2008-021-ORD-AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; PROVINDING FOR REVISED ADN EXPANDED DEFINITIONS;

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eight (8) seconds; and a change of message must occur simultaneous on the entire sign face. (3) Electronic signs conveying only time and temperature information shall not blink, flash, scroll or be animated and shall not change more frequently than once every three (3) seconds. (4) All electronic sign faces shall be limited to a maximum of ten (10) square feet in area; provided, however, properties adjacent and fronting on Loop 286 may locate an electronic sign facing Loop 286 up to a maximum sign face area of thirty -two (32) square feet. (5) Electronic signs are prohibited in historic districts and shall not face or be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of an existing residence, residentially zoned district, or historic district. (6) Electronic signs shall be programmed or equipped so that the intensity of its display shall automatically adjust according to natural ambient light conditions. (7) Electronic signs are only allowed as part of a ground sign and shall be limited to a maximum sign height of eight (8) feet above the natural grade of the property; provided, however, electronic signs fronting or adjacent to Loop 286 may be constructed as a ground sign or pole sign, but the electronic portion of the sign shall be limited to a maximum height of twelve feet (12') above the grade of the nearest traffic lane or access road which ever is lower. (8) All power to an Electronic sign shall be supplied via underground carrier, inside approved conduit, and shall be installed in accordance with City electrical requirements. Sec. 28 -25. Nonconforming Electronic Signs. (a) A nonconforming electronic sign is a sign and its supporting structure which does not conform to all or part of the provisions of this Ordinance, and: (1) was in existence, has a sign permit if one was required prior to this ordinance and was lawfully erected prior to the date of this Ordinance; (2) was in existence and lawfully located and used in accordance with the provisions of the prior Ordinance applicable thereto, or which was considered legally nonconforming there under, and has since been in continuous or regular use; or (3) was in existence, located, and used on the premises at the time it was annexed into the City of Paris and has since been in regular and continuous use. (b) Any nonconforming electronic sign and its support structure which is destroyed, damaged, dilapidated or deteriorated shall not be replaced, repaired or Page 27 of 36