§ 76-8. Nonconforming signs.

A. 

Every sign lawfully existing at the time of adoption of this chapter may continue although not in conformity with the provisions herein, provided that the owner of the sign has previously obtained a permit from the Town of Oneonta for the sign.

B. 

The owner of every nonconforming sign in existence at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall apply for a nonconforming sign permit within six months of the adoption of this chapter. Upon application within the six-month period, the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a nonconforming sign permit to each nonconforming sign upon showing by the owner that the sign existed prior to the adoption of this chapter.

C. 

Any owner of a sign who does not have either a validly issued sign permit or a nonconforming sign permit after six months from the adoption of this chapter shall remove any sign from the premises upon which it is constructed. A nonconforming sign shall not be enlarged or replaced by another nonconforming sign.

D. 

A nonconforming sign may be temporarily removed for normal maintenance or painting if it is returned to its place within three months. A nonconforming sign removed for more than three months shall be brought into conformity before replacement. Changing the text of a nonconforming sign shall be considered normal maintenance.

Amended 10-11-2017 by L.L. No. 5-2017