Signs advertising an establishment or institution that has permanently closed shall be removed within one month of such closure.

The Zoning Administrator shall notify in writing the owner of any sign which no longer serves the purpose for which it was erected, or which poses a safety hazard to the public or is otherwise in violation of this article. The Zoning Administrator shall order such owner to remove or correct the unsatisfactory condition of such sign within 30 days from the date of such notice.

Upon failure of the owner to comply with such notice within the prescribed time, and provided the order of the Zoning Administrator has not been stayed or reversed by the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to § 108-33.4 of this chapter, the Zoning Administrator is hereby authorized to secure, repair, remove, or cause the removal of such sign. All costs of securing, repairing, or removing such sign, including related legal fees and expenses, shall be assessed against the land on which the sign is located and shall be levied and collected in the same manner as provided in the Town Law for the levy and collection of a special ad valorem levy. In the alternative, the Zoning Administrator may issue an appearance ticket as authorized in § 108-30 and shall advise the Town Board of all of the facts in the case.

Emergency provisions. Where it reasonably appears that there is imminent danger to life, safety, or health or imminent damage to property unless a sign is immediately repaired, secured, or demolished and removed, the Zoning Administrator is authorized herein to immediately cause the repair, securing, or demolition of such unsafe sign. The expense of such remedial actions shall be a charge against the land on which the sign is located and shall be assessed, levied, and collected as provided in Subsection C above.