a. Every sign and its supports, braces, guys, anchors and electrical equipment shall be maintained in safe condition, and be kept free from defective or missing parts or peeling paint. The inspector shall have the authority to order the removal of a sign which constitutes a hazard to the health, safety or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, 30 days following legal notice to the owner of the property.
b. The inspector shall also have the authority to order the removal of signs in any district which are abandoned for a period of one year. For purposes of this article, a sign shall be considered abandoned if no copy or advertising matter is exhibited, if such copy is only partially legible, or if the business advertised has been abandoned.
c. The cost of removal may be added to other civil fines imposed under this ordinance. The assessed charges for removal shall be the actual cost of removal and disposal of all sign material, plus 50 percent.

(Ord. of 9-25-06(1))

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