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If the responsible person, as defined in Section 13-20-730, cannot be found or such responsible person's whereabouts cannot be ascertained, the Building Commissioner shall attach or cause to be attached to such sign or sign structure a notice meeting the requirements of Section 13-20-740. If the sign or sign structure identified in such notice is not brought into conformity with this chapter and is not placed in a secure, safe, and substantially sound condition in the manner directed or required by such notice, within 30 calendar days after such notice is attached to such sign or sign structure, the Building Commissioner may cause such sign or sign structure or any portion thereof that has been constructed or is being maintained in violation of this chapter, Article I of Chapter 13-96 of this Code or Title 14E of this Code, to be torn down. Provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the Building Commissioner, in case of imminent danger, from taking necessary or advisable precautionary measures to place such sign or sign structure in a safe condition. Provided further, that any expense incurred by the City in connection with taking such precautionary measures shall be charged to and recovered from the responsible person, as defined in Section 13-20-730, in any appropriate proceedings therefore. If the necessary alterations and repairs are not made within the time period specified, the permit for the sign or sign structure may be revoked by the Building Commissioner pursuant to Section 13-20-645. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Building Commissioner from seeking to directly revoke a permit pursuant to Section 13-20-645.
(Added Coun. J. 11-3-99, p. 13842, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 5-2-01, p. 57403, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. II, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61755, Art. I, § 21)