§ 135-909. Nonconforming signs.

A. 

Nonconformance of accessory and nonaccessory signs. Accessory signs legally erected before the adoption of this article shall be exempt from its provisions; provided, however, that no such sign shall be permitted if it is, after the adoption of this article, enlarged, redesigned or altered in any way, excluding repainting, except to conform to the requirements of this article and provided further that any such sign which has deteriorated to such an extent that the cost of restoration would exceed 35% of the replacement cost of the sign at the time of the restoration shall not be repaired or rebuilt or altered except to conform to the requirements of this article. Any exemption provided in this § 135-909 shall terminate with respect to any sign which:

(1) 

Shall have been abandoned;

(2) 

Advertises or calls attention to any products, businesses or activities which are no longer sold or carried on, whether generally or at the particular premises; or

(3) 

Shall not have been repaired or properly maintained within 30 days after notice to that effect has been given by the Inspector of Buildings. The time for performance of any act required shall be extended by a period equal to any delay caused by or resulting from act of God, war, civil commotion, fire, casualty, labor difficulties, shortages of labor, materials, or equipment, government regulations, act or default of Town, or other causes beyond such party's reasonable control, whether such time be designated by a fixed date, fixed time, or otherwise, provided affected parties give written notice to the Town within 10 days after occurrence of the event giving rise to applicability of this section. Shortage of funds shall in no event be deemed a cause for delay.

B. 

Notwithstanding Paragraph A, any accessory sign not in conformance with § 135-905 of this article must conform within two years after the adoption of this article.

C. 

Notwithstanding Paragraph A, any painted wall sign, roof sign or projecting sign existing prior to the adoption of this bylaw shall be brought into conformance with the provisions of this bylaw within two years after the adoption of this article.

D. 

Nonaccessory signs not conforming with the provisions of this article shall be removed within two years after the adoption of this article.

Amended 5-18-1987 ATM by Art. 29