Signs which may be or may hereafter become rotted, unsafe, or unsightly shall be repaired or removed by the owner or lessee of the property upon which the sign stands upon reasonable notice (30 days) by the city. The owner, lessee, or manager of any sign that contacts the ground and the owner of the land on which the same is located shall keep grass, weeds, and other growth cut, and shall remove all debris and rubbish from the area beneath the sign. If the owner, lessee, or manager of the property fails to act in accordance with this section, such failure to act shall constitute a public nuisance, and the city may seek injunctive relief through a motion for summary enforcement, or obtain an administrative search and seizure warrant for removal of the sign in question. All costs incurred for removal may be charged to the owner of the sign and/or property owner and if unpaid, certified to the Chisago County Auditor as a lien against the property on which the sign was located.
(Ord. 2018-10-3, passed 10-9-2018)