§ 19.1-20. Enforcement and penalties.

(a)

All signs shall be maintained in good condition as to present a neat and orderly appearance. The city may, after due notice, issue a citation to any permittee for any sign which shows gross neglect or becomes dilapidated. Such due notice shall be in writing, shall specify the sign and location, and shall state that the sign has not been properly maintained. The city shall give the permittee ten (10) days to rectify the condition or remove the dilapidated sign before issuing a citation. If the permittee fails to correct the deficiencies or remove the sign, the city may have the sign removed at the expense of the permittee.

(b)

The city may issue a citation for violation of this chapter by any sign erected, altered, converted, or used in violation of this chapter.

(c)

A violation of this article shall result in the revocation of the sign permit.

(d)

Any person violating any provision of this article shall be liable for a fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for each violation. Each day a sign is posted in violation of this article shall constitute a separate violation.

(Ord. No. 09-06A, § 20, 5-28-09)