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<section number="13-243" name="Signs, marquees, and awnings" law="code" slug="sec-13-243" node_id="PTIITI17PULOLAPRGECOMA_SUBTITLE_13HOPRST_DIV7PRSTMA_S13-243SIMAAW">
  <level label="a">
    <text>Canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, stairways, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts, and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a safe and sound condition. They shall be protected from the elements against decay and rust by the periodic application of a weather-resistant material such as paint or other protective treatment.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>Any structure, post, or foundation which was constructed, erected, or maintained for the purpose of supporting or displaying, or which was used for support or display of any on-site sign, but which has not been used for such support or display for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days is prohibited and must be removed.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>Framing lights, whether static or flashing, internal or external, fully or partially framing windows or doors, is prohibited for commercial use. Notwithstanding the fines set forth in Section 13-246 of the County Code, any person who fails to comply with the remedial action set forth in a notice of violation of this Subsection shall be subject to the following monetary fines:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>A minimum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) upon the initial violation, and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>An additional One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for each subsequent violation, up to a maximum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per property.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
