§ 270-17. Abandoned signs.

Any sign existing on or after the effective date of this chapter which no longer advertises an existing business conducted or product sold on the premises upon which such sign is located shall be removed. The Building Official shall immediately revoke the permit that was issued for this sign and shall give written notice to the named owner of the building on which the sign is mounted or, if the sign is freestanding, to the named owner of the land upon which the sign is located, who shall remove the sign within 30 days from the date of written notice. If the sign is not removed within said time period, the Building Official shall remove the sign and assess the owner for all costs incurred for such service. The owner who refuses to pay removal costs will not be issued another permit for a sign on this building or property nor will a tenant or lessee be issued a permit for a sign on this building or property.