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A. A non-conforming sign may continue to be utilized in perpetuity only in the manner and to the extent that it existed prior to the effective date of the provision of this Sign Code that first caused the sign to become non-conforming.
B. A non-conforming sign may not be altered in any manner not in conformance with the sign regulations in the zoning district in which it is located that are in effect at the time of the alteration, except for reasonable repair and maintenance of the sign or to change the copy provided that such change does not require structural alterations.
(Ord. 17-819, passed 3-14-2017; Ord. 2020-878, passed 1-28-2020)
A. Notice of Violation: Notice of violation of this Chapter shall be provided by a Code Compliance Officer to the property owner, person in control, or authorized agent of the property. The time periods provided for correction of the violation shall be:
1. Permanent Signs. A ten calendar day written notice shall be provided.
2. Temporary Signs. A two calendar day written notice shall be provided.
3. Portable Signs.
a. A two calendar day written notice shall be provided for Portable Signs other than those placed within the right-of-way.
b. A written notice is not required for Portable Signs placed within the right-of-way.
B. Authority to Remove.
1. The Code Compliance Officer is authorized to require removal of any sign installed in violation of this Chapter. The Code Compliance Officer may remove or cause to be removed any Temporary Sign which is not removed by the owner.
2. The Building Official is authorized to remove or require the immediate removal or repair without written notice of any unsafe sign that creates an immediate hazard to persons or property.
C. Removal by Town. In the case of a sign code violation where the offending sign has been removed by the Code Compliance Officer, the notice provided pursuant to Section 4.21.9(A) shall state the reason for its removal.
D. Recovery of Costs. The costs of removal or repair of a sign by the Town shall be borne by the person who installed the sign, and, if unknown, the owner or lessee of the sign and of the property on which the sign is located. If the Town incurs costs in the removal of repair of a sign, the Town may bring an action in Municipal Court or Superior Court to recover its costs.
(Ord. 06-678, passed 11-9-2006; Ord. 13-778, passed 11-12-2013; Ord. 14-784, passed 6-10-2014; Ord. 15-798, passed 6-23-2015; Ord. 17-819, passed 3-14-2017)
Editor’s Note:
The provisions of amending Ordinance 14-784 are set to expire on January 1, 2016
Parking and loading regulations are established to provide standards to accommodate the vehicular storage and delivery access needs of the various land uses permitted by this Ordinance. It is the intent of this Ordinance to require the minimum number of on-site parking and loading space with maneuvering areas, driveways and surface materials for the efficient movement of vehicular traffic.
(Ord. 06-678, passed 11-9-2006)
Permitted land uses are required to provide for and maintain adequate parking to prevent traffic congestion and unsightly vehicular storage.
Regulations pertaining to required parking spaces and access thereto in the Town are established.
(Ord. 06-678, passed 11-9-2006)
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