Unsafe signs may be removed by the city without prior notice. Alternatively, the Director may issue a notice of violation and give the permittee, property owner or person in possession and control of the property 15 days to cure the violation. In the case of an unsafe sign removed by the city, the costs of such removal and storage are borne by the permittee, property owner, or person in possession and control of the property, as applicable, and may be collected by the city in the same manner as it collects any other debt or obligation. No unsafe sign that has been removed and stored by the city may be released until the costs of removal and storage are paid. If an unsafe sign remains unclaimed for a period of 30 days after notice of removal is sent to the permittee, property owner, or person in possession and control of the property, it is deemed to be unclaimed personal property and disposed of in accordance with the law.
(Ord. 1122, passed 10-18-04)