Sec. 66-168

Other

• Preexisting nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. signs cannot be enlarged or altered

  Preexisting, nonconforming signs shall not be enlarged, extended, increased in height, raised in height, relocated on a parcel, or structurally reconstructed or altered in any manner, except a sign face may be changed so long as the new face is equal to or reduced in height, sign area, and lighting.

• Sign abandonment period2 years

  a sign shall be considered abandoned if the business for which the sign was erected has not been in operation for a period of at least two years or if one-half or more of the sign faces on the sign structure has remained vacant of advertisement for an active product, business, or service for a period of at least two years, or if the sign has fallen into such disrepair as to constitute a safety hazard and has not been repaired for a period of at least two years.

• Date all non-permitted signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Effective January 23, 2008, all signs not specifically permitted by provisions in this chapter are prohibited.