(a) For purposes of this section, "sign element" or "element" means a sign, a sign structure or both, as well as any sign exterior lighting, monitoring camera or other sign-related equipment
(b) Within ten days after an outdoor sign element becomes abandoned, the owner, manager or other person in charge of the building or parcel of property containing the abandoned sign element shall: (1) notify the Building Commissioner, in writing, on a form prescribed by the Commissioner of the abandonment; and (2) cause all abandoned elements to be removed, at his or her own cost, within thirty days of reporting the abandonment to the Commissioner, unless the Commissioner grants approval in writing for a longer removal period. Any person who violates this subsection shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 and not more than $2,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent an earlier reporting of the abandonment to the Commissioner. If a sign element is voluntarily reported to the Commissioner as abandoned, the Building Commissioner may revoke the permit for such sign element without any further notice or action.
(c) Failure to comply with subsection (b) of this section may result in revocation of the permit for the abandoned sign or sign structure pursuant to Section 13-20-645.
(Added Coun. J. 9-27-00, p. 41633, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61755, Art. I, § 29)