Signs shall be maintained as follows:

9-5.1.

Signs shall be kept clean, neatly painted and free from all hazards such as, but not limited to, faulty wiring, loose fastenings and sharp or otherwise dangerous protrusions; and must be maintained at all times not to be detrimental to the public health and safety. No sign shall be allowed to deteriorate to a condition in which it is unsightly in appearance or to a condition in which it requires repairs or renovations in an amount which exceeds forty (40%) percent of its current replacement cost. Signs which deteriorate to such a condition are deemed to be in violation of this Ordinance and as such, must be either removed or improved or the person responsible for maintaining the sign shall be subject to the penalties hereinafter provided for the violation of this Ordinance.

9-5.2.

Weeds shall be kept cut and no trash or rubbish shall be allowed to accumulate in the area immediately surrounding a sign.

9-5.3.

It is prohibited to maintain any structure formerly used as a sign and not in use for any other purpose for more than sixty (60) days after its use as a sign has ceased. After this period, the town may cause removal at the owner's expense.