(A) The construction and maintenance performance standards for signs contained in the Basic/National Building Code (BOCA) are adopted herein by reference and shall be the performance standards for the construction and continual maintenance of signs regulated by this chapter unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
(B) All components of a sign shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from all electrical and mechanical hazards, including but not limited to, faulty wiring, loose connections, missing or broken panels, etc. All electrical service shall conform to the city Electrical Code.
(C) Signs and their support structure(s) shall be painted when necessary to prevent corrosion or to replace peeling or flaking paint.
(D) Any sign in violation of the construction and maintenance performance standards shall be repaired or removed within 30 days after written notice from the administrative official. The notice to repair or remove the sign shall be served on the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the property upon which the sign is found.
(E) Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with the order of the administrative official to repair or remove the sign shall be in violation of this section. In addition to the penalties provided for in § 160.99 of this chapter, the administrative official is hereby authorized to make application to the courts for an injunction requiring compliance with this chapter ordering the repair or removal of the sign.
(Ord. 2001-5053, passed 3-6-2001)