(a) The Zoning Inspector is authorized to order the removal or maintenance of any sign which constitutes a nuisance. Any such order shall be served upon the owner or person in possession of the sign by personal or certified mail service, provided that, where service has been refused, no further service shall be required, and the time for compliance shall commence from the date such refusal is entered in the records of the Village.
(b) Whenever the removal or maintenance of any permanent sign has been ordered by the Zoning Inspector, the owner or person in possession of such sign shall comply with such order within fourteen days after notice is served upon him. Whenever the removal or maintenance of a temporary or portable sign has been ordered by the Zoning Inspector, the owner or person in possession of such sign shall comply with the order within forty-eight hours after notice. In the event of noncompliance, the Zoning Inspector may remove or cause to be removed or maintain such sign at the expense of the owner of such sign or the owner of the property on whose premises it was erected, affixed or attached, and such person shall be individually and separately liable for the expense incurred in the removal or maintenance of such sign. Removal of a sign shall include the sign face, enclosing frame, all sign supporting members and base, unless otherwise ordered.
(Ord. 2008-17. Passed 11-17-08.)