(A) Remedial action. Whenever the recipient of a corrective action order fails to obey the order within the time limit set forth therein, or in an emergency, the Building Official/Zoning Official may alter or remove the offending street graphic or take any other action necessary to effect compliance with this chapter.
(1983 Code, § 18.5-164)
(B) Reimbursement for costs. Any expense incurred by this city pursuant to authorized street graphic remedial action, pursuant to § 153.079 and division (A) of this section, shall be billed by first class mail to the owner of the offending street graphic. If this bill has not been paid within 30 days, the unpaid charge shall constitute a lien upon the real estate where the street graphic is located. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to file a notice of lien in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of the county, to foreclose this lien, and to sue the owner of the real estate, or the sign permittee, or their agents, in a civil action to recover the money due for the foregoing services, plus all expenses incurred pursuant to collection efforts including services, plus all expenses incurred pursuant to collection efforts including litigation expenses, plus reasonable attorney’s fees to be fixed by the court.
(1983 Code, § 18.5-165)
(Ord. 2944, passed 10-4-2001; Am. Ord. 3448, passed 1-7-2016) Penalty, see § 153.999