§ 17.48.160. Illegal Signs

A.

Penalties. Illegal signs shall be subject to the administrative remedies of the Municipal Code.

B.

Removal of illegal signs in the public right-of-way.  

1.

The City may cause the removal of any sign that has been illegally placed in the public right-of-way without first complying with the requirements of this Chapter including abandoned signs.

2.

Signs removed in compliance with this Section shall be stored for 45 days, during which time they may be recovered by the owner upon payment to the City for costs of removal and storage.

3.

If not recovered within the 45-day period, the sign and supporting structure shall be declared abandoned and title shall vest with the City.

4.

The costs of removal and storage (up to 45 days) may be billed to the owner.

5.

If not paid, the applicable costs may be imposed as a tax lien against the subject property.

(Ord. 7074 § 7, (Att.3) (part), 2006)