(A) After the expiration of the applicable amortization period detailed in § 23.21.150, the Director of Community Development or such other city official as may be designated by the City Manager, may order the abatement of the offending sign. The city shall cause notice to be sent to the business or property owner of this determination. The sign shall be abated within ten days of this notice.
(B) If the owner of the sign not in conformance fails to abate the sign by the time specified, the city shall cause notice to be given in the manner provided in § 23.21.180, for the holding of a public hearing to ascertain whether the sign remains nonconforming and a public nuisance and shall constitute a lien upon the property on which the sign rests.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)