All signs shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Administrator and all permits are mere licenses subject to revocation by the Administrator. When the Administrator finds that a sign for which a permit has been issued is in violation of the permit conditions or a sign has been installed without a permit, he or she shall proceed per Section 1137.99.
(a) Signs, Current. Any sign advertising or identifying a bonafide business or product no longer being conducted or sold, shall be removed within a reasonable time period established by the Administrator. When there is failure to comply with such notice within the time specified, the Administrator shall cause the removal of the sign and the owner of record or lessee of property shall pay any expense incurred.
(b) Signs, Hazardous. The Administrator may cause any sign which is an imminent hazard or immediate peril to the safety, health, and welfare of persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice. This section shall not be construed to prevent the repair or restoration to a safe condition as directed by the building official or any part of an existing sign when damaged by storm or other accidental emergency.
(c) Signs, Relocated. Any sign that is moved to another location either on the same or to other premises shall be considered a new sign and a permit shall be secured for any work performed in connection therewith when required by this chapter.
(d) Signs, Removing or Reconstructing. A sign heretofore approved and erected shall not be repaired, altered, or removed, reconstructed, rebuilt, or relocated unless it is made to comply with all applicable requirements of this chapter.
(e) Signs, Maintenance. All signs for which approval is required, together with all their supports and anchors, shall be kept in repair in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and when not galvanized or constructed of approved corrosion-resistive, noncombustible materials shall be painted when necessary to prevent corrosion, deterioration, or a disorderly appearance.
(f) Signs, Lighting. Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, all signs may be illuminated. However, no sign may utilize the following:
(1) An exposed lighting source with or without an external reflector and without a sunscreen or comparable diffusion.
(2) Any revolving beacon light.
(Ord. 4312. Passed 11-19-09.)