Ala. Admin. Code r. 450-10-1-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 450-10-1-.03 - Maintenance

(1) Signs in an unzoned commercial, business or industrial areas, or in a zoned commercial area which were lawfully in existence on the effective date of the Highway Beautification Act of 1972, but which do not conform to the requirements of the Highway Beautification Act of 1972 are declared non-conforming. Only routine maintenance and the change of the message can be performed on it. No major replacement of sign supports in the structure will be allowed. Any addition of illuminations, LEDs, or solar power lights to a non-conforming sign is prohibited. If for any reason the sign including structure, message, supports, or stringers is damaged to the extent of 50% or more of the current structural value as determined by an appraisal by ALDOT or its designated agent(s), then any repair or replacement of any part of the sign including message, supports, and stringers will be considered the erection of a new sign and consequently prohibited. Non-conforming signs destroyed or damaged by an Act of God, fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or other catastrophic occurrences shall not be replaced.

(2) Signs that were permitted before the effective date of this provision will be allowed to remain as a permitted sign in accordance with §§ 23-1-271 through 23-1-274, Code of Ala. 1975. All other aspects of this Chapter will apply to permitted signs.

New Rule: Filed April 18, 2008; Re-Filed May 19, 2008 after withdrawal for minor modifications per approval from JCARR; effective June 23, 2008.

Author: Maintenance Bureau

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 23-1-273, 23-1-274, 23-1-275, 23-1-276, 23-1-277.