§ 27-608. Amortization.

(a)

Purpose.

(1)

The purpose of this Section is to provide reasonable standards for the removal of nonconforming signs, while preventing unreasonable loss.

(b)

Requirements.

(1)

Any sign (except an outdoor advertising sign) in existence on December 24, 1975, which does not conform to the current requirements of this Part, but was erected in accordance with the applicable requirements of previously existing ordinances, shall be regarded as a nonconforming sign which may be continued for the periods shown in the following table. The period begins on July 1, 1976. These signs may be continued only if they are maintained in accordance with this Subtitle and other County ordinances.

ORIGINAL COST OF SIGN	CONTINUANCE PERIOD
$1 - $300	6 months
$301 - $1,000	1 year
$1,001 - $3,000	2 years
$3,001 - $5,000	3 years
$5,001 - $10,000	4 years
$10,001 - $15,000	5 years
$15,001 - $20,000	6 years
More than $20,000	7 years

 

(2)

After the continuance period has passed, the sign shall be removed.

(3)

The continuance period shall remain the same if the sign is altered or replaced.

(4)

Other requirements of this Subtitle relating to nonconforming buildings, structures, or uses shall not apply to signs being amortized.

(CB-59-1993)