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7.4B Page 29 Sec. 3.105. METHODS OF ABATEMENT: Unless otherwise approved by the City in writing, and subject to the requirements of State law, the abatement of any sign shafl be accomp}ished in the following manner: A. Painted siqns. Signs painted on bui(ding walls, fences and other improvements shall be abated by remova( of the paint constitufiing the sign or by permanently painting over the sign in the same color as the adjacent sur�ace in a manner whereby no portion of the sign is thereafter visible, A sign permit shall not be required from the �ity for the work that is performed in accordance with the provisions of this Sec#ion. B. Otl�er siqns. Arry si��, atiier it��n a pait�i�d si�fi, shaii be a�iaied by removal of the sign or by its modificatian, alteration or replacement. A sign permit shall be obtained from the City prior to the modification, alteration or replacement of any nonconforming sign. Sec. 3.1 U6. HISTORICAL SiGNS: Any historical sign that complies with the provisions of this Section shall be exempt from the requirement that the sign be removed or altered to conform to this Article upon approvai of a historical sign permit pursuant to Chapter 40 of this Code. A request for approva{ af a histarical sign permit shall be made by fifing a sign permit application as set forth in Division Three of this Article. The Director may seek a recommendation from the City's Historical Resources Advisory Cornmittee related to the consideration of a historica! sign permit. The Director shall approve a historical sign permit upon making the following findings: A. A eq�and Significance: The sign was installed at least fifty (50) years prior to the effective date hereof and/or reflects the unique historical characteris#ics af the development and heritage of Redwaod City.: 1. The Sign is annatated with historic figures, events or places and/or 2. The Sign is significant as reflecting the history of the building or the develapment of a historic district (a sign may be the only indicator of a buildings historic use) and/or 3. The sign is characteristic of a specific historic period and/or 4. The Sign is an important element that helps define the character of a district and/or 5. The sign is recognized as a popular local point in the communities. B. Exemplar: The sign reflects exemplary technology, craftsmanship or design that is indicative of#he time period in which the sign was constructed. The sign is recagnized by the communi#y as an outstanding exam�le of the signrnaker's art and provides significant evidence of the history of the product, business, or service advertised. C. Architectural harmony: The sign is in architectural harmony wi�h building(s} on the property and/or the sign is integral to the buiiding's design or physical Atty/Ord/Ord.211 032007 29