Boonville Removal ordinance (Appendix C, Section 7.3-35)

The Building Inspector shall order the removal of any sign erected in violation of this chapter, or any existing sign which has been abandoned, or where lack of maintenance has created a hazard to the public safety. Thirty days' notice, in writing, shall be given to the owner of such sign, or of the building, structure or premises on which the sign is located, to remove the sign or to bring it into compliance with this article. Upon failure to remove the sign or comply with this notice, the Building Inspector shall cause the removal of the sign. Any costs of removal incurred by the Building Inspector shall be assessed to the owner of the property on which sign is located and may be collected in the manner of ordinary debt or in the manner of taxes and such charge shall be a lien on the property. The Building Inspector shall refuse to pay costs so assessed. The Building Inspector may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily without notice.