(a) All signs, including those not requiring permit, shall at all times be maintained in a safe and sound structural condition and in a presentable condition (no areas of peeling paint or rust, missing letters, holes, damaged parts, faded areas, etc.). Should any sign be, or become, unpresentable, unsafe, or in danger of falling, the owner of the sign or person maintaining the sign shall proceed to put the sign in a safe, secure and/or presentable condition, or remove the sign.
(b) The Zoning Inspector shall cause the removal of any sign or structure determined to be unsafe and/or structurally unsound if the owner fails to affect necessary repairs within ten days of receipt of written notification from the Zoning Administrator.
(c) In cases of emergency, the Zoning Inspector may order the immediate removal of a dangerous or defective sign without notice.
(d) All signs pertinent to a business which has ceased operation for at least 180 consecutive days shall be removed before or upon reaching the 180-day period. Seasonal businesses shall be exempt from this requirement.
(e) All illegal signs shall be removed after notification procedures pursuant to Section 1290.28 have been executed. Any sign removed upon order of the Zoning Inspector shall be at the expense of the owner (through a lien on the premises) upon which the sign is located if necessary.
(Ord. 06-29. Passed 5-1-06.)