Cedarville Village City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1125
Signs
1125.01 INTENT.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote and protect the public health, welfare and safety by regulating existing and proposed outdoor advertising, outdoor advertising signs and outdoor signs of all types. It is intended to protect property values, create a more attractive economic and business climate, enhance and protect the physical appearance of the community, and preserve the scenic and natural beauty of designated areas. It is further intended to reduce sign or advertising distractions and sight obstructions that may contribute to traffic accidents, reduce hazards that may be caused by signs overhanging or projecting over public rights-of-way, provide more open space and curb the deterioration of the natural environment and enhance community development.
1125.02 GOVERNMENTAL SIGNS.
For the purpose of this Regulation, "sign" does not include signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function, or required by any law, ordinance or governmental regulation.
1125.03 SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT.
(b) Professional nameplates are not to exceed two (2) square feet in residential areas and not exceed four (4) square feet in other areas.
(c) Signs denoting the name and address of the occupants of the premises, not to exceed two (2) square feet in area.
(d) Signs denoting that Crime Watch programs are in effect in an area not to exceed two (2) square feet in area.
1125.04 REGULATIONS AND LIMITATION ON SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT.
(a) General Requirements:
(1) Signs shall not be posted in any place or in any manner that is destructive to public property upon posting or removal.
(2) Signs shall not be erected, affixed or maintained on any tree, traffic device, telephone or utility pole, trash receptacle, on any other unapproved supporting structure unless otherwise authorized herein.
(3) Signs shall meet the size, height, location and setback requirements for the district in which it is located, unless otherwise specified herein.
(4) A permit will be required for all signs unless otherwise specified herein.
(5) Permanent signs shall not be erected in any public rights of way.
(6) Any illuminated sign which is clearly visible from any residential district shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless it is accessory to a business or commercial use open for business during such hours.
(7) No person shall erect, construct or maintain any sign upon any property or building without the consent of the owner or persons entitled to possession of the property or building if any, or their authorized representatives.
(8) The Zoning Inspector may declare any sign unlawful if it endangers public safety by reasons of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or abandonment, or if the sign fails to conform to this Regulation. The Zoning Inspector may declare any such sign to be unlawful and such declaration shall state in writing the reason or reasons why such sign and keeping, owning, maintenance, construction and display or operation thereof is unlawful under the terms of this Regulation.
(b) Billboards: Billboards may be erected on ground or wall locations in industrial districts only, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Signs on the same street facing the same traffic flow shall not be placed closer together than 900 feet.
(2) The signs can be double-faced and each side shall be considered as facing traffic flowing in the opposite direction.
(3) At the intersection of two streets, double or single faced signs at right angles to and facing traffic on one street may be situated closer than 900 feet to a similarly positioned sign across the street at right angles to and, therefore, facing traffic on the second street.
(4) The maximum permitted area of a billboard shall not exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet of total area for a bulletin unit or poster unit.
(5) Structures for billboards shall be of vertical (cantilever) construction and where the back of the sign is visible it shall be suitably painted or otherwise covered to present a neat and clean appearance.
(6) The area around the sign structures shall be kept clean and all scrub brush, tall grass, etc. shall be cleared away to a distance of at least five (5) feet to the rear and sides of the structure as well as to the front property line and if on a corner, to both property lines.
(7) The signs can be illuminated each day from dusk to midnight only.
(8) No part of any sign structure shall be closer to any street line or the nearest building within 100 feet.
(9) When a sign is erected between two buildings that are within 100 feet of the structure, no part of the structure shall be erected closer to any street line than a line drawn from the nearest front corner of the two buildings.
(c) All Other Permanent Signs:
(1) General size allowed: The total signage (copy area) allowed for any place of business will be based on the business or store frontage calculated from the following formula:
Store Frontage | Total Copy Area |
0 to 25 Feet | 2 Sq. Ft. per linear foot of store frontage |
25 to 50 Feet | 50 Sq. Ft. plus 2 Sq. Ft. per linear foot of frontage over 25 feet |
50 Feet and Up | 100 Sq. Ft. plus 1.5 Sq. Ft. per linear foot of frontage over 50 feet or 250 Sq. Ft. whichever is less. |
(2) Freestanding on premises signs in R, B, I, District permitted signs.
A. One on-premise free standing sign with 1 or 2 faces is permitted for each premise having frontage on a public right-of-way (excluding alleys and serviceways). The signage area applies to the maximum total permitted in subsections (c)(2)C. and (c)(1) hereof.
B. If a premises fronts on more than one public right-of-way (excluding alleys and serviceways) and the lot frontage exceeds 300 feet, one free standing on-premises sign with 1 or 2 faces is permitted on each street. The signage area applies to the maximum total permitted according to subsections (c)(2)C. and (c)(1) hereof.
C. Area, height, setback chart:
DISTRICT | AREA (PER SIDE SQ.) | HEIGHT (FT.) | SETBACK (FT.) |
RS-2/RT- 4/RS-4 | NONE ALLOWED | ||
RM-8 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
R-MH | 16 | 10 | 10 |
VB | 16 | 10 | 20 |
HB | 32 | 15 | 20 |
LI/HI | 32 | 15 | 20 |
D. Signs shall be designed to be viewed from the public right-of-way they front upon.
E. One freestanding one or two faced joint identification sign shall be permitted for two or more combined, permitted business uses on the same premise, to include identifying shopping centers or other building complexes. Such sign shall replace the freestanding sign allowed in subsection (c)(2)A. hereof. One square foot of sign area is permitted for each two linear feet of store frontage, providing that the total sign area shall not exceed 75 square feet per side. This area applies to that permitted in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2)C. hereof. Increments of area from each tenant will be gathered together for the Joint Identification sign. This section applies to business tracts over two acres.
(3) Minimum setbacks:
A. Freestanding signs located within 100 feet of the nearest boundary of any premise zoned residential on the same public right-of-way must be set back the same distance as the setback for the adjoining residential property.
B. See subsection (c)(2)C. hereof.
(4) Other:
A. When a freestanding sign projects over a vehicular traffic area, such as a driveway of a parking area the minimum clearance between the bottom of the sign and the ground shall be 14 feet.
B. Freestanding signs are intended as identification signs and as such may contain the name of the premises but must be free of advertising.
C. See Chart. The size of freestanding sign may be increased by 10% for each 50' set back over 50', not to exceed 50%.
(5) Freestanding on premises signs in PUD’s: Under conditions as specified in Table 3 different regulations apply for free standing signs specified under PUD. The following:
A. The freestanding signs specified in Table 3 are the only freestanding signs permitted under the specified conditions.
B. The signage area permitted for the freestanding signs is in addition to the total signage area permitted in subsection (c)(1) hereof.
(6) Wall signs:
A. Premises located on corner lots may place wall (Facia) signs on the front of the building, the side of the building facing a public street or both the front and side of the building providing that the total signage does not exceed the total signage allowed for the places of business (See subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2)C. hereof).
B. The size of wall signs may be increased in size 10% for each 100 feet set back over 300', not to exceed total 50% increase.
(7) Roof signs:
A. Roof signs are permitted in "VB" and "LI-HI" districts as a conditional use only.
B. Roof signs shall be limited to on-premise signs.
C. Roof signs shall not rotate.
D. Roof signs on buildings which do not exceed forty (40) feet in height and which are designed for viewing by traffic passing by the sign installation shall:
1. Be limited to two (2) faces.
2. Not exceed a height from the top of the parapet of:
a. Six feet for building heights 0 to 15 feet
b. Eight feet for building heights 16 to 25 feet
c. Ten feet for building heights 26 to 40 feet.
d. Roof signs that are located on buildings adjacent to freeways in any "VB" or "LI-HI" district are oriented for viewing by traffic on freeways may extend up to a maximum height of 25 feet above the grade of the freeway.
E. Roof signs on multi-storied buildings designed to be viewed from distant points, may have two (2) faces and constructed in the form of an architectural blade or four (4) faces and constructed in the form of a penthouse.
F. The total signage (copy area) allowed shall be as specified in subsection (c)(1) hereof.
(8) Projecting signs:
A. Any place of business with frontage on a public right-of-way is permitted to have one projecting sign along that public street. The projecting sign may exist instead of, but not in addition to, a freestanding sign or roof sign. Where a premises is allowed two freestanding signs, the occupant may elect to substitute a projecting sign for one of the freestanding signs. If a premises has at least 300 feet of frontage along any one right-of-way, the occupant may have two projecting signs.
B. Subject to an absolute limit of four (4) feet from the building to which the sign is attached and two (2) feet back from the public right-of-way including sidewalks, projecting signs are limited to three (3) inches for each linear foot of building front measured from the sign location to the nearest side line of the business frontage. Subject to the absolute limit of four (4) feet from the building, signs on corner properties at 45 degrees to the corner are permitted a 20 % increase on the formula of three (3) inches for each linear foot of building front.
C. Projecting signs shall not be higher than the top of the parapet.
D. Projecting signs shall have a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet between the bottom of the sign and the finished grade.
E. All projecting signs shall be installed or erected in such a manner that there shall be no visible angle iron support structure above a roof building face or wall.
F. Projecting signs are permitted in "GB", "VB" and "LI-HI" districts only.
G. The total signage (copy area) allowed shall be as specified in subsection (c)(1) hereof.
(9) Canopy and marquee signs:
A. Canopy signs shall be limited to two (2) faces.
B. The sign shall not project forward of the front of the canopy.
C. Canopy signs may be installed above or below the canopy proper.
1. If the signs are installed above the canopy, the top edge of the sign shall not raise above the top edge of the parapet or the floor level of the floor above on a multi-storied building.
2. If the sign is installed below the canopy, the bottom edge of the sign shall not be less than nine (9) feet from the sidewalk.
D. On places of public entertainment, such as theaters, arenas, etc., a changeable copy sign is allowed.
E. A freestanding sign supported by a sign structure which is imbedded in the ground and independent of a canopy for structural support, may project above and over a canopy. This section shall not be deemed to allow a freestanding sign to be located over, in whole or in part, the roof of a building. A freestanding sign which projects over a canopy shall comply with the requirements for canopy signs.
F. The total signage (copy area) allowed shall be as specified in subsection (c)(1) hereof.
(10) Signs on awnings:
A. Signs consisting of one line of letters may be painted, placed or installed upon the hanging border only of any awning erected and maintained in accordance with this Regulation.
B. The lettering on the hanging border shall not exceed nine (9) inches in height.
C. The bottom edge of the hanging border shall not be less than nine (9) feet from the sidewalk.
D. An identification emblem, insignia, initial or other similar feature may be painted, placed or installed elsewhere on any awning provided that any sign, emblem, insignia or other such similar item shall comply with all other provisions of this Regulation.
E. Signs on awning may be used in lieu of, but not in addition to, freestanding signs, projecting signs and roof signs.
F. The total signage (copy area) allowed shall be as specified in subsection (c)(1) hereof.
(11) Signs on sloping roofs: A sign may be attached to or located on the sloping roof of a building in any "VB" or "LI-HI" district under the following conditions:
A. The sign shall not extend forward of the lower roof line.
B. The top of the sign must not extend above the top roof line.
C. All roof signs shall be installed or erected in such a manner that there shall be no visible support structure.
D. The sign shall be limited to two (2) faces.
E. Sloping roof signs may be used in lieu of, but not in addition to walls signs, free standing signs and projecting signs.
F. The total signage (copy area) allowed shall be as specified in subsection (c)(1) hereof.
1125.05 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
(a) General: Any sign or sign structure which constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or abandonment, is structurally unsafe, is not kept in good repair or is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come in contact with it, shall be removed. No person shall park any vehicle or trailer on a public right-of-way or public property or on private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way, which has attached thereto, or located thereon, any advertising or identification sign or device which has as its purpose the circumvention of the sign regulation.
(b) Specific Prohibited Signs: The following signs shall not be permitted, erected or maintained in any district.
(1) Abandoned signs.
(2) Banner signs except as otherwise authorized under temporary signs.
(3) "A" frame signs except as otherwise authorized under temporary signs.
(4) Portable signs except as otherwise authorized under temporary signs.
(5) String lights other than Christmas decorations.
(6) Signs which make use of words such as "STOP", LOOK, "DANGER", "GO SLOW", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or any other words, phrases, symbols, or characters, in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(7) Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exit way.
(8) Flags, other than those of any nations, state or political subdivision or corporate flag except as otherwise authorized under temporary signs.
(9) Any sign which, by reason of its size, shape, location, content, coloring or manner of illumination:
A. Constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by obstructing the vision of drivers, or by obstructing, or detracting from the visibility of any traffic sign or control device on public streets and roads.
B. May be confused with a traffic control sign, signal or device or the light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle.
1125.06 TEMPORARY SIGNS.
(a) General. Temporary signs may be erected in accordance with the conditions specified herein.
(b) Banner Signs: Banner signs may be erected in business and industrial districts for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days in any six (6) month period of time, to advertise public or institutional special events. The size of the sign shall not exceed 50 square feet.
(c) Portable Signs: Portable signs to designate the location of real estate of property for sale, rent or lease may be erected off-site while the property is open for inspection by the public and a realtor or his agent is available to show the property. The sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet per side.
(d) Real Estate Signs: A real estate or property for sale, rent or lease sign may be erected on site until the real estate or property has been sold, (closed), rented or leased. The sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet per side in "R" districts nor thirty-two (32) square feet per side in "GB", "VB" or "LI-HI" districts.
(e) One-Time Special Event Signs: Instructional signs erected to convey directions to the public in conjunction with a special public or institutional event may be erected for the length of time (not to exceed 30 days) the special event is open to the public and two weeks prior to the event.
(f) Construction Signs: A construction sign may be erected on-site under the following conditions:
(1) In "R" districts for single family unit construction, a sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet per side, shall not be erected more than two (2) weeks prior to the start of construction and must be removed two (2) weeks after completion of construction.
(2) In "R" districts when the construction effort involves two (2) or more units, the sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet per unit, not to exceed a total of 30 square feet, shall not be erected more than four (4) weeks prior to the start of construction and must be removed within two (2) weeks after completion of the construction.
(3) In "GB", "VB" and "LI-HI" districts, the sign shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet, shall not be erected for more than sixty (60) days prior to the start of construction and must be removed within two (2) weeks after completion of construction.
(g) Window Signs: Temporary window signs may be attached to the interior side of a window in any commercial district.
(h) Wall Signs: A temporary window or building sign may be attached to the exterior of a window or building. The sign shall comply with the size and conditions specified in this Regulation for permanent wall signs. The temporary sign may be used until the permanent wall sign is installed but not to exceed a period of 90 days.
1125.07 POLITICAL SIGNS.
(a) Political signs or posters concerning candidates for elective office or public issues to be decided by public election shall be displayed not more than 30 days prior to the election and are to be removed no later than seven (7) days after said election. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in "R" districts and 16 square feet in other districts, shall not exceed 6 feet in height, shall not be illuminated and shall not create a safety or visibility hazard, nor be affixed to any public utility pole.
(b) Political signs shall be permitted in all "HB", "VB" and "LI-HI" districts under the following conditions:
(1) The sign shall not be larger than sixteen (16) square feet.
(2) The sign shall not be erected prior to four (4) weeks before the election.
(3) The sign shall be removed within one week after the election.
(c) No fee will be required for political signs.
1125.08 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
(a) General: Any sign erected prior to the enactment of the amendment to the Zoning Regulation and not conforming to the provisions of this amended Regulation shall be deemed to be non-conforming.
(b) Definition of Non-Conforming Sign: Any sign located within the Village on the date of adoption of the Regulation which does not conform with the provisions of this Regulation is eligible for classification as a "non-conforming" sign provided it also meets the following requirements:
(1) The sign was covered by a sign permit or variance on the date of adoption of this Regulation; or,
(2) If no sign permit was required for the sign in question, the sign was in all respects in compliance with the Regulation in effect on the date of adoption of this amended Regulation.
(c) Rules for Non-Conforming Signs:
(1) Non-conforming signs shall be removed or brought into compliance with this Regulation within 60 months from the effective date of this Regulation.
(2) A non-conforming sign shall not be replaced by another non-conforming sign except that the substitution or interchange of poster panels, painted boards or demountable material on non-conforming signs shall be permitted through the period prescribed by this chapter.
(3) Minor repairs and maintenance of non-conforming signs such as repainting, electrical repairs and neon tubing repair shall be permitted. However, no structural repairs or changes in the size or shape of the sign shall be permitted except to make the sign comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(4) If a non-conforming sign is damaged to more than one-half (½) of its replacement value then it shall be removed and shall not be repaired or replaced.
(5) Any non-conforming sign which is altered, relocated or replaced shall comply with all provisions of this Regulation as if it were a new sign.
(6) Signs which are illegally erected, established or maintained with respect to the applicable requirements of prior Regulations shall be removed or brought into compliances with this Regulation.
(7) Non-conforming signs made of paper, cloth or other nondurable material, and any signs that are not affixed to a building or the ground or are located within a public right-of-way, shall be removed within 30 days from the effective date of this Regulation.
1125.09 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS.
All signs shall comply with the appropriate detailed provisions of the County Building Code relating to design, structural members and connections. Signs shall also comply with the provisions of the applicable Electrical Code.
1125.10 MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF SIGNS.
(a) Maintenance and Repair: Every sign shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural material condition at all times, including the replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting, cleaning and other acts required for the maintenance of said signs. The Zoning Inspector shall inspect and require compliance with all standards of this Regulation. For signs not complying with the Regulation, the Zoning Inspector shall require the removal in accordance with this section.
(b) Abandoned Signs: Except as otherwise provided in this Regulation, any sign which is located on property which becomes vacant and unoccupied for a period of three months or more, or any sign which pertains to a time, event, or purpose which no longer applies, shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Permanent signs applicable to a business temporarily suspended because of a change of ownership or management of such business shall not be deemed abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of six (6) months or more. An abandoned sign is prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the sign or owner of the premises.
(c) Removal of Permanent Signs by Zoning Inspector:
(1) The Zoning Inspector shall cause to be removed any sign that endangers the public safety such as an abandoned, dangerous, or materially, electrically or structurally defective sign or a sign for which no permit has been issued. The Zoning Inspector shall prepare a notice which shall describe the sign and specify the violation involved and which shall state that if the sign is not removed or the violation is not corrected within ten (10) days, the sign shall be removed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(2) All notices mailed by the Zoning Inspector shall be sent by certified mail. Any time period provided in this section shall be deemed to commence on the date of the receipt of the certified mail.
(3) For all signs that notice shall be mailed to the owner of the property on which the sign is located as shown on the last tax assessment roll if known, the notice shall be mailed to or delivered to the owner of the sign and the occupant of the property.
(4) Any person having an interest in the sign or the property may appeal the determination of the Zoning Inspector ordering removal or compliance by filing a written notice of appeal with the Board of Zoning Appeals within 30 days after the date of mailing the notice, or 30 days after receipt of the notice if the notice was not mailed.
(d) Removal of Temporary Signs by Zoning Inspector:
(1) The Zoning Inspector shall cause to be removed any sign that endangers the public safety such as an abandoned, dangerous, or materially, electrically or structurally defective sign or a sign for which no permit has been issued. The Zoning Inspector shall prepare a notice which shall describe the sign and specify the violation involved and which shall state that if the sign is not removed or the violation is not corrected within forty-eight (48) hours, the sign shall be removed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(2) All notices mailed by the Zoning Inspector shall be sent by certified mail. Any time period provided in this section shall be deemed to commence on the date of the receipt of the certified mail.
(3) For all signs, that notice shall be mailed to the owner of the property on which the sign is located as shown on the last tax assessment roll if known, or with reasonable care should be known, the notice shall be mailed to or delivered to the owner of the sign and the occupant of the property.
(4) Any person having an interest in the sign or the property may appeal the determination of the Zoning Inspector ordering removal or compliance by filing a written notice of appeal with the Board of Zoning Appeals within forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of notice.
(e) Disposal of Signs: Any signs removed by the Zoning Inspector pursuant to the provisions of this section shall become the property of the Village and after 30 days, may be disposed of in any manner deemed appropriate by the Village Council. See subsection (c) hereof.
1125.11 PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS.
(a) Permits.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this code it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, move or alter any sign in the Village, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining from the Zoning Inspector, a sign permit for each such sign.
(2) A permit is not required for a change of copy on any change panel sign, nor for the repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance or repair of a sign or sign structure for which a permit has previously been issued, so long as the sign or sign structure is not modified in any way.
(3) No new permit is required for signs which have permits and which conform with the requirements of this Regulation on the date of its adoption unless and until the sign is altered or relocated.
(4) Every sign permit issued by the Zoning Inspector shall become null and void if erection is not completed within one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of such permit.
(5) No permit for a sign issued hereunder shall be deemed to constitute permission or authorization to maintain an unlawful sign nor shall any permit issued hereunder constitute a defense in an action to abate an unlawful sign.
(b) Application for Permit: Application for a permit shall be made to the Zoning Inspector upon a form provided by the Inspector and shall be accompanied by such information as may be required to assure compliance with all appropriate provisions of this Regulation. As a minimum, the application shall contain the following information:
(1) Name and address of owner of the sign.
(2) Name and address of owner or the person in possession of the premises where the sign is located or to be located.
(3) Clear and legible drawings with description definitely showing the location and dimensions of the sign which is the subject of the permit and location of all other existing signs on the same premises. In the case of billboard signs, the location of all other billboard signs within 1,000 feet must be indicated.
(c) Issuance; Denial:
(1) The Zoning Inspector shall issue a permit for the erection, alteration, or relocation of a sign within the Village when an application has been properly made and the sign complies with all other provisions of this Regulation. The Zoning Inspector must formally grant or deny a sign application within thirty (30) days of the date an application is filed. Appeal may be taken to the Board of Appeals from the Zoning Inspector's denial of a sign permit.
(2) The Zoning Inspector shall, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this section whenever the permit is issued on the basis of a mis-statement of fact or fraud. When a sign permit is denied by the Zoning Inspector, he shall given written notice of the denial to the applicant, together with a brief written statement of the reasons for the denial.
(d) Reserved.
(e) Permit Life: Whenever there is a change in the sign user, owner or owner of the property on which the sign is located, the new sign owner, user or new property owner shall forthwith notify the Zoning Inspector of the change. No new sign permit is required, unless the sign is altered or relocated.
(f) Inspection: The person erecting, altering or replacing a sign shall notify the Zoning Inspector upon completion of the work for which permits are required.
Inspections - All freestanding signs shall be subject to a footer inspection and all signs to a final inspection by the Zoning Inspector.
1125.12 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
The Zoning Inspector shall enforce and carry out all the provisions of this section of the Zoning Regulation, both in letter and spirit, with vigilance and with all due speed. The Zoning Inspector is responsible for the inspection of signs, any building, structure or to insure compliance with the provisions of this Regulation. Such inspections shall be carried out during business hours, unless an emergency exists.
1125.13 VIOLATIONS.
(a) If any sign is erected or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this Regulation, the Zoning Inspector shall provide the owner with written notice of such violation, said notice to include a brief statement of the particulars in which this Regulation is violated and the manner in which such violation is to be remedied. If a sign has been registered with the Zoning Inspector, notice to the registered owner or to the person or firm receiving the permit shall be sufficient. If a sign has not been registered and the owner is not known, affixing of a copy of the notice to the sign, sign structure, or building for a period of 10 days shall constitute official notification of the violation.
(b) If such violation is not remedied within 30 days after such notice, the owner shall remove the sign and supporting structure immediately.
(c) If the sign is not removed by the owner, the Zoning Inspector shall have the right to remove such sign and supporting structure at the expense of the owner thereof and to destroy or otherwise dispose of the sign and supporting structure