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A legal, nonconforming sign may continue in existence as long as it is properly maintained in good condition.
These provisions shall not prevent the repair or restoration to a safe condition of any sign, but a nonconforming sign shall not be:
(a) Changed to another nonconforming sign except where only the face or copy is changed;
(b) Structurally altered so as to increase the degree of nonconformity of the sign;
(c) Expanded or enlarged;
(d) Reestablished after its removal; or
(e) Moved to a new location on the building or lot.
(Ord. No. 015-2021, § 1, 3-18-2021)
No sign, except as specifically exempted herein, shall be displayed, erected, relocated or altered unless and until a permit has been issued by the Division of Building Inspection. Application materials shall be as required by the Division of Building Inspection, and shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:
(a) A completed application form.
(b) A site plan and/or building elevation drawing, showing the location of the proposed sign(s) on the lot and/or building, including setbacks.
(c) Detailed sign information, including type of construction, method of illumination, dimensions, method of mounting and/or erecting and other similar information.
(d) The consent of the owner of the underlying real property or authorized agent.
(e) A permit fee in an amount determined by the Urban County Council.
(Ord. No. 015-2021, § 1, 3-18-2021)
All signs in all zones shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Illuminated signs shall be located in a fashion which prevents all direct rays of light from shining beyond the property lines of the lot on which the sign is located.
(b) No light, sign, or other advertising device shall be designed or erected to imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal, or device or use any words, phrases, symbols, or characters implying the existence of danger, or the need to stop or maneuver the vehicle.
(c) No sign shall be attached to or painted on the surface of any tree, utility pole, or street light.
(d) Projecting signs shall have at least 8 feet of clearance above a road or sidewalk.
(e) Neon lighting and other lighted tubing signs may be used on signs where signs are permitted to be directly illuminated as defined in this Article.
(f) No sign, except for government signs, shall be located within the sight triangle of any intersection.
(g) No sign shall be placed in or project into the public or private street right-of-way, except as specifically permitted herein.
(h) Every sign, including those for which a permit is not required, shall be maintained in good condition at all times.
(Ord. No. 015-2021, § 1, 3-18-2021)
The following signs and/or sign features shall be prohibited in all zones:
(a) Mobile signs;
(b) Roof signs that extend higher than the top edge of the roof;
(c) Rotating or moving signs;
(d) Abandoned signs;
(e) Streamers, pennants, and tag signs or similar signs or devices except when attached to a permitted temporary sign;
(f) Any sign which emits any noise, odor, or visible matter;
(g) Free-standing signs which overhang any part of a building; and
(h) Flashing or blinking signs.
(Ord. No. 015-2021, § 1, 3-18-2021)
The Board of Adjustment shall have the authority to hear and decide on applications for variances to signage dimensional requirements in accordance with Article 7 of this Zoning Ordinance.
(a) The Board shall also have the authority to hear and decide on applications for the transfer of unused signage square footage, but only when the transfer is between the same signage type and along the same street frontage.
(b) The Board shall not have the authority to increase the number of permitted signs, allow a design feature or type of sign not specifically permitted in the subject zone, nor to grant any appeal that would increase the maximum total permitted sign area on a single lot or building.
(Ord. No. 015-2021, § 1, 3-18-2021)
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