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What is NYC ZR § 52-82?

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This section outlines the conditions under which non-conforming signs, excluding flashing and advertising signs, may be structurally altered, reconstructed, or replaced. Such modifications must not create new non-conformities, increase surface area, or enhance illumination. Applies to property owners managing non-conforming signage.

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§ 52-82 Non-Conforming Signs other than Advertising Signs

ZR § 52-82

Any non-conforming sign, except a flashing sign or a sign subject to the provisions of Section 52-734 (Non-conforming signs for adult establishments), and except any advertising signs may be structurally altered, reconstructed or replaced in the same location and position, provided that such structural alteration, reconstruction or replacement does not result in:

(a)the creation of a new non-conformity or an increase in the degree of non-conformity of such sign;

(b)an increase in the surface area of such sign; or

(c)an increase in the degree of illumination of such sign.

However, any structural alteration, reconstruction or replacement of a non-conforming sign accessory to a non-conforming use shall be subject to the provisions of Section 52-31 (General Provisions).

To the extent that such structural alteration, reconstruction or replacement of non-conforming signs is permitted under the provisions of this Section, the provisions of the following Sections are modified:

Section 52-22 (Structural Alterations)

Sections 52-51 to 52-55, inclusive, relating to Damage or Destruction.

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