The Committee on Streets and Alleys may inspect at regular intervals every sign, canopy or awning which extends over any sidewalk, street, alley or other public way. If any such sign or canopy is found to be insecurely fastened, the member of such committee making such inspection shall report this fact to the owner of the sign, canopy or awning or to the owner or occupant of the premises on which it is fastened, and such owner or occupant shall either repair or remove such sign, canopy or awning within ten (10) days thereafter. (1979 Code § 7-2-4)