(A) Maintenance. All signs requiring a permit pursuant to this subchapter, together with all their supports, braces, guys, and anchors, shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation. The display surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all times. Every sign and the immediate surrounding premises shall be maintained by the owner or person in charge thereof in a clean, sanitary, and unoffensive condition and free and clear of all obnoxious substances, rubbish, and weeds. Notice shall be given to the Administrator of any change in the sign user, sign owner or owner of the property on which the sign is located.
(B) Inspection. All signs for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Administrator. The Administrator or his or her designee is authorized to enter upon any property or premises to ascertain compliance with this subchapter. Such entrance shall be made during business hours unless an emergency exists. The Administrator may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the maintenance provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. 188, passed 4-11-13)