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‘Grandfathered’ Signs • IC 36 -7 -2 -5. 5 (enacted in 2006) reads: A unit may not require that a lawfully erected sign be removed or altered as a condition of issuing … oli M ’s tor U s ign S ed s
‘Grandfathered’ Signs • IC 36 -7 -2 -5. 5 (cont. ): …(1) a permit; (2) a license; (3) a variance; or (4) any other order concerning land use or development … ns Sig ito Mol ed s r’s U
‘Grandfathered’ Signs • IC 36 -7 -2 -5. 5 (cont. ): … unless the owner of the sign is compensated in accordance with IC 32 -24 or has waived the right to and receipt of damages in writing. e s ign d S oli M s ’s U tor
‘Grandfathered’ Signs • IC 22 -13 -2 -1. 5: – Similar language, also from 2006 – Applies restrictions to state agencies as well as political subdivisions s ign r’ S ed s U s Mo lito
‘Grandfathered’ Signs • Hoosier Outdoor case (2006): – Monroe County sign ordinance – Cap number of signs at current level – Encourage migration of nonconforming signs to limited areas s ign S ed oli M to s s U r’
‘Grandfathered’ Signs • Leisz case (1998): – Bloomington registration ordinance – Identify nonconforming rentals – Non-registrants lose rights ito Mol r’ Sig sed s U ns
‘Grandfathered’ Signs • Statute vs. Case Law: – Operate side by side – Statute restricts “conditions” on approvals, BUT – Cases allow for registration or amortization s ed o olit M r s ’s U n Sig
‘Grandfathered’ Signs • Registration: – Keep an eye on them – Abandonment still possible – Report to legislative body on progress; make recommendations s ign S ed Us ’s M r lito o
‘Grandfathered’ Signs • Amortization: – Not always a ‘taking’ – Reasonable amortization period, OR allow migration to other areas – Provide for BZA review or variance s ign d S se U oli M t ’s or
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