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City of Providence
City of Providence Zoning Ordinance
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§ 2005

NONCONFORMING SIGNS

2005 NONCONFORMING SIGNS

  • A. A nonconforming sign and sign structure may remain in use, so long as it remains otherwise lawful and has not been damaged, destroyed, or removed as described in Paragraph D below. The sign face of an existing nonconforming sign may be replaced, but the structure cannot be altered to accommodate such change.

  • B. No nonconforming sign and sign structure may be relocated, in whole or in part, to any other location on the same or other lot, unless the entire sign and sign structure conforms to all regulations of the zoning district in which the sign is relocated.

  • C. No nonconforming sign can be altered or enlarged in a way that increases the nonconformity of the sign or sign structure. This in no way precludes normal maintenance and cleaning or changing of the sign face.

  • D. In the event that any nonconforming sign and sign structure is damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than 50% of its value prior to the damage, the sign and sign structure cannot be restored or repaired unless it conforms to all applicable regulations for the district.

  • E. Any nonconforming sign that is located on property that has failed to maintain a valid business license or that becomes vacant and unoccupied for a period of one year or more is presumed abandoned. Abandoned nonconforming signs shall be removed by the owner of the sign or the property owner of the premises. No permits or approvals may be issued for buildings with nonconforming abandoned signs until such signs are removed. No business license may be issued for businesses with nonconforming abandoned signs after the date that such nonconforming signs are required to be removed or come into conformance.