The Building Official or his or her designee shall immediately cause the removal of any sign which, in the judgment of either the Director or the Building Official is found to be within the public right-of-way and/or easements and are found to place citizens in immediate peril, by any or a combination of the following methods using sound judgment under the circumstances:
(A) Removal or modification of the sign by city staff with business owner (or property owner if business has ceased operations) to be billed for time and materials;
(B) Notification orally or in writing to the business owner causing the removal of the signs within a 24-hour period or lesser period of time, as prescribed by the Building Official or his or her designee; and
(C) Immediate citation of the business owner (or property owner if business has ceased operations) or party responsible for the sign.
(1995 Code, § 10.188.190) (Ord. 00-1854, passed - -2000)