A. Any sign that was in place on the effective date of this chapter and does not comply with the requirements of this chapter:
1. Shall be removed, at no cost to the city in accordance with the procedure specified in Article X of Chapter 15.148 of this title;
2. If modified, altered, moved, or not maintained as required by Section 15.148.730 after the effective date of this chapter, shall be removed immediately, at no cost to the city, in accordance with the procedure specified in Article X of Chapter 15.148 of this title.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A, the director of planning may abate at any time, without prior notice:
1. Any dangerous or defective sign;
2. Any real estate, political or temporary sign after expiration of the time specified in Section 15.152.040 of this chapter;
3. Any sign located in whole or in part, on or in any public right-of-way or public property that does not have a valid revocable encroachment permit issued pursuant to Title 3 of this code. (Ord. 2005-021 § 1; Prior code § 3.19.272)