A. Dilapidated Signs.
1. Dilapidated signs shall be removed or repaired by a landowner or other responsible party in accordance with the requirements described in a notice of violation by the Planning Director.
2. An existing sign shall be considered dilapidated if it:
a. Is in disrepair or exhibits a state of being broken or neglected;
b. Fails to maintain its form as originally constructed or permitted;
c. Fails to perform its intended function;
d. Suffers from support pole or structural failure;
e. Has borders that are falling off or are already removed;
f. Has panels that are missing or that have fallen off;
g. Has its message falling off or in a state of disrepair such that it cannot be interpreted by the motoring public; or
h. Signs that are overgrown by vegetation.
B. Obsolete Signs.
1. Permanent Signs.
a. Permanent signs identifying business establishments that are no longer in operation shall be removed from the premises within 180 days from the date of termination.
b. In cases where the cabinet associated with an obsolete sign is removed, all sign supports, sign framework, mounting hardware, or similar features shall also be removed.
c. In no instance shall a sign cabinet be left in place without sign faces.
2. Supplemental Signs.
a. Supplemental signs advertising shows, displays, meetings, or similar events shall be removed within 3 days from the date the event is completed.
b. Removal of supplemental signs shall include removal of any frames, supports, or hardware used exclusively for the display of signage.
C. Failure to Remove Signage. Failure of an owner to remove an obsolete or dilapidated sign may result in removal of the sign at the owner's expense following provision of notice to the owner by the Planning Director.
D. Inspection. If, through inspection, the Planning Director determines that a sign or sign supporting structure does not comply with the provisions of these regulations, the Town shall take action in accordance with the standards in Article 8: Enforcement.
E. Nonconforming Signage. Nonconforming signage shall be subject to the standards in Section 7.3, Nonconforming Signs.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)