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Sec. 30-856. Notice of violation; order to repair or remove sign in addition to the remedies authorized in section 30-576, the city may cause the following action to be taken: (a) When,in the opinion of the city administrator, or designee, a violation of the Code exists, the city administrator, or designee, shall issue a written order to either the owner of the sign or the owner of the property on which the sign is placed. The order shall specify those sections of the Code involved, shall describe the violation and shall direct that the violation be corrected within 30 days from the date of the order; (b) If,upon inspection, the city administrator, or designee, finds that a sign is abandoned or is structurally or electrically defective, or in any way endangers the public, the city administrator, or designee, shall issue a written order to the owner of the sign and occupant of the premises stating the nature of the violation and requiring repair or removal of the sign within 30 days of the date of the order. (Code 1982, J 900.22(7)(G); Ord. No. 09-06, 1, 7-20-2009) Sec. 30-857.Authority of city administrator, or designee (a) Administrative procedures. The city administrator, or designee, shall process applications for peimnits and variances, schedule public hearings as required, and enforce and carry out all provisions of this subdivision. The city administrator, or designee,is authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with this function. (b) Inspection.. The building official, city administrator, or designee,is empowered,upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter or inspect any building, structure, or premises in the city for the purpose of inspection of a sign and its structural and electrical connections to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. •Such inspections shall be carried out during business hours unless an emergency exists. (Code 1982, 5. 900.22(7)(A); Ord. No. 09-06, 1, 7-20-2009) Sec. 30-858. Removal of signs by city (a) The city administrator, or designee, may cause the removal of any Illegal Sign,any sign remaining after a business closes, or any sign not properly maintained in cases of emergency, or after failure to timely comply with written orders for removal or repair.After removal or demolition of the sign, a notice shall be mailed to the sign owner and owner of the property where the sign was located stating the nature of the work and the date on which it was performed and demanding payment of the costs as certified by the city administrator, or designee, together with an additional 50 percent for inspection and incidental costs. If the amount specified in the notice is not paid within 30 days after mailing of the notice,it shall become a lien against the 3