Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any sign which is located on property which becomes vacant and unoccupied for a period of three months or more, or any sign which pertains to a time, event, or purpose which no longer applies, shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Permanent signs applicable to a business temporarily suspended because of a change of ownership or management of such business shall not be deemed abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of six months or more. An abandoned sign is prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the sign or owner of the premises.
(Ord. 81-0-8, passed 4-21-81) Penalty, see § 157.999
Cross-reference:
Abandoned businesses and activities, see § 157.058