NAC410.380. Blank signs.

A sign may remain blank, painted out or contain “dead copy,” such as advertising a defunct business or product or the former name of an existing business, for a period of 1 year. At the end of the 1-year period, the sign permit may be cancelled. Permits may be reissued only for signs in conforming areas that meet all the criteria for the construction of new signs, and permit applications must be accompanied by inspection and annual permit fees or, for signs on which the owner of the sign can furnish documentary proof that the sign is being actively maintained, that it is a current structure on his or her plant inventory and that he or she has held a valid lease or agreement, accompanied by documentation of the expenditure of the stipulated rental fee during the term of the blank status. Furnishing this evidence within 30 days after the cancellation of the permit constitutes proof that the owner of the sign has not abandoned his or her interest in the structure, and the cancelled permit may be reinstated for no fee.

     [Dep’t of Highways, Outdoor Advertising Control Manual p. 20, eff. 1-28-77]—(NAC A by Dep’t of Transportation by R058-97, 12-11-98)