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 Butte-Silver Bow County
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 17. ZONING
 Chapter 17.42. SIGNS*

  § 17.42.100. Removal.  

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  • A.

    Removal of Unsafe or Unmaintained Signs.

    1.

    The building inspector shall require the removal of any sign found to be unsafe and unmaintained as required by this chapter. Before bringing such action to require the removal of an unsafe or unmaintained sign, the building inspector shall provide written notice to the owner of the sign or the owner of the premises upon which the sign is located. The notice shall specify that within thirty days the illegal sign shall be removed or brought into compliance with this section. The notice shall state the reasons for removal, specifying the deficiencies and violations; and such notice shall specify what repairs, if any, will make the sign and its support conform to the construction and maintenance requirements of this chapter. Notice shall be made personally on the owner or lessee, or by certified mail.

    2.

    If the owner or lessee of the sign fails to remove the sign within the allowed time after receiving written notice, the building inspector shall take legal action to have the sign removed at the owner's expense.

    B.

    Immediate Removal of Dangerous Signs. If the building inspector finds that any sign or sign support is in violation of this section or the Uniform Sign Code, and that by reason of its condition it presents an immediate danger to the public, he shall order immediate repair or immediate removal. The building inspector shall take legal action to such sign if the person(s) responsible cannot be found or refuses to repair or remove the sign within ten days.

    C.

    Removal of Abandoned Signs. Any person who owns or leases a sign shall remove the sign within one hundred eighty days after it becomes an abandoned sign as defined by this chapter. If the owner or lessee cannot be located, the building inspector shall take legal action to have such sign removed. The cost of removal shall be borne by the owner of the sign. In the event that the sign conforms with this chapter, the zoning officer may approve a sign permit to install a blank insert for the structure.

(Ord. 281 § 1(A) (part), 1986)