Part 2 — Unified Development Ordinance Zoning Regulations
City of Andover Unified Development Manual

G. Dangerous Signs. Any sign or sign structure which because of damage or deterioration has become a hazard to the public, must be immediately repaired or removed . 1. Restoration. A damaged or unsafe sign or sign structure may be restored to its original condition without obtaining a zoning permit. 2. Replacement. If a damaged or dangerous sign or sign structure is replaced, it must conform to Zoning Regulations current at the time of replacement. a. Exception: Damaged nonconforming signs. (See Zoning Regulations, Section 8-109A.) H. Impoundment and Disposal of Removed Signs. 1. Signs in violation of these sign regulations are considered to be a public nuisance , and therefore may be removed and impounded . (See definition of PUBLIC NUISANCE.) Signs considered to be a public nuisance include the following: a. Any unauthorized private sign placed on public property , including street rights-of-way and easements. b. Any unauthorized private sign placed on railroad property, or on a utility pole, box, fence, or other utility structure. c. Any unauthorized private sign attached to a tree , whether on public or private property. d. Any sign, including graffiti or tagging , placed on a private structure without the authorization of the property owner.
e. Any vehicle, trailer or similar movable structure used as a sign or sign support, when the primary purpose of the vehicle is the display of the sign, as opposed to transporting passengers or carrying cargo, parked for a period of more than 72 hours where the sign is visible from a public way. 2. Impoundment. Any permanent, hand portable, short-term or temporary sign declared to be a public nuisance, and removed by order of the Zoning Administrator, may be impounded by the City. a. Redemption from Impoundment. If not redeemed within 30 days by the owner paying a service charge of $20 per sign, the City may dispose of the sign in any manner deemed appropriate. I. Costs of Removal. The owner of any sign which must be removed by the City is responsible for reimbursing the City for the costs of removal. 1. Notice of Costs. The City must provide a Notice of Costs to the sign owner by hand delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested, which includes any and all incidental expenses incurred by the City in connection with removal of the sign. a. If the sign owner does not pay the costs due within 30 days , the City Clerk will assess the costs as a special assessment against the lot or parcel of land on which the sign was located. J. Penalties. 1. See Zoning Regulations, Section 10-104C on Penalties for violations of Zoning Regulations. 2. See Zoning Regulations, Section 10-104D on Remedies the City may pursue for violations of Zoning Regulations.
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