A. Any sign that is constructed or maintained in violation of this chapter, or in violation of any permit issued pursuant to this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance and subject to abatement and removal as provided herein. The town planner or his designee may cause to be removed any sign found in violation of this chapter.
1. The town planner or his designee shall prepare a notice describing the sign, listing the location, specifying the violation, and stating the sign must be removed or the violation must be corrected within ten (10) days of the date of receipt or posting of said notice.
2. The notice shall be posted on the property or sent by regular mail to the owner of the sign and the owner of the property on which the sign is located at their last known addresses.
3. Any person having an interest in the sign may file a written appeal about the notice to the town council within ten (10) days of posting the property or receipt of the letter.
4. The town planner or his designee may immediately remove any sign that is in violation for a second or subsequent time without prior notice being sent.
5. The town planner or his designee may immediately remove any sign that causes an imminent danger to the public safety without prior notice being sent.
6. Any sign removed by the town planner or his designee pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall become the property of the town of Winter Park and may be disposed of in any manner deemed appropriate by the town planner or his designee after being stored for a period of time not less than ninety (90) days.
7. The cost of the removal and disposal of the sign shall be considered a debt owed to the town of Winter Park by the owner of the sign and the owner of the property. This debt may be recovered in an appropriate court action by the town of Winter Park or by placing said debt on the tax rolls as provided by state statute. (Ord. 440, Series of 2010)