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<br />prescribed in section 117-50.
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<br />Sec. 117-460. -Conflict.
<br />If any portion of this division is found to be in conflict with any other provision of any zoning, building, fire,
<br />safety or health ordinance of the city, the provision that establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
<br />(Code 1978, § 9.12.25; Ord. No. 94.02, 2.28-1994; Ord. No. 08.07, § 2, 2.12.2008; Ord. No. 08-25, § 2, 8.12-2008)
<br />Sec. 117-461. -Violations.
<br />(a)
<br />When, in the opinion of the zoning administrator, a violation of this Code exists, the zoning administrator shall issue
<br />a written order to either the owner ofthe sign, or the owner of the property, or tenant leasing the property, on which
<br />the sign is placed. The order shall specify those sections of this Code involved, describe the violation and shall
<br />direct that the violation be corrected within five days from the date of the order, unless otherwise specified by the
<br />zoning administrator. If the violation is not corrected, the violation will be penalized through the administrative
<br />citation or removal, whichever is appropriate.
<br />(b)
<br />If the zoning administrator or building official finds that a sign is abandoned or is structurally, or electrically defective,
<br />or in any way endangers the public, the zoning administrator or building official shall issue a written order to the
<br />owner of the sign and occupant of the premises stating the nature of the violation and requiring repair or removal of
<br />the sign within 60 days of the date of the order.
<br />(Code 1978, § 9.12.21; Ord. No: 94.02, 2.28-1994; Ord. No. 03-31, 9-15-2003; Ord. No. 08-07, § 2, 2-12.2008; Ord. No. 08.25, § 2,
<br />8.12-2008)
<br />Sec. 117-462. - Removal of signs by the zoning administrator.
<br />(a)
<br />The zoning administrator may cause the removal of any illegal sign, any sign remaining after a business
<br />permanently closes, or any sign not properly maintained in cases of emergency, or after failure to timely comply with
<br />written orders for removal or repair. After removal or demolition of the sign, a notice shall be mailed to the sign
<br />owner and owner 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 casts as certified by the zoning administrator together with an
<br />additional 50 percent for inspection and incidental costs.
<br />(b)
<br />If the amount specified in the notice is not paid within 30 days after mailing of the notice, it shall become a lien
<br />against the parcel where the sign was located and shall be certified as an assessment against the property together
<br />with ten percent interest for collection in the same manner as the real estate taxes.
<br />(c)
<br />The owner of the parcel upon which the sign is located shall be presumed to be the owner of all signs thereon
<br />unless fads to the contrary are brought to the attention of the zoning administrator.
<br />(d)
<br />In rase of emergency, the zoning administrator or building official may cause the immediate removal of a dangerous
<br />or defective sign without notice. Signs removed in this manner must present a hazard to the public safety as defined
<br />in the state building code.
<br />(Code 1978, § 9.12.22; Ord. No. 94-02, 2-28-1994; Ord. No. 08-07, § 2, 2-12-2008; Ord. No. 08.25, § 2, 8.12-2008)
<br />Sec. 117-463. -General restrictions.
<br />(a)
<br />Address sign. One address sign shall be required per main building in all districts.
<br />(b)
<br />Bench sign. Bench signs shall be permitted only at bus stops.
<br />(c)
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