(a) In the event that it becomes necessary to remove a political sign, advertisement or poster which has been placed, or permitted to remain in violation of this chapter, then such removal may be performed by the City.
(b) Whenever removal is performed by the City, the cost of such removal shall be at a rate of ten dollars ($10.00) for each sign, advertisement or poster removed. If the sign, advertisement or poster is on private property, the cost of removal shall be borne by the owner, tenant or occupant of the property. If the sign, advertisement or poster is on public property, the cost of removal shall be borne by the candidate identified on such sign, advertisement or poster. In cases where the sign, advertisement or poster pertains to an issue being submitted to the electorate, the cost of removal shall be borne by the chairman of the committee posting the sign, advertisement or poster, or the person identified as the chairman of such committee.
(c) The collection of removal costs set forth in subsection (b) hereof shall be performed by the Director of Law through appropriate civil proceedings.
(d) The civil penalties set forth in this section shall be in addition to the penalties set forth in Section 507.99.
(Ord. 83-40. Passed 7-7-83.)