§ 3381.09. Abandoned graphics.  


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  • A.

    Abandonment of a graphic or any portion of a graphic shall result when one or more of the following conditions occurs:

    1.

    Its use has been voluntarily discontinued for a period of no less than six months, in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code;

    2.

    The graphic has not been maintained in accordance with C.C. 3381.04, and has been in need of repair for a period of no less than six months;

    3.

    The equipment and furnishings of the principal use of the premises identified or advertised by said graphic have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by similar equipment within six months after such removal;

    4.

    Existing development on the same lot is demolished or removed to the extent of 50 percent or more of replacement value;

    5.

    A nonconforming graphic is replaced by a conforming one.

    C.

    A graphic which has been abandoned is declared to be a public nuisance for the reason that a continued lack of use results in a lack of reasonable and adequate maintenance, thereby causing deterioration and a blighting influence on nearby properties, false information to the public, or unnecessary traffic problems for travelers.

    D.

    The director shall notify the owner of the graphic or the owner of the subject property of the finding of abandonment by certified mail (return receipt requested) and shall therein issue an order for removal of said graphic within 30 calendar days of the order. An order for removal of an abandoned graphic may be appealed within the 30-day period in the manner described in C.C. 3382.04 and C.C. 3382.08. If the graphic is not removed and no appeal is filed within the 30-day compliance period, the director is empowered to cause the removal of the graphic in the manner described in C.C. 3381.05(C) or file the appropriate charges.

(Ord. 2837-96 § 9 (part).)