§ 10.14. NONCONFORMING SIGNS

A.

A nonconforming sign shall not be:

1.

Structurally or physically changed to another nonconforming sign, although its content may be changed;

2.

Structurally or physically altered in order to prolong the life of the sign, including a change from the original materials of the sign, except to meet safety requirements;

3.

Altered so as to increase the degree of nonconformity of the sign.

B.

All nonconforming signs on a property must be brought into conformance with this section 10 when:

1.

A change of use, as defined in the Land Use Code, occurs on the property;

2.

A new sign is added to the property;

3.

A change to any sign except in the content of a sign occurs on the property; or

4.

An extension of non-conforming sign agreement has expired.

C.

If the conditions listed in 10.14.B have not been met, a nonconforming sign can remain on a property with an extension of nonconforming sign agreement signed by the owner of the property. An extension agreement allows an owner to keep a nonconforming sign for seven years from the date of a change on the property or until an appeal for the sign(s) has been approved by the board of county commissioners.

D.

A nonconforming sign shall not be re-established after damage or destruction if the estimated cost of reconstruction exceeds 50 percent of the appraised replacement cost.

E.

A nonconforming sign and sign structure shall be removed from a property in the event that the sign is blank or displays obsolete advertising material for a period 12 consecutive months.

(Res. No. 04012008R003, Exh. A, 4-1-2008; Res. No. 01112011R008, Exh. A, 1-11-2011)