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alleging a violation of this subdivision may be appealed as provided in subdivision II of division 2 of <br />this article. <br />(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(I)) <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 ~ireeter-af~lgCommunity Development Director, or <br />designee a violation of the Code exists, the ~g C Community Development <br />Director, or designee, shall issue a written order to either the owner of the sign or the owner of the <br />property on which the sign is placed. The order shall specify those sections of the Code involved, <br />shall describe the violation and shall direct that the violation be corrected within 30 days from the <br />date of the order. <br />(2) If, upon inspection, the diree~ei~e€-plarrrrir~ Community Development Director, or <br />es' fmds that a sign is abandoned or is strucnirall~- or electrically- defective, or in and way <br />endangers the public, the ~ Community Development Director, or designee, <br />shall issue a written order to the owner of the sign and occupant of the premises stating the nature of <br />the violation and requiring repair or removal of the sign within 30 days of the date of the order. <br />(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(G)) <br />Sec. 30-857. Authority of Communih Development Director, or <br />designee . <br />(a) _-ldnaini.rtrative procedures. The ~ Community Development Director, ox <br />e i ee shall process applications for permits and variances, schedule public hearv~~s as re9uired, <br />and ei~ t~~ ~rce and carry out all provisions of this subdivision. The Community <br />Development Director, or designees is authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with this <br />function. <br />(b) Inspections. The ~ Community Development Director, or designee, is <br />empowered, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter or inspect any building, structure, or <br />premises in the city for the purpose of inspection of a sign and its structural and electrical <br />connections to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Such inspections shall be <br />carried out during 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 d~ Community Develpprnent Director ar designee may cause the <br />removal of any illegal sign, any sign remaining after a business closes, or any sign not properly <br />maintained in cases of emergency, or after failure to timely comply with written orders for removal or <br />repair. After removal or demolition of the sign, a notice shall be mailed to the sign owner and owner <br />of the property where the sign was located stating the nature of the work and the date on which it <br />was performed and demanding payment of the costs as certified by the <br />community Development Director, or designee, together with an additional 50 percent for <br />inspection and incidental costs. If the amount specified in the notice is not paid within 30 days after <br />mailing of the notice, it shall become a lien against the property where the sign was located and shall <br />be certified as an assessment against the property together with ten percent interest for collection in <br />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 , <br />Community 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 />Page2of12 <br />