<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 8.8 - Nonconforming signs.</div>
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 8.8.1 Nonconforming Off-Premise Signs.</span>
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               (a)
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               Per G.S. 160A-199, all nonconforming signs legally in existence prior to the effective
               date of the Ordinance are permitted to continue, provided that no such sign shall
               be:
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               (i)
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               Changed, altered or expanded in any way which increases the sign's nonconformity.
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               (ii)
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               Replaced by another nonconforming sign, except that copy may be changed on an existing
               sign.
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               (iii)
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               Relocated, except in conformance with the requirements of this Section.
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               (iv)
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               Reestablished after it has been removed or abandoned for 180 days or more.
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               (b)
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               If a nonconforming sign is damaged or destroyed such that the damage to the sign exceeds
               50 percent of the sign's value as herein defined, the sign may be reconstructed at
               the same location to the same size, height, setbacks, lighting, and orientation of
               the damaged sign before the damage or destruction occurred, provided the sign shall
               not be reconstructed in any way which increases the sign's nonconformity. The Planning
               Director shall determine the extent of damage to the sign.
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               <span class="bold">Sec. 8.8.2 Nonconforming On-Premise Signs in Regulated Districts.</span>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">Nonconforming signs - Cullowhee Community Planning District</span>.
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               (i)
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               All signs or sign structures that existed prior to the adoption of this ordinance
               and made nonconforming by the requirements of this ordinance shall be allowed to remain,
               but may not be:
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               1)
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               Changed to or replaced by another non-conforming sign or sign structure.
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               2)
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               Structurally altered, except to meet safety requirements.
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               3)
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               Altered so as to increase the degree of nonconformity of the sign or sign structure.
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               4)
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               Expanded in sign area or structure.
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               5)
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               Re-established after its discontinuance for 60 days.
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               6)
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               Continued in use after cessation of the business it advertises.
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               7)
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               Re-established after damage or destruction due to factors other than vandalism or
               other criminal acts if the estimated cost of reconstruction exceeds 50 percent of
               its present value, as determined by the Jackson County Planning Department.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Nonconforming signs - US 441 Gateway District</span>.
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               (i)
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               All signs or sign structures that existed prior to the adoption of this ordinance
               and made nonconforming by the requirements of this ordinance shall be allowed to remain,
               but may not be:
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               1)
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               Changed to or replaced by another nonconforming sign or sign structure.
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               2)
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               Structurally altered, except to meet safety requirements.
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               3)
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               Altered so as to increase the degree of nonconformity of the sign or sign structure.
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               4)
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               Expanded in sign area or structure, provided that an existing multipole structure
               that has a valid NCDOT permit may be changed to a new monopole structure.
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               5)
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               Reestablished after its discontinuance for 60 days.
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               6)
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               Continued in use after cessation of the business it advertises.
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               7)
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               Billboards that do not have a valid NC DOT permit may not be re-established after
               damage or destruction due to factors other than vandalism or other criminal acts if
               the estimated cost of reconstruction exceeds 50 percent of its present value, as determined
               by the Jackson County Planning Department. Billboards that do have a valid NC DOT
               permit may be reestablished after damage or destruction.
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               (c)
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               <span class="ital">Nonconforming signs - Cashiers Regulated District</span>.
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               (i)
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               Signs for nonconforming uses, where the nonconforming use may continue, shall be permitted
               provided the signs comply with all regulations for signs set forth in section 9.3.11.
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