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Exhibit B: Chapter 1163 Signs (Proposed) H. Signs in Rights -of -Way 1. Signs shall be prohibited in the right-of-way with the exception of: (a) Signs installed by the City of North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County, State of Ohio or United States, including local and regional transit agencies; or (b) Any warning signs or traffic safety signs required by public utility providers. 2. The Building Commissioner may remove or cause to be removed any unlawful sign in the public right-of-way. I. Maintenance 1. Every sign shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural condition at all times, including the replacement of a defective part, painting, cleaning and other acts required for the maintenance of the sign so as not to show evidence of deterioration, including peeling, rust, dirt, fading, damage, discoloration or holes. 2. Whenever a sign is to be removed pursuant to the requirements of this section, all parts of the sign and supporting structure (e.g., pole, foundation, cabinet structure, etc.), excluding buildings for wall, projecting or similar signage, shall be removed in its entirety. This section shall not require the removal of a raceway if mounted to such structure on a building. J. Removal of Signs 1. The Building Commissioner is authorized to order the removal, repair or maintenance of any sign in violation of any code, or for which the required permit has not been obtained or which is in violation of any provision of this chapter. Every such order shall be served upon the owner or person in possession of the sign by personal service or by regular first class U.S. mail addressed to the occupant of such property and to the owner of the property. 2. Whenever the removal, repair or maintenance of any permanent sign has been ordered by the Building Commissioner, the owner or person in possession of such sign shall comply with such order within 14 days after notice is served upon him. Whenever the removal, repair or maintenance of a temporary or portable sign has been ordered by the Building Commissioner, the owner or person in possession of such sign shall comply with the order immediately after notice is served upon him. 3. In the event of noncompliance, the Building Commissioner may seek an order of removal from a court of competent jurisdiction, or may pursue criminal action against the owner and/or person in possession of the sign in accordance with the appropriate provisions of this Zoning Code relating to the violations. 4. If, following an inspection, the Building Commissioner determines that any sign constitutes an immediate danger to the public safety, the Building Commissioner may affect the immediate removal of said sign without regard to the time intervals for compliance cited above, at the sign owner's expense. Removal of a sign shall include the sign face, enclosing frame, all sign supporting members and base, unless otherwise specified in the order to remove. 1163.11 Sign Illumination All signs, unless otherwise stated in this chapter, may be illuminated by internal or external light sources, provided that such illumination complies with the following: Page 1163-11 City of North Olmsted Zoning Code