§ 88-8.2402. Nonconforming sign — Procedures.

The owner of a sign which does not comply with this chapter shall remove or modify the sign to comply in accordance with the following procedures:

(1)

Within six months of notification of noncompliance; or

(2)

Extension of time for amortization:

(A)

The owner may apply for an extension of time within which the sign must be removed.

The application for an extension suspends the running of the period within which the sign must be removed.

(B)

The application shall contain the name and address of the sign owner and owner of property, if different, the type of sign, the date erected, the cost of construction, revenue derived, a detailed statement of reasons for the request for an extension, and the length of time the extension is being requested.

(C)

The zoning administrator shall consider evidence for and against the grant of an extension, such as:

(i)

The economic hardship upon the sign owner and land owner, taking into consideration the investment cost, the revenue derived, and the estimated life of the sign and the condition of the sign, and

(ii)

The interest and status of the sign owner or user on the property and immediate changes in the use of the property, and

(iii)

If the zoning administrator finds that upon the basis of such evidence circumstances warrant granting an extension of time within which to amortize, he may fix such reasonable time but not to exceed three years. No more than one three-year extension may be granted. No extensions shall be granted for portable signs or signs painted on buildings or structures.

(Ord. 70-37 § 1 (part), 1970: prior code § 8380.502).