A. Signs Must Be Removed; When: A commercial message sign shall be removed within fourteen (14) days after the activity, product, business, service or other use that is being advertised has ceased or vacated the premises.

Exceptions: The requirements of this subsection A shall not apply to: 1) permanent signs for businesses that are open only on a seasonal basis if there is clear intent to continue operation of the business, or 2) noncommercial message signs.

B. Signs May Be Removed By Director; When: After fourteen (14) days and notice to the permit holder, a sign that has not been removed as required by this section may be removed by the Director and the costs of such action may be collected as provided in subsection 9-15-23F of this chapter.

C. Date Of Accrual Of Abandonment: As of the effective date of this chapter, no legally established signs shall be considered abandoned. For regulatory purposes, any factors indicating abandonment shall not begin accruing until ninety (90) days after the effective date of this chapter. (Ord. 3, Series 2019)