(1) Routine painting . A nonconforming sign can receive routine painting and maintenance of the structure/supports for the sign.
(2) Replacement of Sign Surface Area . The copy or sign surface area, not including the frame that supports the sign surface area or support structure, may be replaced due to damage or fading, or due to a change of business name.
(3) Replacement of Letters . Replacement of the letters of a nonconforming sign due to fading or missing letters.
(4) Repair of Lighting . Lighting for signs whether external or internal that malfunction or have burnout may be replaced.
b. Amortization of Nonconforming Signs
With the adoption of this Article and all parts of the Land Development Ordinance existing signs may or may not conform to these standards. As such, the Town provides an amortization period for signs rendered nonconforming, based on the type of sign. Article K Nonconformities, §9- 1507 Nonconforming Signs j. Amortization of Nonconforming Signs of the Land Development Ordinance provides the criteria to identify applicable standards to bring signs into compliance or for removal of the same.
§9-1559 ADMINISTRATION
a. Signs Requiring a Permit
Unless otherwise provided by this Article, all signs regulated herein shall require a permit. Any sign erected without securing a required permit and approval of such shall be considered an illegal sign for the purposes of this Land Development Ordinance.
b. Signs Not Requiring a Permit
The following signs are allowed without a permit, provided they conform to any applicable standards herein provided for the specific type of sign.
(1)
Decorative Banner
(2)
Menu Board Sign
(3)
Noncommercial Copy Flag
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