shall not be enlarged nor shall any feature of a nonconforming sign, including but not limited to illumination, be increased.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign move restriction

  A nonconforming sign shall not be moved for any distance on the same lot or to any other lot unless such change in location will make the sign meet all current requirements of this article.

• Sign maintenance required

  Every sign permitted by this chapter shall be kept in good condition and repair.

• Window sign floor restriction

  Window signs are permitted only on the first floor of a building unless the business advertised is only on the floor where the window sign is displayed.