Violations and enforcement
(a) Violation and penalties. For every violation of this article or of any requirement attached to the granting of a special exception, the owner, lessor, lessee, occupant, sign erector or contractor interested in the premises upon which the violation has been committed who refuses to abate the violation within ten working days after written notice has been served by certified mail or civil process shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $100.00 per day, plus reasonable court costs. Each day of the existence of the violation shall be deemed a separate offense. Immediately upon notification of any violation, the town solicitor shall institute appropriate action to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove such violation. Any sign which is installed contrary to the requirements of this article or without a sign permit shall be a violation of this article. The building official may order the removal of any sign not maintained in accordance with this article or deemed to be unsafe or obsolete. Prior to ordering such removal, the building official shall notify the applicant in accordance with this subsection.
(b) Enforcement. This article shall be administered and enforced by the building official.
(Ord. No. 94-14, § 1, 8-15-1994)