§ 84-13. Removal of signs.

A. 

Any sign that becomes obsolete, meaning the business, product, service, event, or other such topic to which it relates ceases operation or is no longer applicable, must be removed within 60 days of such termination. An extension may be granted by the Sign Officer upon written request by the sign owner.

B. 

The removal of signs shall be the sole responsibility of the sign owner and/or sign permit holder. If said sign is not removed within 30 days of the date of written notice by the Sign Officer, the Sign Officer is authorized to effect its removal.

C. 

The removal of signs shall include the removal of all sign elements and related structural supports, returning the building, site, or structure to its original state.

D. 

The Sign Officer may remove any sign that is found to be in violation of this chapter. The property and/or sign owner shall subsequently be given written notice of such sign removal. If the sign is not claimed within 10 days of the written notice, the Sign Officer may dispose of said sign.

E. 

Any costs incurred for the removal of a sign shall be fully reimbursed to the Village of Williamsville by the sign owner and/or sign permit holder. All expenses incurred by the Village in removing such sign shall be a charge against the property and shall be added to the next taxes assessed against the property if not paid within 30 days after notice of said charge is delivered to the owner by certified mail or equivalent means.