16-15-16: DISCONTINUED OR ABANDONED SIGNS:
Signs which are not properly maintained as determined by the building official or which advertise a use which has been abandoned or discontinued shall be removed by the property owner within ninety (90) days after abandonment of the principal use or may thereafter be removed by the building official with such removal expense charged to the property owner. Signs that meet the definition of "painted ghost wall sign" shall not be considered discontinued or abandoned. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)