(A) Pole signs: re-use of existing poles. Existing poles that remain in place, are not damaged, have not been removed from their location, and are permitted according to see § 156.24 may be reused provided that the reuse complies with all applicable requirements of the standards by sign district. Any reuse shall require Building Official acceptance of an engineer's inspection of the sign structure and sealed certification that the pole structure and foundation is sound for the reuse as proposed by the applicant.
(B) Maintenance condition. All signs shall be maintained in a safe, neat, and orderly condition and appearance, and shall be repainted or otherwise maintained by the property owner to prevent corrosion or deterioration caused by the weather, age, or any other conditions.
(C) Maintenance for safety. All signs shall be maintained to prevent any kind of safety hazard, including faulty sign structures, a fire hazard, or an electrical shock hazard.
(D) Unused sign materials. All unused sign hardware or wiring that is visible from the right-of- way shall be removed.
(E) Removal. If the sign is maintained in an unsafe or unsecured condition, the city may serve notice to the property that such sign shall be removed or the condition corrected within 30 days of notice. If the sign is not removed or the condition is not corrected within 30 days, the city may remove the sign at the property owner's expense. The city may remove any sign that is an immediate peril to persons or property summarily and without notice.
(Ord. 01-2016-07, passed 1-26-16)