Upon determination of the Code Enforcement Director or his designee that any sign is hazardous or insecure, or is a menace to the public, he/she shall give by means of written notice, sent certified mail to the owner, agent or person having the beneficial interest in the premises on which the sign is located. Correction of the condition which caused the violation shall be effected within five (5) days after receipt of the notice. If the condition is not corrected by the end of the fifth (5th) day, the Code Enforcement Director or his designee is hereby authorized to cause the sign to be removed forthwith at the expense of the owner, agent or person having the beneficial interest in the premises on which the sign is located.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, the Code Enforcement Director or his designee is authorized to cause any sign to be removed immediately and without notice, at the expense of the owner, agent or person having the beneficial interest in the premises on which the sign is located, whenever he/she determines that such sign is an immediate peril to persons or property.
(Ord. 0-1192. Passed 6-14-05.)