(a) In the event that a sign, sign structure, or both are deemed by the Building Official as a serious hazard, such hazard shall be abated in accordance with the adopted versions of the International Property Maintenance Code, the Ohio Building Code, or both, as applicable.
(b) The Building Official shall determine the level of risk and set deadlines for compliance accordingly. In the event of a determination of imminent threat to life-safety, the Building Official may cause such sign, sign structure, or both to be removed summarily and without notice. The person, firm, or corporation having property ownership or other legal control of the sign, sign structure, or both, shall be individually and separately liable for the expense incurred in the removal of such sign, sign structure, or both.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prevent the repair or restoration to a safe condition of such hazardous conditions subject to safeguards and approvals by the Building Official in accordance with applicable codes.
(Ord. 2022-22. Passed 5-10-22.)