Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any sign which is located on property which becomes vacant and unoccupied for a period of 12 months or more, or any sign which pertains to a time, event or purpose which no longer applies, shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Permanent signs applicable to a business temporarily suspended because of a change of ownership or management of such business shall not be deemed abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of six months or more. An abandoned sign is prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the sign or the premises.
(Ord. passed 3-13-2012)