§ 64.265. Designation of Landmark Signs.

The owner of any sign that has existed in its original location since 1965 may request that said sign be reviewed for its significance upon written application to the Historic Preservation Board. The Historic Preservation Board shall find that the sign meets all of the following criteria in making its recommendation for Landmark Sign designation:

(a)

The sign exemplifies the cultural, economic or historic heritage of the City of Orlando.

(b)

The sign merits recognition as an important example of technology, craftsmanship, materials or design.

(c)

The sign has not been significantly altered from its historic appearance.

(d)

The sign is structurally safe or can be made safe without substantially altering its historical appearance.

(e)

The sign is operable or can be made operable without substantially altering its historical appearance.

Nothing in this section shall prohibit the owner from removing a Landmark Sign.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25101; Ord. of 2-21-1994, Doc. #27277; Ord. of 10-9-1995, Doc. #28847)