Article 6 — Enforcement

A violation of this chapter may be subject to enforcement in accordance with Chapter 1-9 and/or Chapter 8-21 of this municipal code.

(Ord. 565 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

A lawfully erected nonconforming sign is not subject to the new requirements of this chapter. Alteration, enlargement or replacement of a lawfully erected nonconforming sign makes the sign illegal and requires conformity with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 565 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

(a)

If the code enforcement officer determines that an illegal sign poses an immediate danger to the general welfare, health and safety, the sign may be abated without the necessity for prior notice or hearing.

(b)

If an illegal sign is located in the public right-of-way, the code enforcement officer may remove such signage without prior notice of hearing. The officer shall notify the sign's owner or sponsor of the removal and give 30 days notice for retrieval of the sign. If the owner or sponsor does not retrieve the sign within 30 days, the officer may dispose of the sign as it sees fit without further liability to the owner or sponsor for this action.

(c)

Any other illegal signs may be subject to abatement in accordance with Chapter 8-21 of this code.

(d)

The owner or sponsor of an abated sign shall be responsible for all the city's abatement and associated administrative costs.

(Ord. 565 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)