Sec. 34-829 through 34-838

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 to which it advertises is no longer on the premises.

• Non-shielded illumination distance from residential districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.200 ft

  Any non-shielded illumination of a sign within 200 feet of any residential district.

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

  Signs, other than outdoor advertising signs, which do not conform to the regulations and restrictions prescribed for the zoning district in which they are situated, but which were erected in accordance with all applicable regulations in effect at that time of their erection may remain erected only so long as the then existing use which they advertise or identify remains.

• Repainting exception area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Repainting any sign 12 square feet or less in area, without changing the wording, composition or color, or minor non-structural repairs.

• Sign permit required

  A zoning permit shall be required before a sign is erected, altered or relocated, except as otherwise provided in this article.

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. signs

  Any sign that violates any provision of any law of the state or federal government; any sign that obscures a sign or signal display by a public authority; any sign that uses the word 'stop' or 'danger' or otherwise presents or implies the need for requirement of stopping or caution of the existence of danger; any sign of which all or part is in motion by any means; any non-shielded illumination of a sign within 200 feet of any residential district; any sign that displays flashing or intermittent lights; any on-premises signs for adult entertainment establishments that display lewd or graphic depictions.

• Sign maintenance

  All signs shall be maintained in good working condition so as to present a neat and orderly appearance.

• Removal notice period30 days

  The zoning administrator may order the removal of any sign erected or maintained in violation of this article. He shall give 30 days' notice in writing to the owner of such sign or the building, structure or premises on which such sign is located to remove the sign or to bring it into compliance.

• Structural requirements

  All signs shall meet the structural requirements for the same as set forth in the Uniform Statewide Building Code.