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(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 d~ City Administrator or designee, a violation
<br />of the Code exists, the City Administrator, or designee, shall issue a written
<br />order to either the owner of the sign or the owner of the property on which the sign is placed. The
<br />order shall specify those sections of the Code involved, shall describe the violation and shall direct
<br />that the violation be corrected within 30 days from the date of the order.
<br />(2) If, upon inspection, the ~ City Administrator, or designee, finds that a sign
<br />is abandoned or is structurally or electrically defective, or in any way endangers the public, the
<br />der~xg Citv Administrator, or designee, shall issue a written order to the owner of
<br />the sign and occupant of the premises stating the nature of the violation and requiring repair or
<br />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 City Administrator, or designee,.
<br />(a) Administrative j~rocedures. The ~ Cit~Administrator, or designee, shall
<br />process applications for permits and variances, schedule public hearings as required, and enforce and
<br />carry out all provisions of this subdivision. The ~ City Admi~strator, or
<br />designee, is authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with this function.
<br />(b) In.+~ections. The bBuilding eOfficia] City Administrator, 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 ~ Cite Adrninistr~tor, or designee, may cause the removal of any illegal
<br />sign, any sign remaining after a business closes, or any sign not properly maintained in cases of
<br />emergency, or after failure to timely comply with written orders for removal or repair. After removal
<br />or 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 direeter-~~i=~lanr~g City Administrators or
<br />designee, together with an additional 50 percent for inspection and incidental costs. If the amount
<br />specified in the notice is not paid within 30 days after mailing of the notice, it shall become a lien
<br />against the property where the sign was located and shall be certified as an assessment against the
<br />property 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 suns thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the attention of the ~ ~ ,
<br />Ci ~ Administrator, 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 emergency, the ~ City AdministratorLor 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 ~95:A499 013 0.0180 of the state
<br />building code.
<br />(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(H))
<br />Sec. 30-859. Prohibited signs.
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