If any sign is in violation of this chapter, the township or any owner or tenant of real property who shows that his or her property or person will be substantially affected by the alleged violation, in addition to other remedies, may institute an appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate such violation. When any such action is instituted by an owner or tenant, notice of that action is begun by serving a copy of the complaint on the township, at least 30 days prior to the time the action is commenced, by way of filing the complaint with the applicable court. No such action may be maintained until such notice has been given.
(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)