9.40.040   Abatement of signs.
   A.   Any temporary sign or signs in violation of this chapter shall be abated within twenty-four hours after notice has been given in writing to abate the sign or signs. Any sign which involves letters placed on a marquee is considered a temporary sign for purposes of this chapter.
   B.   Any sign or signs in violation of this chapter which can be covered or painted over in such a manner so that the sign will comply with this chapter and which do not require removal or mechanical or electrical alterations of the whole or part of the sign shall be covered or painted over within seven days after written notice has been given in writing to abate the sign or signs.
   C.   Signs in violation of this chapter which require mechanical or electrical alteration of all or part of the sign or require the removal of part or all of the sign in order to comply with this chapter shall be altered or removed within thirty days after service of written notice to abate the sign or signs.
(Ord. 73-4-699 § 2 (part): prior code § 15.05.040)