A. Order Of Violation: If it is determined that a violation of this title exists, the zoning administrator shall issue a written order to the alleged violator. The order shall specify those sections of the city ordinances of which the individual may be in violation and shall state that the individual has ten (10) business days from the date of the order in which to correct the alleged violation or to appeal to the administrative hearing officer.
B. Abandoned Signs: The following provisions shall govern the treatment of abandoned signs:
1. If, upon inspection, it is found that a sign is abandoned or structurally, materially, electrically or otherwise defective, in such a way as to endanger the public, the zoning administrator shall issue a written order to the owner of the sign and/or the occupant of the premises, stating the nature of the violation and requiring the repair or removal of the sign within fifteen (15) days of the date of the order.
2. Signs shall be considered abandoned and subject to removal pursuant to the procedures of this section under any of the following circumstances:
a. Where a sign is not kept in good condition, adequately repaired and maintained at all times; the standard for adequate repairs is that the repairs shall be at least equal to the quality and design of the original work in manufacturing and installing the sign, reasonable wear and tear excepted;
b. Where a sign pertains to activities or occupants that are no longer using the premises on which it is located, and it has not been removed or the sign copy changed within thirty (30) days after the associated enterprise or occupant has vacated the premises; or
c. Where the sign concerns a specific event and five (5) days have elapsed since the occurrence of that event.
C. Hazardous Conditions: In cases of emergency, or an identified hazard, the zoning administrator may cause the immediate removal of a dangerous or defective sign, which presents a hazard to the public safety, without notice.
D. Impound: Signs located in, or within ten feet (10') of, any public street right of way and determined to be in violation of the provisions of this title, may be impounded at any time. (Ord. 2009-17, 4-21-2009; amd. Ord. 2023-65, 11-14-2023)