(a) No sign as regulated by any of the provisions of this chapter shall be erected along any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location by reason of position, shape or color, it may interfere with, or be confused with any authorized traffic device, sign, or signal.
(b) Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer communicates a message concerning the property on which it is located shall be taken down by the owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use of the building upon five working days notice from the Building Inspector. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified, the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, and any expenses incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building.
(c) If the Building Inspector's inspection finds that any sign is unsafe or insecure, or is a danger to the public, or has been erected or constructed, or is being maintained in violation of this chapter, the Building Inspector shall give notice thereof to the owner of the sign, and cite the owner hereunder if appropriate. The Building Inspector may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice.
(d) Signs lawfully erected but nonconforming by adoption of this code or amendments thereto, are regulated by provisions of Section 1157.03.
(e) The owner or occupant of any premises upon which a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is apparent or the owner of any sign placed or remaining anywhere in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed prima-facie responsible for the violation so evidenced and subject to the penalty provided.
(Ord. 64-2001. Passed 7-16-01.)