For any sign or advertising structure now or hereafter existing, which advertises a business, commodity, service, entertainment, activity or event which has been discontinued, or is located on property which has been vacant and unoccupied, the Building Inspector shall give written notice requiring removal of the sign to the property owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building, structure or premises upon which it is found. If, after notification, the proper person fails to remove the sign or structure within 60 days after the notice, the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to seek owner consent or court authorization for removal. However, if the sign structure meets all ordinance requirements for size and location, the owner may keep the existing sign structure provided a blank panel is provided while a new tenant is sought.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 3-1.11, passed 1-4-2010)