[CC 1985 § 25-31; Ord. No. 6733 § 2, 10-25-1993; Ord. No. 6746 § 2, 2-7-1994]
A. 
Wind Pressure Resistance. All signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per square foot.
B. 
Except as specifically provided elsewhere, all permanent signs, sign structures, and nonstructural trim shall be constructed of approved combustible or noncombustible materials.
C. 
Signs Shall Not Interfere With Sight Lines.
1. 
Signs along all streets and boundaries shall not interfere with line of sight within twenty (20) feet of the point of intersection of pavement of:
a. 
A vehicular accessway or driveway and a street.
b. 
A vehicular accessway or driveway and a sidewalk.
c. 
Two (2) or more vehicular accessways or driveways.
2. 
No sign which obstructs sight lines at elevations between two (2) feet and eight (8) feet above roadways shall be located on any corner lot within the triangular area formed by the intersection of the roadway center lines, connecting them at points seventy (70) feet from their point of intersection for roads of collector category or less and one hundred twenty (120) feet for arterials.
D. 
Obstruction Of Egress, Openings, Ventilation. A sign shall not be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, window, door, or other opening; or so as to prevent free passage from one part of the roof to any other part thereof. A sign shall not be attached in any form, shape or manner to a fire escape, or shall not be so placed as to interfere with an opening which is required for legal ventilation.
E. 
Letters, figures, characters or representations in cutout or irregular form maintained in conjunction with, attached to or superimposed upon any sign shall be safely and securely built or attached to the sign structure.
F. 
Illuminated Signs. Illuminated signs produced in quantity (other than signs custom-built for specific locations) shall be constructed in accordance with the "Standards for Electric Signs (U.L. 48) of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc." and bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
G. 
Electrical Signs. All electrical signs, either temporary or permanent, shall be connected to permanent electrical service installed according to the requirements of the Electrical Code for the City. All wiring for newly constructed detached signs shall be underground, unless this is determined to be prohibited by the Building Inspector.
[CC 1985 § 25-32; Ord. No. 6733 § 2, 10-25-1993; Ord. No. 6746 § 2, 2-7-1994]
As soon as a sign has been erected, the permittee shall notify the Building Inspector, who shall inspect such sign and approve the same if it is in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. The Building Inspector may, from time to time as he/she deems necessary, inspect all signs or other structures regulated by this Chapter, for the purpose of ascertaining whether they are secure or whether they are in need of removal or repair. If the sign does not comply with the provisions of this Chapter, the Building Inspector shall notify the applicant in writing of such noncompliance and give the applicant thirty (30) days, or less if the Building Inspector determines a hazardous situation exists, to comply.
[CC 1985 § 25-33; Ord. No. 6733 § 2, 10-25-1993; Ord. No. 6746 § 2, 2-7-1994]
Every sign or other advertising structure, together with all its supports or braces, shall be kept in good repair. The sign location shall be free of rubbish and weeds. All structural members and all copy areas are to be kept painted and clean so as to prevent deterioration, oxidation, rust, paint fading, paint peeling or other unsightly conditions. After thirty (30) days' notice, in writing, the Building Inspector may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
[CC 1985 § 25-34; Ord. No. 6733 § 2, 10-25-1993; Ord. No. 6746 § 2, 2-7-1994]
Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted, or a product sold, shall be removed by the owner, agent or lessee having the beneficial use of the building, structure or land upon which such sign may be found. If the own, agent or lessee fails to remove the sign, the building inspection shall remove it in accordance with Section 415.190, Removal. These removal provisions shall not apply where a succeeding owner, agent or lessee conducts the same type of business, or advertises a current product and agrees to maintain the signs as provided in this Article, makes application for permit and pays the fee, as provided for in Section 415.070.
[CC 1985 § 25-35; Ord. No. 6733 § 2, 10-25-1993; Ord. No. 6746 § 2, 2-7-1994]
The Building Inspector shall order the removal of any sign erected in violation of this Chapter. Thirty (30) days' notice, in writing, shall be given to the owner of such sign, or of the building, structure or premises on which sign is located, to remove the sign or to bring it into compliance with this Article. Upon failure to remove the sign or comply with this notice, the Building Inspector shall cause the removal of the sign. Any costs of removal incurred by the Building Inspector shall be assessed to the owner of the property on which sign is located and may be collected in the manner of ordinary debt or in the manner of taxes and such charge shall be a lien on the property. The Building Inspector shall refuse to pay costs so assessed. The Building Inspector may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily without notice.