(A) All new street signs erected within the city must be in conformance with the specifications of this section.
(B) The owner of any subdivision or other development shall erect or cause to be erected street signs in conformance with this subchapter at any and all intersections within such subdivision or development upon construction of any street on or after the effective date of this subchapter. Where any subdivision owner has failed to install street signs and still is selling lots for building, it will be the responsibility of the subdivision owner to provide and erect street signs within the subdivision that shall be in conformance with this subchapter.
(C) Sign specification. All signs erected shall be in conformance, at minimum, to West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways and Installation of Road Name Signing published March, 1999.
(D) Signage, which is damaged or destroyed, shall be the responsibility of the individual(s) causing such damage or destruction, whether by negligence or otherwise. The agency or individual(s) responsible for maintenance of the damaged sign shall have the authority to recover costs of replacing the sign from the individual(s) causing the damage or destruction.
(E) Any person found to be responsible for damage or destruction of any road or street sign not belonging to the city, shall pay all of the costs for such damage or destruction, including but not limited to, cost for sign removal and replacement. Failure to pay for the damage or destruction may result in legal action against responsible party for all costs, such as court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
(Ord. 1670, passed 2-8-10) Penalty, see § 912.99