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Sec. 117-461. Violations. <br /> (a) When, in the opinion of the zoning administrator,a violation of this Code exists,the zoning administrator <br /> shall issue a written order to either the owner of the sign,or the owner of the property,or tenant leasing the <br /> property,on which the sign is placed.The order shall specify those sections of this Code involved,describe <br /> the violation and shall direct that the violation be corrected within five days from the date of the order, <br /> unless otherwise specified by the zoning administrator. If the violation is not corrected,the violation will be <br /> penalized through the administrative citation or removal,whichever is appropriate. <br /> (b) If the zoning administrator or building official finds that a sign is abandoned or is structurally,or electrically <br /> defective, or in any way endangers the public,the zoning administrator or building official shall issue a <br /> written order to the owner of the sign and occupant of the premises stating the nature of the violation and <br /> requiring repair or removal of 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. <br /> No.08-25, §2,8-12-2008) <br /> Sec. 117-462. Removal of signs by the zoning administrator. <br /> (a) 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 <br /> comply with written orders for removal or repair.After removal or demolition of the sign, a notice shall be <br /> mailed to the sign owner and owner of the property where the sign was located stating the nature of the <br /> work and the date on which it was performed and demanding payment of the costs as certified by the zoning <br /> administrator together with an additional 50 percent for inspection and incidental costs. <br /> (b) If the amount specified in the notice is not paid within 30 days after mailing of the notice, it shall become a <br /> lien against the parcel 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 /> (c) The owner of the parcel upon which the sign is located shall be presumed to be the owner of all signs <br /> thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the attention of the zoning administrator. <br /> (d) In case of emergency,the zoning administrator or building official may cause the immediate removal of a <br /> dangerous or defective sign without notice.Signs removed in this manner must present a hazard to the <br /> public safety as defined 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) Address sign. One address sign shall be required per main building in all districts. <br /> (b) Bench sign. Bench signs shall be permitted only at bus stops. <br /> (c) Ground sign. A ground sign shall not project higher than 25 feet as measured from base of sign or grade of <br /> the nearest adjacent roadway,whichever is lower.Any ground sign within 50 feet of any intersection of <br /> street right-of-way lines and/or driveway entrances shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 12 feet above <br /> the centerline of the pavement unless it can be shown that it can comply with subsections(e)(2)a and b of <br /> this section. <br /> Created: 2021-07-01 14:42:48 [EST] <br /> (Supp. No. 10,Update 2) <br /> Page 2 of 15 <br />