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 Paulding County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 67. SIGNS

  § 67-19. Nonconforming signs.  

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  • (a)

    Nonconforming sign. A nonconforming sign is a sign which has already been erected, affixed, or placed as of the effective date of this chapter, which complies with the applicable sign regulations existing prior to the effective date of this chapter, but which does not comply with the terms of this chapter.

    (b)

    Maintained. A nonconforming sign shall not be replaced by another nonconforming sign, except that the substitution or interchange of poster panels, painted boards, or dismountable material on nonconforming signs shall be permitted provided that said replacement does not constitute a material change to the sign. all nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good repair.

    (c)

    Repairs; material change. Minor repairs and maintenance of nonconforming signs shall be permitted; provided however, no structural repairs or changes in the size or shape of a nonconforming sign shall be permitted except to make the sign comply with the standards of this chapter. To the extent that any sign allowable hereunder is damaged or destroyed by act of God or by other circumstances beyond the control of the owner of the sign then such sign may be repairs without regard to the restrictions of this paragraph within 60 days of when the initial damage occurred. The replacement of an existing sign face utilizing LED technology is expressly prohibited.

    (d)

    Grandfathering. Nonconforming signs may stay in place until one of the following conditions occurs:

    (1)

    The advertised activity ceases at that location or at the off-premise location;

    (2)

    The deterioration of the sign or damage to the sign makes it a hazard or renders it dilapidated, unsightly, or unkept; or

    (3)

    The sign has been damaged to such extent that more than minor repairs or a material change is required to restore the sign. No structural repairs or change in shape or size shall be permitted except to make the sign comply with all standards of this chapter. To the extent that any sign allowable hereunder is damaged or destroyed by act of God or by other circumstances beyond control of owner of sign then such sign may be repaired without regard to the restrictions of this paragraph within 60 days of when initial damage occurred.

    Signs which do not comply with the terms of the chapter and which do not qualify as a nonconforming sign as set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall be removed or brought into conformance within 90 days of the date of adoption of this chapter by the Paulding County Board of Commissioners.

(Res. No. 17-37, § 4 (Exh. A), 11-14-2017)