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In cases where the size or shape of a nonconforming lot inhibits the ability of a use to comply with required setbacks, an applicant may apply to reduce the setback requirements the minimum amount necessary in accordance with the standards and requirements in Section 2.2.1, Administrative Adjustment.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
Conforming lots subject to governmental acquisition of a portion of the lot for a public purpose that results in the lot becoming nonconforming because it no longer complies with lot area, width, or depth standards of the district shall be deemed conforming provided the development complies with the following:
A. Complies with Use Table. The development proposed complies with the requirements in Table 4.2.3, Principal Use Table; and
B. Complies with Dimensional Standards. With the exception of the lot area requirements for the district where located, the development proposed shall comply with all other dimensional standards and other requirements of the district where located.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
A sign that was legally in existence on before January 1, 2020, and was constructed in accordance with the applicable laws and ordinances in effect on the date of construction, but by reason of its size, height, location, design, or construction is no longer in compliance with the requirements of the Ordinance, shall be deemed a nonconforming sign subject to the standards in this section.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
The following actions associated with a nonconforming sign shall be prohibited:
A. Enlargement or Alteration. Structural alteration, enlargement, or extension of a nonconforming sign or sign structure shall not be permitted, however, nothing shall limit the ability to modernize a billboard in accordance with Section 136.131.2 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
B. Relocation. Relocation of a nonconforming sign upon the premises, unless the relocation meets the requirements of this Ordinance, however, nothing shall limit the ability to modernize a billboard in accordance with Section 136.131.2 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
A nonconforming sign may remain in place and be maintained, subject to the following standards:
A. Maintenance Actions. Normal maintenance of a nonconforming sign shall be allowed, and shall be limited to the following:
1. Nonstructural repairs, such as repainting or electrical repairs;
2. Incidental alterations which do not increase the degree or extent of the nonconformity; and
3. Changing of copy, as provided in this section.
B. Change of Sign Copy. Nonconforming signs may change copy in the form of replacement panels or replacement lettering.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
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