(A) Sign facings may be removed, replaced, or painted; but, any sign which does not display a message during a 180-day period will be considered abandoned and shall be removed.
(B) No partial, incomplete, or defaced advertising shall be permitted.
(C) Should any sign, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, become insecure or in danger of failing, or otherwise unsafe, the Inspector shall give written notice of the condition of the sign to the person owning, leasing, or responsible for the sign. Said person so notified shall correct the unsafe condition of the sign in a manner approved by the Inspector in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(D) All signs shall be kept in good repair and, unless of galvanized or non-corroding metal or treated with appropriate wood preservative, shall be thoroughly painted as often as necessary, consistent with good maintenance. All braces, bolts, clips, supporting frames and fastenings shall be free from deterioration, termite infestation, rot or loosening. In case any sign is not maintained, the Inspector shall give written notice to the owner or lessee thereof to so maintain the sign or remove the sign.
(Ord. 950, passed 12-13-05)