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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 Cite Administrator, nr dcsign4e, a violation
<br />of the Code exists, the +~ City Administrator, or desi~nce, 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 Cite Administrator, ur dcsi _nec finds that a sign
<br />is abandoned or is structurally or electrically defective, or in any way endangers the public, the
<br />City- 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~ect Citc Administrator, or designee,.
<br />(a) Admini.rtrative~irocedurer. The Cite Administr~itor, or desi~mee, shall
<br />process applications for permits and variances, schedule public hearin~~ ;~~ r~~~~uicc~l, :u~~l enforce and
<br />carry out all provisions of this subdivision. The City Adiii ini5tratc~r, ur
<br />dcaitrnee, is authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with this function.
<br />(b) In.rpection.r. The building eOfficial City- Administrator, or dcsizTncc, 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 City Administrator, 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 rerformed and
<br />demanding payment of the costs as certified by the ~eetei~ City Administrator, 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 limns thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the attention of the ,
<br />Cir<r Administrator, or desi~mce, as in the case of a leased sign.
<br />(c) N'or 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 Cit~Adu~inistrator, or designee, may cause the
<br />immediate removal of a dangerous or defective sign without notice. Signs remo~-ed in this manner
<br />must present a hazard to the public safety as defined in section ~3A~:949A 1300.0180 of the state
<br />building code.
<br />(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(H))
<br />Sec. 30-859. Prohibited signs.
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