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that purpose shall have the exterior portion thereof coated with a protective coating to prevent rot and decay. (Ord. 74-48. Passed 5-21-74.) 1359.05 REMOVAL OF SIGNS. (a) The owner of any sign, or the owner of the premises on which it is located, shall be responsible for the removal of such sign if and when the business is abandoned. Such removal shall include the complete blocking out of all painted wall signs and supports, braces, guys, anchors and electrical service. The removal of such signs shall be carried out within thirty days after the time specified in Section 1359.03. (b) In the case of noncompliance with subsection (a) hereof, the Building Commissioner shall notify in writing the owner of the abandoned sign and the owner of the premises on which such sign is located, or have the option to notify either one of them, ordering the removal of such sign. If this order is not complied with within fourteen days after the date of such order, the Building Commissioner shall remove such sign at the expense of the owner of the -real estate. (Ord. 74-48. Passed 5-21-74.) 1359.06 VIOLATIONS; NOTICE TO CORRECT; NONCOMPLIANCE; EQUITABLE REMEDY. The Building Commissioner and/or an inspector in the Building Department, upon finding a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, shall issue a notice directing the owner of such a structure and/or premises to correct or abate the violation within ten days after receipt of such notice. Such service of notice shall be in the same manner as service of summons in civil matters adopted by courts of record in the State. Should the owner fail to comply with the notice within the time allowed, the Building Commissioner is, in addition to any penalty provided in this chapter, authorized to cause the violation to be corrected and the cost for the same to be assessed against the owner. (Ord. 74-48. Passed 5-21-74.) 1359.07 EXTENSION OF TIME. The Building Commissioner may extend the times specified in Sections 1359.05 and 1359.06. However, no extension shall exceed a period of thirty days from the expiration of time given in the first notice. (Ord. 74-48. Passed 5-21-74.) 1359.08 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED REGARDING UNOCCUPIED COMMERCIAL BUILDING. Upon receiving information that the Building Commissioner has issued a notice to correct or abate pursuant to Section 1359.06 of this chapter to the owner of an unoccupied commercial building, the Director of Public Safety shall immediately in writing notify the owner that, within three business days, he must provide the City in writing with such information as may be required by the Building Commissioner for the proper enforcement of this chapter, as well as any other information deemed necessary for the proper administration of this Title, including the following information: (a) Name, address and telephone number of owner (other than property address); (b) Name, address and telephone number of property manager or custodian; (c) Name, address and telephone number of real estate agent or other representatives; (d) Name, address and telephone number of landscape service company; (e) Emergency contact information in addition to the above. (Ord. 2003-92. Passed 6-17-03.) 1359.09 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE BOND. (a) The owner shall in all cases be responsible for performing and liable for all costs associated with or expenses incurred to maintain the unoccupied building and premises following its vacancy and pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. Within three business days after 2004 Replacement