Pursuant to G.S. § 160A-193, the Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to summarily remove, abate or remedy a sign which is dangerous or prejudicial to the public health or safety. The expense of the action shall be paid by the sign owner, or if the sign owner cannot be determined, by the land owner, and if not paid, shall be a lien upon the land or premises where the nuisance arose, and shall be collected as unpaid taxes.
(2002 Code, Art. VIII, § 92.00.49) (Ord. passed 10-19-1999)