§ 17.40.510. Unsafe, illegal, dilapidated and abandoned signs.

A.

Unsafe Signs. Should any sign be determined unsafe by the zoning administrator, upon receipt of written notice the sign owner shall: (1) remove the sign forthwith in the case of immediate danger, or otherwise within ten days; or (2) bring the sign into compliance with all provisions of this title within the same period. If such order is not complied with within ten days, in addition to other remedies the zoning administrator may have such sign removed at the expense of the owner.

B.

Illegal Signs. Any sign that was illegal under the sign regulations that preceded the ordinance codified in this title shall be illegal after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title. Any sign which was erected without the required permits shall be deemed a continuing violation and shall not be considered under the provisions regarding nonconforming signs.

1.

Signs constructed, erected or altered without a permit as required by this article or by the provisions of prior regulations shall be illegal.

2.

An illegal sign and its appurtenances shall be removed in no more than ten days after written notice by the zoning administrator, or brought into compliance with all provisions of this title within the same period. If such order is not complied with within ten days, in addition to other remedies the zoning administrator may have such sign removed at the expense of the owner.

C.

Dilapidated Signs. All signs regulated by this title, together with their supports, braces, guys and anchors shall be maintained in good repair. The zoning administrator may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with this code, including the provisions of the metropolitan building code and the metropolitan electrical code.

D.

Abandoned Signs. The zoning administrator shall notify in writing the owner or lessee of the sign that has been determined to be abandoned. The notice shall contain a removal order giving ten days for compliance. If the sign and its appurtenances are not removed within ten days, in addition to other remedies the zoning administrator may have the sign removed at the expense of the owner.

(Ord. 96-555 § 10.11(C), 1997)