(a) Inoperative gas stations which do not come within the definition of abandoned gas stations shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of these Codified Ordinances and the owner shall cut all grass and remove all rubbish and weeds from such premises. The parking of motor vehicles upon such premises shall be prohibited and the owner shall place, in the window of such gas station, a sign, at least ten square feet in area, prohibiting parking and trespassing.
(b) If any pumps or signs are removed from an inoperative gas station, the storage of gasoline or other chemicals on such property must cease immediately.
(Ord. 56-74. Passed 12-26-74.)
(b) Whenever the Zoning Enforcement Officer finds that the requirements of division (a) of this section have not been complied with, he or she shall give notice in the same manner as service of a summons in civil cases, or by certified mail addressed to the owner of record of the premises at his or her last known address or to the address to which tax bills are sent, or by a combination of the foregoing methods, to comply with subsection (a) hereof. Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any such owner to comply therewith, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall take such action as may be necessary to enforce compliance.
(Ord. 67-92. Passed 6-8-92.)