(a) All signs, sign structures, and the premises surrounding the same shall be maintained by the owner thereof in a safe, clean, sanitary, and inoffensive condition, and free and clear of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and weeds.
(b) If the Zoning Inspector shall find that any signs regulated by this chapter or the premises surrounding the same are unsafe, insecure, not in a condition of fitness for the designed use or in the designed manner, abandoned, or in a dilapidated condition, or have been constructed or erected or are being maintained in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Zoning Inspector shall give written notice to the permittee or property owner of such condition and order that such condition be remedied within fourteen days or such longer time period as the Zoning Inspector may determine. If the permittee or property owner fails to remove, or alter the sign and premises so as to comply with the Zoning Inspector’s order within the time period prescribed, such sign may be removed by the Village at the expense of the permittee or property owner served with notice. The Zoning Inspector may cause any sign which is determined to be an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice.
(Ord. 2008-17. Passed 11-17-08.)