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Subd. 2 If the Zoning Administrator finds that a sign is abandoned or is structurally, or electrically defective, or in any way endangers the public, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a written order to the owner of the sign and occupant of the premises stating the nature of the violation and requiring repair or removal of the sign within 60 days of the date of the order. REMOVAL OF SIGNS BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Subd. 1 The Zoning Administrator may cause the removal of any illegal sign, any sign remaining after a business closes, or any sign not properly maintained in cases of emergency, or after failure to timely comply with written orders for removal or ~repair. After removal or demolition of the sign, a notice shall be mailed to the sign owner and owner of the property where the sign was located stating the nature of the work and the date on which it was performed and demanding payment of the i costs as certified by the Zoning Administrator together with an additional 50% for inspection and incidental costs. Subd. If the amount specified in the notice is not paid within 30 days after mailing of the notice, it shall become a lien against the property where the sign was located and shall be certified as an assessment against the property together with 10% interest for collection in the same manner as the real estate taxes. Subd. The owner of the property upon which the sign is loCated shall be presumed to be the owner of all signs thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the attention of the Zoning Administrator. Subd. 4 In case of emergency, the Zoning Administrator may cause the immediate removal of a dangerous or defective sign without notice. Signs removed in this manner must present a hazard to the public safety as def'med in the State Building Code. 9.12.24 APPEALS To provide for a reasonsable interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance, a permit applicant who wishes to appeal an interpretation by the Zoning Administrator may file a written appeal with the City Administrator and reqeust a hearing before the City Council. The City Council shall hear the appeal, make findings and take its action. 9.12.25 VARIANCES Requests for variances from the provisions of this section shall be processed by the applicant applying to the Zoning Adminiswator for a conditional use permit. 2.26 CONFLICT If any portion of this section is found to be in conflict with any other provision of any zoning, building, fire) safetyu or health ordinance of the City Code, the provision which establishes the higher standard shall prevail. Sign Ord. Revised May 7, 1991 Page 19 of 20