Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

 

18.440 Signs

18.440.160 Nonconforming Signs

  1. A.
    A nonconforming sign legally existing upon the adoption of the ordinance from which this Chapter is derived may remain if: it undergoes no changes in the basic structure, source of illumination, location or appearance, or any maintenance or repair costing more than 50% of the sign's current value. If the current business closes or the current occupant relocates, the sign shall at such time be removed or otherwise brought into proper compliance with this Chapter or other City code.
  2. B.
    If any existing nonconforming sign, as provided for in this section, is damaged by any means, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, wind, explosion, act of God, or act of a public enemy, to an extent of 50% or more of the replacement, restoration or reconstruction value of the sign, or 50% of the square footage of the sign copy area, said sign shall not be replaced, restored or reconstructed unless it is brought into full compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or other City code. Any nonconforming sign which remains damaged or disrepaired, regardless of the percentage of construction (or damage) value or area of square footage which is damaged, for a period of 3 months following the date of damage without the issuance of a valid sign permit, shall not be replaced, restored or reconstructed unless it is brought into full compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.

Exception: Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the Director may authorize an exception for a legal nonconforming sign that was previously authorized in conjunction with a development approval to be located in the right-of-way to be replaced with a sign of the same or smaller footprint and size in the event: (i) the sign was properly maintained prior to the damage; (ii) the replacement does not cause or continue a traffic, pedestrian or other hazard or nuisance; (iii) there is no other location outside of the right-of-way for a similar sized sign; and (iv) the developer/homes or business association has or agrees to a right-of-way use agreement with the City.

  1. C.
    Notwithstanding the setback requirement of 18.440.050 B, monument signs with a setback less than 10 feet or otherwise lawfully approved prior to January 1, 2021, may remain in their current location unless creating a traffic sight-line or other hazard.
  2. D.
    Incidental signs existing on the effective date of this ordinance which do not conform to the design requirements of 18.440.060.B.1.b, shall be removed by January 1, 2022.

(History: Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §17, 2020; Ord. ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-889 §18.52)

Effective on: 1/1/1901