1145.12 MAINTENANCE.

   It shall be the duty of the owner of any lot on which a sign is located to maintain such sign in a condition of fitness for the designed use and in the designed manner and in a good state of repair. This duty shall apply with respect to any sign including signs for which a permit is not required and including also signs presently existing whether they be conforming or nonconforming.

   Signs shall be removed by the property owner when the sign advertises a business or use no longer existing.

   The Building Commissioner shall determine whether or not the sign is being properly maintained. (Ord. 5-1995. Passed 5-9-95.)