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uo., 01 ~I No sign shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, maintained or moved in the city without first securing a permit from the city, unless this ordinance specifically states otherwise. The noncommercial speech content of the sign shall not be reviewed or considered in determining whether to approve or deny a sign permit. The permit owner shall be responsible for all of the requirements of this Ordinance, including the liability for expense of removal and maintenance incurred by the City. Sign permit fees shall be as specified in the city fee schedule. B. Repairs. All signs shall be maintained in good condition and the areas around them kept free from debris, bushes, high weeds, and from anything else which would be an eyesore or nuisance. All signs must be maintained to prevent the sign from becoming unkempt in appearance. When any ground sign is removed, the entire surrounding area shall be cleared of all debris and unsightly projections and protrusions. Any sign located in the city which may now be or hereafter become out of order, rotten or unsafe, and every sign which shall hereafter be erected, altered, resurfaced, reconstructed or moved contrary to the provisions of this sign ordinance, shall be removed or otherwise properly secured in accordance with the terms of this sign ordinance by the owners thereof or by the owners of the grounds on which said sign shall stand, upon receipt of proper notice so to do, given by the City. No rotten or other unsafe sign shall be repaired or rebuilt except in accordance with the provisions of this sign ordinance and upon proper permit issued by the issuing authority. C. Removal. In the event of the failure of the owner or person, company or corporation having control of any sign, or the owner of the ground on which the sign is located, to remove or repair said sign within 60 days after the use is terminated, a notice shall be given and the sign may be removed by the city at the expense of the owner or manager of the sign, or the owner of the ground upon which the sign stands. D. Violations. Any violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION IV. DYNAMIC SIGN REGULATIONS: Findings. Studies show that there is a correlation between dynamic displays on signs and the distraction of highway drivers. Distraction can lead to traffic accidents. Drivers can be distracted not only by a changing message, but also by knowing that the sign has a 6/27/2008 5