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(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(1))
<br />Sec. 30-856. Notice of violation; order to repair or remove sign.
<br />In addition to the remedies authorized in section 30-576, the city may cause the following action to
<br />be taken:
<br />(1) When, in the opinion of the Community Development Director, or designee, a violation of the
<br />Code exists, the Community Development Director, or designee, shall issue a written order to either
<br />the owner of the sign or the owner of the property on which the sign is placed. The order shall
<br />specify those sections of the Code involved, shall describe the violation and shall direct that the
<br />violation be corrected within 30 days from the date of the order.
<br />(2) If, upon inspection, the Community Development Director, or designee, fords that a sign is
<br />abandoned or is structurally or electrically defective, or in any way endangers the public, the
<br />Community Development Director, or designee, shall issue a written order to the owner of the sign
<br />and occupant of the premises stating the nature of the violation and requiring repair or removal of
<br />the sign within 30 days of the date of the order.
<br />(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(G))
<br />Sec. 30-857. Authority of Community Development Director, or designee.
<br />(a) Admini.rtrativeprocedure,r. The Community Development Director, or designee, shall process
<br />applications for permits and variances, schedule public hearings as required, and enforce and carry
<br />out all provisions of this subdivision. The Community Development Director, or designee, is
<br />authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with this function.
<br />(b) Inspections. The Community Development Director, or designee, is empowered, upon
<br />presentation of proper credentials, to enter or inspect any building, structure, or premises in the city
<br />for the purpose of inspection of a sign and its structural and electrical connections to ensure
<br />compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Such inspections shall be carried out during
<br />business hours unless an emergency exists.
<br />(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(A))
<br />Sec. 30-858. Removal of signs by city.
<br />(a) The Community Development Director, or designee, may cause the removal of any illegal sign,
<br />any sign remaining after a business closes, or any sign not properly maintained in cases of emergency,
<br />or after failure to timely comply with written orders for removal or repair. After removal or
<br />demolition of the sign, a notice shall be mailed to the sign owner and owner of the property where
<br />the sign was located stating the nature of the work and the date on which it was performed and
<br />demanding payment of the costs as certified by the Community Development Director, or designee,
<br />together with an additional 50 percent for inspection and incidental costs. If the amount specified in
<br />the notice is not paid within 30 days after mailing of the notice, it shall become a lien against the
<br />property where the sign was located and shall be certified as an assessment against the property
<br />together with ten percent interest for collection in the same manner as the real estate taxes.
<br />(b) The owner of the property upon which the sign is located shall be presumed to be the owner of
<br />all signs thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the attention of the, Community
<br />Development Director, or designee, as in the case of a leased sign.
<br />(c) For purposes of removal, a sign shall be deemed to include all sign embellishments and
<br />structures designed specifically to support the sign.
<br />(d) In case of emergenry, the Community Development Director, or designee, may cause the
<br />immediate removal of a dangerous or defective sign without notice. Signs removed in this manner
<br />must present a hazard to the public safety as defined in section 1300.0180 of the current state
<br />building code.
<br />(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(I-~)
<br />Sec. 30-859. Prohibited signs.
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