City of O'Fallon, MO Article VII Pre-Existing Signage

Section 410.140 Non-Conforming Signs.

[R.O. 2008 § 410.140; Ord. No. 6232 § 1, 6-9-2016]

A. Non-Conforming Temporary Signs. All signs installed under a temporary sign permit found not to be in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter, regardless of when erected, shall be removed immediately upon official notice of non-compliance and removal from the Planning and Development Department.

B. Non-Conforming Permanent Signs. No sign which is non-conforming in one (1) respect may be altered even if such change is permitted herein, e.g., if a sign exceeds the maximum height permitted, said sign shall not be enlarged even if such increase in sign area is permitted within these regulations. This requirement is based on the fact that nonconforming structures may not generally be altered in any manner unless such alterations bring the structure into conformance with current standards.

1. Grandfathering Of Existing Signs. Installed signs which do not conform to the provisions of this Chapter, but were previously approved and legally installed at the time of its passage, shall not be required to adhere to the general regulations stated herein for as long as they are maintained in their original State. If the sign is altered in any way, then it shall be removed per Subsection (B)(2) below.

2. Conditions For Removal. Signs given a "grandfather" exemption from this Chapter per Subsection (B)(1) above must be brought into compliance if one (1) of the following occurs:

a. There is any alteration in the existing sign's size, shape or configuration (this does not include modification of the text or graphics on the sign face);

b. The sign is moved to another location on the subject property;

c. The sign's frame or structural support(s) are replaced or altered for reasons other than normal maintenance of the sign; or

d. The sign falls into a State of disrepair as called out in Section 410.110 of this Chapter (General Performance Requirements).

C. The repair or replacement of damaged or malfunctioning portions of the sign face (including repair or replacement of the entire sign face) is not considered to be an alteration of a sign, provided that the repair or replacement does not alter the size, shape or configuration of the sign face.