§ 8175-5.13.12. Unauthorized signs.

a.

A sign is unauthorized and illegal, constitutes a public nuisance, and must be removed by its owner or the owner of the property where the sign is located if any of the following apply:

1.

It does not comply with the provisions of this Article and is not a legal nonconforming sign pursuant to Section 8175-5.13.11.

2.

It was a legal nonconforming sign but that designation has expired pursuant to Section 8175-5.13.11.

3.

The use of the sign has ceased, or the sign or its structure have been abandoned, not maintained, or not used to identify or advertise an ongoing business or operation for ninety (90) days or more.

4.

It identifies, advertises or otherwise pertains to a business or occupant that has permanently vacated the site or premises where the sign is located.

5.

It has been damaged or destroyed and its repair or restoration, including its supporting structure, will cost more than fifty (50) percent of the cost to replace the sign and its supporting structure in entirety, and the sign owner takes no action to repair or restore the sign in accordance with this Article for a period of ninety (90) days or more.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 3, 6-21-2016)