A sign found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter which is not removed within the time period provided elsewhere in this chapter shall be deemed a public nuisance within the meaning of Section 1313.01(a) which may be abated as follows. Should the nuisance not be abated within the period allowed by the Building Officer, the City Manager, or his agent, is authorized, at any time thereafter, to enter upon the premises to abate the nuisance by removal of the sign or by taking any other such action as may be required. No owner shall deny the City Manager or his agent the right of entry upon the premises for such purposes.
In abating the nuisance the City Manager may call upon any department of the City for whatever assistance may be necessary or may, by private contract, obtain the abatement thereof. The cost of such private contract shall be paid for from City funds specifically authorized by Council in order to abate such public nuisance.
In abating such nuisance the City Manager may go to whatever extent is necessary to complete abatement of the same and the cost of the abatement action shall be recovered from the owner as follows:
(a) The owner shall be billed directly by certified mail for the cost of the abatement. The bill for the cost of the abatement shall be paid within sixty days after receipt of the bill.
(b) If the cost is not so recovered then the City shall cause such cost to be levied as an assessment and recovered in accordance with Ohio R.C. 715.261.
(Ord. 1984-53. Passed 7-24-84; Ord. 2019-05. Passed 1-28-19.)