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condition. A sign must be replaced or refurbished so as to restore the original appearance <br /> thereof whenever it begins to fade, chip or discolor, rust, cease to be in good repair, or <br /> become unsightly. <br /> B. Removal of signs will be governed by the following: <br /> 1. On-premises signs shall be removed from the building and property by the owner of <br /> such property within 14 days after the use is terminated. <br /> 2. Off-premises signs shall be removed within 30 days after discontinuation of use of <br /> the sign. A sign shall be considered discontinued if the message is removed, the <br /> subject of the message no longer exists, or the sign is not maintained. <br /> C. If the Community Development Department finds that any sign is unsafe, a detriment to <br /> the public, not maintained, or constructed, erected, or maintained in violation of the <br /> provisions of this Chapter, the sign shall be deemed a public nuisance and abated under <br /> Chapter 407.06 of the City Code. <br /> D. Removal of Abandoned Signs, Signs in Disrepair, and Signs Located in Public Right-of- <br /> Way. <br /> 1. Abandoned signs and signs in disrepair: An abandoned sign or sign in disrepair is <br /> prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the premises within 10 business days <br /> after notification. If compliance with this provision is not met, the matter will be <br /> abated through the requirements of Chapter 407 of the City Code. <br /> 2. Signs on public property or within public right-of-way: The city may at any time and <br /> without notice impound signs that have been installed on public property or within <br /> public right-of-way or easement. The sign owner may retrieve the signs according to <br /> the following: <br /> a. A fee must be paid to the city as established in city code section 710. For each <br /> subsequent impoundment in a calendar year, the specified fee shall be doubled; <br /> b. The sign may be retrieved from a designated impound area during routine <br /> business hours and within 15 days from the date of impounding. After 15 days, <br /> the city will dispose of the sign; and <br /> c. The city may not be held liable for any damage to impounded signs. <br /> E. Fines for Sign without Permit, Illegal/Prohibited Sign, and Perpetual Violation of Code: <br /> 1. All signs, including temporary signs,shall have an approved permit prior to <br /> installation. Signs installed in any fashion without a permit shall receive a notice to <br /> remove within 5 business days of the receipt of a letter from Community <br /> Development Department. Should the sign not be removed within the 5 business <br /> days, the Community Development Department will issue a fine of$50.00 and <br /> another 5 business days to remove. Should the sign remain a fine of$100 will be <br /> issued and an immediate request sought. Should the sign not be removed and/or the <br /> fine fee not paid, the Community Development Department will thereafter seek <br /> compliance through the public nuisance chapter 407 of the City Code. The same fines <br /> and process shall be applied to situations where illegal/prohibited signs are installed <br /> with or without an approved permit. <br /> Page 7 of 18 <br />