(A) Construction and installation. All signs shall be constructed and installed according to the provisions of state and local building and electrical codes.
(B) Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in a neat and attractive condition by their owners. Frames and structural supports shall be kept treated or painted to prevent rust, deterioration, rotting and corrosion.
(C) Dangerous or unlawful signs. When any sign becomes insecure, in danger of falling, or otherwise unsafe, or if any sign shall be unlawfully installed, erected, or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the owner thereof or person or firm maintaining the sign shall upon written notice by the town make such sign conform to the provisions of this chapter or remove it within ten working days.
(D) Misleading signs. Any sign which advertises a business, product or service which is no longer being conducted, sold or provided from the premises where the sign is located or which refers to an event or occasion that has already occurred shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having beneficial use of the property upon which the sign is located within 20 working days after written notice from the town.
(E) Legal remedies. Upon the failure of any person or firm to comply with the terms and provisions of a written notice served upon them under the provisions of divisions (C) and (D) above, the town shall be entitled to file an action in the Circuit or Superior Courts of the county in order to obtain an order directing the person or firm to comply with the requirements of this chapter or authorizing the town to remove or cause the offending sign to conform to the requirements of this chapter and assessing the costs and expenses thereof to the responsible person or firm.
(Ord. 250A, passed 9-4-2001) Penalty, see § 151.99