§ 28-57. Relocation and replacement of existing off-premises signs.

(a)

The owner of a premises where an existing off-premises sign has been previously erected in accordance with prior rules and regulations is authorized to erect an on-premises sign in accordance with the current provisions of this chapter.

(b)

Once an on-premises sign permit has been issued as authorized under this chapter, the owner of the existing off-premises sign is entitled to a permit under this section for the one time only relocation of an off-premises sign with the same face area, notwithstanding the provisions of section 28-31 and section 28-58 of this chapter, provided the relocation is not less than six hundred (600) feet nor more than seven hundred (700) feet from the location of the original off-premises sign; and provided that the owner's premises:

(1)

Are in use as a tax exempt entity under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(2)

Have a primary facility or structure which is outside of the boundary of the scenic corridor; and

(3)

Further provided, that the new location of the off-premises sign meets the spacing and all set back requirements except that the city may not require a greater front yard set back than the present front yard setback of the off-premises sign to be removed, of this chapter 28 of the City Code in effect at the time of the move.

(Ord. No. 2017-05-04-0297 , § 1(Att. 1), 5-4-17)