The following signs are declared a public nuisance, subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8.12 of this code:
A. 
Declaration of Public Nuisance.
1. 
Any sign that is erected or installed in violation of this chapter, after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter;
2. 
Any sign that is abandoned as defined in subsection D of this section;
3. 
Any sign the owner of which has received a written notice from the building official pursuant to subsection B of Section 17.28.910, and the maintenance, alterations or repairs specified in the notice are not made within thirty calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice.
B. 
Removal.
1. 
Removal of Signs Within the Public Right-of-Way. All signs on public property, including the public right-of-way, may be removed and immediately discarded by the city without issuing a notice of violation.
2. 
Removal of Signs on Private Property.
a. 
Emergency Removal. Where the community development director determines that a sign on private property poses an imminent safety hazard or dangerous condition, such sign may be removed immediately and stored by the city.
b. 
Non-Emergency Removal. Any sign on private property that violates a provision of this code shall constitute a public nuisance and be subject to the abatement process under Chapter 8.12 of this code.
3. 
Costs. The owners of signs removed pursuant to subsection B.2 of this section shall be liable to the city for all costs and expenses incurred by the city in removing and storing the signs, in accordance with the provisions and procedures of Section 8.12.140 of this code.
C. 
Unauthorized Removal of Signs. No person shall remove, destroy, relocate, or otherwise disturb any sign without the permission of the party who caused the sign to be erected. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the owner of a piece of property, or his or her authorized representative, from removing a sign from his or her property that was erected without his or her consent. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent the building official from taking action to abate sign violations pursuant to the provisions of this code.
D. 
Abandoned Signs. Signs shall be considered abandoned and subject to abatement pursuant to Chapter 8.12 under any of the following circumstances:
1. 
A sign other than off-premises sign, which for a period of ninety days, no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product or service available on the premises where the sign is located.
2. 
Where a sign permit for a temporary sign has expired and the sign has not been removed within one day after the date of expiration.
3. 
Where the sign concerns a specific event and five days have elapsed since the occurrence of the event.
(Ord. 98-10 § 1; Ord. 2025-16, 12/9/2025)
A. 
All signs shall be kept in good condition, be legible, adequately repaired, maintained and painted by the owner thereof at all times. The standard for adequate repairs is that the repairs shall be at least equal in quality and design to the original work such as the paint, finish, materials, landscaping, illumination, structure and any required surrounding landscaping.
B. 
Signs not properly maintained shall be issued a notice to maintain, alter or repair by the building official. Upon a written notice from the building official, the maintenance, alterations or repairs specified in the notice shall be made within thirty calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice.
C. 
Appropriate easements for access and maintenance shall be secured for centers that contain more than one parcel and include center identification signs, multitenant signs, single tenant identification signs, et cetera.
D. 
CC&Rs or other acceptable maintenance mechanisms shall be established for centers with center identification signs, multitenant signs, single tenant identification signs, et cetera, in order to identify the responsible party for appropriate maintenance of the signs in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 98-10 § 1)
A. 
Continued Use of Nonconforming Signs. A nonconforming sign, if legal at the time of installation, may continue to be used and must be properly maintained in accordance with Section 17.28.910. With the exception of the auto mall center identification sign, nonconforming signs may not be:
1. 
Changed to another nonconforming sign. For the purpose of this section, changing the tenant signs on a freestanding multitenant identification sign is not considered a change to another nonconforming sign.
2. 
Improved or structurally altered so as to extend its useful life.
3. 
Expanded.
4. 
Reestablished after discontinuance for ninety days or more.
5. 
Reestablished after damage or destruction of more than fifty percent of its value.
6. 
Moved or relocated.
(Ord. 98-10 § 1)