(A) Unsafe signs. If the Building Commissioner deems any sign as unsafe or insecure, or as a menace to the public, he or she may give written notice to the person to whom the sign permit has been issued or to the owner of the building. If that person fails to remove or alter the sign or to present compelling evidence as to the safety and security of the sign within ten days after such notice, such sign may be removed or altered by the Building Commissioner at the expense of the sign permit issuee or owner of the property upon which it is located. The Building Commissioner may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed or repaired summarily and without notice.
(B) Obsolete signs.
(1) Any obsolete sign which does not advertise a bona fide business conducted, or a product sold, shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the structure upon which the sign may be found within 60 days after written notification from the Building Commissioner, and upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such order, the Building Commissioner may cause the removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the property to which such a sign is attached.
(2) At the termination of a business, commercial or industrial enterprise, all signs pertaining thereto shall forthwith be removed from public view.
(C) Nonconforming signs. All signs not in conformance with this chapter shall be removed, altered or converted to conform to the provisions of this chapter not more than ten years after the effective date thereof.
(Ord. 13-93, passed 7-26-1993) Penalty, see § 10.99