§ 16-28A.014. Nonconforming signs.

(a)

Policy: It is the policy of the city to encourage that all signs within the city be brought into compliance with the terms and requirements of this chapter and of Part 16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta.

(b)

Nonconforming Sign Regulations:

(1)

A nonconforming sign may remain in use subject to the requirements of chapter 24 of Part 16, and the following requirements, as well as any other applicable requirements of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta. Said nonconforming sign shall be deemed to be "structures and premises in combination" for purposes of regulation under chapter 24 of Part 16.

(2)

Any nonconforming sign which is not used or leased for a continuous period of one year shall not be reused for sign purposes unless and until it fully conforms with the terms ad requirements of this chapter 28A.

(3)

The substitution or modification of panels or faces on nonconforming signs and repainting, refacing or repostering nonconforming sign shall be permitted to the extent authorized by section 16-28A.013 and chapter 24 of Part 16. Repairs and normal maintenance of nonconforming signs, such as repainting, electrical repairs, and neon tubing repairs, shall be permitted, to the extent authorized by this chapter 28A, and chapter 24 of Part 16, provided it does not enlarge or expand the degree of nonconformity.

( Ord. No. 2015-54(15-O-1394), § 1(Att. A), 11-11-15 )