§ 78-17. Oversized signs.

(a)

Effective the date of adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, oversized signs are prohibited.

(b)

Oversized signs legally existing on such date may be continued, even though such signs do not conform to this section. Such nonconforming signs shall not be expanded, relocated or replaced by another nonconforming sign, except that the substitution of interchangeable poster panels, painted boards or demountable material on nonconforming signs shall be allowed.

(c)

No such nonconforming sign shall continue after the discontinuance of the nonconforming use for a period of six months.

(d)

Unless a specific exception is stated in this chapter, no oversized sign shall be located on or within 100 feet of a lot used for a place of worship, school, park, cemetery or any lot zoned for residential use.

(e)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no oversized signs shall be erected if any part of the sign or sign structure is visible from the main traveled way of Sugarloaf Parkway, Ronald Reagan Parkway, and Hamilton Mill Parkway within unincorporated areas of the county. This subsection shall also apply to any other road declared historic, scenic or natural after the adoption date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived.

(f)

No oversized sign shall be allowed in an Activity Center/Corridor Overlay District.

(Code 1994, § 86-115; Res. No. A-01-004, 8-28-2001; Res. No. 2015-0541, 5-27-2003; Ord. No. GCID 2015-0541, 7-28-2015)