§ 78-13. Maintenance and appearance of signs.  


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  • (a)

    All signs shall be maintained in good condition, so as to present a neat and orderly appearance. Neglected or dilapidated signs shall be manifested by the following: rust or holes on or in the sign or sign structure, or broken, missing, loose or bent parts, faded or flaking paint, nonoperative or partially nonoperative illuminating or mechanical devices or missing letters in sign copy. The director may cause to be removed after due notice any sign which shows gross neglect or becomes dilapidated.

    (b)

    The department shall give the owner ten days written notice to correct the deficiencies or to remove the sign or signs. If the owner refuses to correct the deficiencies or remove the sign, the department may have the sign removed at the expense of the owner.

(Code 1994, § 86-112; Res. No. A-01-004, 8-28-2001)