§ 153.086(D), § 153.087(E), § 153.088(F), § 153.146

Signage

• Neon signs no exposed electrodes

  Neon signs shall have no exposed electrodes. All lighted signs will meet the requirements of the local electrical codes.

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

  Any advertising structure or sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior to the adoption of this chapter shall be allowed to remain as a nonconforming sign. Any sign damaged to the extent that it represents a public hazard as determined by the Building Inspector shall be removed immediately. Nonconforming signs advertising a business which changes ownership must be removed within 90 days of the date of change of ownership.

• Exempt signs

  The following shall not be subject to the provisions: government signs, flags or emblems of political/philanthropic/education/religious organizations, temporary signs for up to 3 months, memorial plaques, small signs under 1 sq ft, small realty signs.

• Sign maintenance

  Any sign damaged to the extent that it represents a public hazard or becomes unsightly due to lack of proper maintenance shall be removed after the owner has been notified in writing.

• Sign review plan required

  No person shall erect, construct or maintain any sign upon any property without first submitting a drawing to the Building Inspector showing sign lettering dimensions, methods of attachment and the area in which the sign is to be located.