All signs shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the City Manager and all permits are mere licenses subject to revocation by the City Manager. When the City Manager finds that a sign for which a permit has been issued is in violation of the permit conditions or a sign has been installed without a permit, he or she shall proceed per § 90.99.
(A) Signs, current. Any sign advertising or identify in a bonafide business or product no longer being conducted or sold, shall be removed within a reasonable time period established by the City Manager. On failure to comply with such notice within the time specified, the City Manager shall cause the removal of the sign and any expense incurred shall be paid by the permit holder.
(B) Signs, hazardous. The City Manager may cause any sign which is an imminent hazard or immediate peril to the safety, health, and welfare of persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice. This section shall not be construed to prevent the repair or restoration to a safe condition as directed by the building official or any part of an existing sign when damaged by storm or other accidental emergency.
(C) Signs, relocated. Any sign that is moved to another location either on the same or to other premises shall be considered a new sign and a permit shall be secured for any work performed in connection therewith when required by this chapter.
(D) Signs, removing or reconstructing. A sign heretofore approved and erected shall not be repaired, altered, or removed, reconstructed, rebuilt, or relocated unless it is made to comply with all applicable requirements of this chapter.
(E) Signs, maintenance. All signs for which approval is required, together with all their supports 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, deterioration, or a disorderly appearance.
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02) Penalty, see § 90.99