(A) All persons responsible for an illegal sign posted on public property, as well as any person who actually posted the sign, shall be jointly and severally liable for the costs of the city for the removal of such sign from public property. Such charges shall be in addition to all other legal remedies, criminal, civil and administrative, which may be pursued by the city, to address any violation of this code.
(B) The City Manager, or his/her designee, is authorized to determine the person or persons responsible for the placement of the sign and to invoice such person for the amount of such costs.
(C) An invoice shall be served upon a responsible party by the City of San Gabriel, via certified mail, return receipt requested.
(D) The total amount of the invoice shall be deemed to be a civil debt to the city and the city may take such action to recover such charges as the city is authorized to do so by law for the recovery of a civil debt.
(Ord. 482-C.S., passed 2-17-98)