(A) Maintenance. All signs for which a permit is required, together with all their supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be kept in repair in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; and when not galvanized or constructed of approved corrosion-resistive noncombustible materials shall be painted when necessary to prevent corrosion.
(B) Housekeeping. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner or lessee of every sign to maintain the immediate premises occupied by the sign in a clean, sanitary and healthful condition. Any person, firm or corporation occupying any vacant lot or premises with a ground sign shall be charged with the keeping of same clean, sanitary, inoffensive and free and clear of all noxious substance in the vicinity of such ground sign.
(C) Inspection. Every sign for which a permit has been issued and every existing sign for which a permit is required, shall be inspected at least once every calendar year. “Exempted” signs may be inspected at the discretion of the Building Official to insure their entitlement of such status.
(Ord. 91-5, passed 12-27-91) Penalty, see § 151.99