(a) The owner of any sign, or the owner of the premises on which it is located, shall be responsible for the removal of such sign if and when the business is abandoned. Such removal shall include the complete blocking out of all painted wall signs and supports, braces, guys, anchors and electrical service. The removal of such signs shall be carried out within thirty days after the time specified in Section 1359.03.
(b) In the case of noncompliance with subsection (a) hereof, the Building Commissioner shall notify in writing the owner of the abandoned sign and the owner of the premises on which such sign is located, or have the option to notify either one of them, ordering the removal of such sign. If this order is not complied with within fourteen days after the date of such order, the Building Commissioner shall remove such sign at the expense of the owner of the real estate.
(Ord. 2011-5. Passed 2-1-11.)