Sign violations and penalties

A. An owner or lessee who erects or owns a sign, or allows a sign to exist, be erected or used on the property which does not comply with this chapter and the terms of any sign permit, shall be in violation of this chapter. B. Administrative enforcement of this chapter and assessment of penalties shall be in accordance with section 19.530.030 of this code. C. Any person may file a formal written complaint with the director if the complainant believes that a sign is in violation of this chapter. 1. The complaint shall include the address where the sign is erected, the description of the sign and its location, reason(s) why the complainant believes the sign is in violation and any other documentation or evidence. The complainant shall also include complainant's name and telephone number. The director shall prescribe forms for this purpose. 2. The director shall review the information for completeness and inform the complainant of any additional information required to complete the complaint. The director shall then investigate the complaint and determine whether or not the sign is in violation of this chapter. ( Ord. No. 4434, § 1, 2017 ; Ord. 3057 § 2 (part), 2002)