Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance_Sept 2023.1

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.16. Signage 5.16.3. Sign Maintenance

(6) Signs located in a State-maintained right-of-way pursuant to and in accordance with N.C.G.S. 136-32. (7) Political signs located in a Town-maintained right of way pursuant to and in accordance with Section 5.16.C.9.

(8) Projection fascia, bracket-mounted and awning signs in compliance with sections 5.16.4.

b. In places that have less horizontal or vertical clearance from authorized communication or energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by Federal, State, or local law, rule, or regulation.

c. Within easements for overhead utilities without the utilities’ express written consent.

d. Signs placed on a roof, or projecting above a roofline, unless the projection is no more than 50 percent above the deck of a flat roof when installed on a parapet wall.

5.16.3. Sign Maintenance

Signs and sign structures of all types, including temporary signs, shall be maintained as provided in this section. A. Abandoned Signs 1. Signs shall display messages. Signs that do not display a message for a period of more than 30 days are abandoned, and any subsequent use of the abandoned sign shall comply with the provisions of this section. 2. In accordance with N.C.G.S any political signs remaining 30 days past the day of the associated election shall be considered an abandoned sign and may be removed and disposed of without penalty. The same shall apply to any temporary sign remaining 30 days past the date of the event that the sign was associated with. B. Paint and Finishes Paint and other finishes shall be maintained in good condition. Peeling finishes shall be repaired. Signs with running colors shall be repainted, repaired, or removed if the running colors were not a part of the original design.

C. Mineral Deposits and Stains

Mineral deposits and stains shall be promptly removed.

D. Corrosion and Rust

Permanent signs and sign structures shall be finished and maintained to prevent corrosion and rust. A patina on copper elements is not considered rust.

E. Level Position

Signs that are designed to be level, whether temporary or permanent, shall be installed and maintained in a level position, as depicted below.

Morrisville, NC

June 13, 2023

Unified Development Ordinance

Page 5-154