An abandoned sign is defined as any sign that meets any one of the following:
(a) Any non-conforming sign that remains after the termination of a business if the business has ceased operations and is closed to the public for twelve (12) months.
(b) Any nonconforming sign that remains after the removal of any building or the remodeling of more than 50% of the fair market value of any building on the lot or lots upon which the sign exists.
(c) Upon determining that a sign is abandoned pursuant to (a) or (b) above, the building and Zoning Commissioner shall make a reasonable effort to notify, in writing, the owner of the property on which the sign is located. Upon receiving notification that an abandoned sign exists on his property, the owner shall have the abandoned sign removed within thirty (30) days or shall file an appeal with the Board of Zoning Appeals. The filing of such an appeal shall stay the time for removal of the sign pending decision of the Board. If the Board upholds the decision of the Building and Zoning Commissioner, the abandoned sign shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the Board's decision. If thereafter the property owner does not remove the sign, the City shall have the sign removed at the owner's expense.
(Ord. 057-2013. Passed 5-13-13.)
(Ord. 057-2013. Passed 5-13-13.)