§ 151.04 SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT.

   (A)   On-premises signage.

      (1)   On-premises signage is allowed in the various zoning districts of the village of and its ETJ as set forth in Table of Sign Requirements located in § 151.07 of this chapter. It may be either freestanding signage or attached to principal and accessory buildings. When attached, it is considered a part of the structure and is subject to the height and setback regulations governing the building.

      (2)   On-premises signs shall be constructed of rigid, durable material (masonry, metal, or wood that is primed and painted) that will not rust, fade, rot or become structurally unstable,

      (3)   (a)   On-premises signs shall receive routine maintenance including, but not limited to, painting, cleaning, and replacement of damaged components, to remain in good repair.

         (b)   Should such signs fall into disrepair, the sign applicant shall be found in violation of the standard listed above and subject to both the penalties set forth in § 151.99 of this chapter and the requirements set forth in § 151.07(F).

   (B)   Permanent off-premises directional signs. Off-premises signs within the village jurisdiction directing the public to any nonprofit organization shall be allowed only when the following conditions are met.

      (1)   Permanent off-premises directional signs shall be limited to nonprofit organizations such as religious institutions, civic organizations, and schools;

      (2)   Prior to the issuance of a zoning compliance permit for an off-premises sign, a NCDOT permit must be issued by the District 2 Engineer’s office;

      (3)   A location site plan shall be required to ensure sign placement will not encroach in the NCDOT right of way and sight distance triangle (The site plan shall be drawn to scale showing the property dimensions as well as the NCDOT right of way);

      (4)   Where two or more organizations operate from the same building or site, a total of two off-premises directional signs shall be allowed;

      (5)   Signs shall not exceed six square feet in size;

      (6)   Signs shall not exceed four feet in height measured from the top of natural grade to the uppermost part of the sign;

      (7)   Sign shall not be lighted;

      (8)   Sign may bear the name of the organization and/or its logo, and a directional arrow only;

      (9)   Permanent off-premises directional signs are to be constructed of rigid, durable material (masonry, metal, or wood that is primed and painted) that will not rust, fade, rot or become structurally unstable.

         (a)   Off-premises signs shall receive routine maintenance including, but not limited to, painting, cleaning, and replacement of damaged components, to remain in good repair; and

         (b)   Should signs fall into disrepair, the sign applicant shall be found in violation of the standard listed above and subject to both the penalties set forth in § 151.99 and the requirements set forth in § 151.07(F).

      (10)   All components of the sign, including the sign face, stakes, posts, frames or any other supporting element must be removed from the property upon permanent cessation of the business operation.

(Ord. passed 4-16-2007)