§ 58-21. Removal of unlawful or dangerous signs.

(a)

Removal. The city may order the removal of any sign in violation of this chapter by written notice to the permit holder, then to the owner of the sign; or if the sign owner cannot be found or cannot be determined, then to the sign erector and any party that procured the erection of the sign. If a permit has been issued, such notice shall operate to revoke the permit.

(b)

Procedure following removal order. If the sign is not removed within the time allowable the city shall issue a citation to the appropriate person(s) and the matter will be heard in municipal court.

(c)

Removal without notice. The city shall have removed any sign in violation of this chapter, without giving notice to any party, if:

(1)

Said sign is upon the public right-of-way or upon other public property or upon the

(2)

Pavement of a private street or drive; or

(3)

Said sign poses an immediate safety threat to the life or health of any members of the public.

If the city removes the sign, it shall have the right to collect all costs from the sign and/or property owner as set forth in subsection (d) below.

(d)

Removal after court determination. Other than signs located in a public right-of-way, a sign shall be removed by the city after a final determination by a court that the sign is unlawful and should be removed. If the permittee or property owner fails to remove the sign, the sign may be immediately removed and disposed of by the city with all costs to be paid by the permittee or property owner. If permittee or property owner fails to pay within 30 days, a lien can be filed on said property for the incurred expenses.

(Ord. No. 13-2011, § 1(Att. § 21), 6-29-11)