Sec. 24.1-707

Signage

• Notice period for abandoned sign removal30 days

  The Zoning Administrator shall provide written notice of such violation to the property owner of record and shall provide an opportunity for the property owner to correct the violation within 30 days by removal of the sign.

• Signs considered abandoned after 2 years of inactive use2 years

  In the event a sign is nonconforming as to size, height, location or some other factor and the land use to which such sign is accessory has not been active for a period of at least two (2) years, such sign shall be considered abandoned and shall be considered to be in violation of this chapter and shall be removed completely from the premises.

• Signs must be maintained in neat and clean condition

  Signs shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and, in general, in a neat and clean condition.

• Signs must be removed or modified within 90 days of use cessation90 days

  On-premises signs associated with uses that cease operation shall, within ninety (90) days of the cessation of operations or activities, either be removed entirely, including frames and supports, or, if left in place for potential use by a future occupant of the property, be modified by either removing all copy (text, symbols, logos, etc.) from the sign face, replacing the sign face with a blank face, or placing a blank temporary cloth or vinyl sign over the wall sign face.

• Building Official may order repair or removal of unsafe signs

  The Building Official may order the repair or removal of any sign which is determined to present an immediate threat to the safety of the public because it has become insecure, in danger of falling, or otherwise unsafe.