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ORDINANCE NO, 2003- 043 iv. A nonconforming sign shall not be enlarged or increased in any way from its lawful size at the time of the adoption of these special regulations. V, Except as specified below, nonconforming freestanding signs shall be brought into conformity with the requirements of a "compatible freestanding sign" on or before June 1, 2008. If a property owner documents to the community development director that the cost of lowering a non- conformity sign to a conforming height would exceed fifty (50) percent of the cost to replace the sign, and the building official verifies the appropriateness of the estimated replacement cost, then the sign shall not need to be made a "compatible freestanding sign." However, when such an exemption applies, the property owner shall provide landscaping around the base or support structures of such a sign to visually screen the pole, subject to sight distance requirements, as approved by the community development director. b. Repairs and maintenance. Normal repairs and maintenance may be made; however, the cost of such repairs and/or maintenance made during any two-year period shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the replacement cost of the sign at the end of the two-year period. Reconstruction after catastrophe. If any nonconforming sign is damaged by fire, flood, explosion, collapse, wind, war, or other catastrophe, to such an extent that the cost of repair and reconstruction will exceed fifty (50) percent of the replacement cost at the time of damage, the nonconforming sign shall not be used or reconstructed except in full conformity with the provisions of these special regulations. (e) Architecturallbuilding standards. Prohibited architectural styles: The following are prohibited: Corporate signature or commercial prototype architecture, unless such is consistent with these special corridor requirements. Examples of such prohibited architecture include flat roofed convenience stores, gas stations, and canopies for gas stations, car washes, and drive through facilities (see Figure F-3). b. Any kitsch architecture (such as a building that does not resemble a typical structure), including: structures or elements that resemble an exaggerated plant, fish, edible food, or other such items such as giant oranges, ice cream cones, and dinosaurs. C, Any architecture having a historical reference that is so different from current design philosophy that such reference is inconsistent and/or incompatible with surrounding structures. Examples of such include: igloos, domes or geodesic domes, Quonset style structures, teepees, western "false fronts," medieval castles, caves, and the like. 2. Architectural building exemptions and special requirements: Code: All text is new wording in a newly create code section 911.21. FACommunity Development\Users\CurDev\ORDINANCE\Roseland Corridor Plan 090903.doc