It is the duty of the Chief of Police to inspect or cause to be inspected at regular intervals every sign, canopy or awning which extends over any public way. If any such sign is insecure, he or she shall report this to the owner or occupant of the premises upon which the sign is located. If the sign is not made secure within ten days after such notice, it may be torn down on order of the City Council.
(‘82 Code, § 12.28.040)