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(2) The poles/supports for out-of-business signs may be left in place as long as the poles/supports do not violate safety or electrical codes and as long as there is reasonable expectation that the ooles/suoports can or will be utilized by the next owner. agent. or person occupving the building. If the sign pole/support is in the right-of way or is a nonconforming sign structure. it must be completely removed. (3) All signs. cabinets. and parts to the abandoned or obsolete sign (except primary poles/supports. if in compliance) shall be removed from the premises and disposed of. If the abandoned or obsolete sign or sign parts are not removed within the time frames stated herein. a code inspector is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign. sign parts. and sign pole/supports if not in compliance. A code inspector will send notice of this action to the owner. and if owner fails to respond within a two-week period. the City will have the sign removed. All expenses incidental to this sign removal shall be paid by the owner of the land. building. or structure to which the sign is attached or upon which it is erected. (c) Removal of unlawful sif!ns. All of the following signs shall be considered a public nuisance and are prohibited and. upon written notification by the inspections division. may be removed from the premises. Said notification shall state that if the sign is not removed within the same day or next working day if received on a weekend day of said notification. a citation may be issued. The following signs shall be governed herebv: (1) Anv sign erected without a required permit. either prior to or after the adoption of this chapter. (2) Any sign erected in violation of the provisions ofthis chapter. (3) Any sign erected in or over a public right-of-way. either prior to or after the adoption of this chapter. except those in the downtown historic district. as such is defined in the Zoning Ordinance No. 1710. (d) Removal ofhazardous sif!ns. The following signs are a public hazard and can be removed without notice by the City: (1) Anv sign erected or existing that constitutes a traffic hazard. (2) Any sign which is dangerous due to being electrically or structurally defective. (e) Maintenance of existinf! sif!ns. Any person having an interest in a sign for which a permit is issued under this chapter shall maintain all parts and sign supports of the sign covered by such permit in good condition to prevent deterioration. oxidation. rust. and other unsightly conditions. Historic signs shall be exempt: however. every attempt to protect such signs shall be exhausted. Additionally. the following provisions shall aoply to the maintenance of existing signs: Page 15 of 21 T-