(a) A sign or sign structure that was constructed, painted, installed, or maintained in conformance with a permit under this ordinance, but for which the permit has lapsed or not been renewed or for which the time allowed for the continuance of a nonconforming sign has expired, or has for any reason been abandoned shall be removed by the person responsible for the sign or sign structure upon written notice, by certified mail, from the Zoning Officer, and in any case within ten days of the date of such notice. After which time the Zoning Officer may cause the sign or sign structure to be removed at the expense of the person responsible for the sign or sign structure without further notice from or action by the City. Such sign or sign structure, once removed, if not claimed by the owner with ten (10) days of removal, may be destroyed.
(b) Any sign erected without a permit or not in conformity with Article 1359 or any other general provision applicable to this Planning and Zoning Code, shall be subject to immediate removal by the City of Wheeling or its agents, at the expense of the person responsible for the sign or sign structure. Such sign or sign structure, once removed, if not claimed by the owner within ten (10) days of removal, may be destroyed.
(Ord. 12933. Passed 9-21-04.)