[OMS_MANAGERS] business sign removal for closed businesses

[Jamie Johnk]

Emma

Silverton has an Ordinance that deals with abandoned signage (see below).  I have always appreciated that Silverton has taken a stance on addressing sensitive issues such as signage for the overall benefit of their downtown and community.

This may not be the most desirable avenue for your community, however it has been successful for Silverton.

Silverton Development Ordinance:
15.16.740 Removal of abandoned signs.
A. Abandoned Sign Removal. An owner of a sign shall remove the sign when it is abandoned.
B. Ordering the Removal of Abandoned Signs. The community development director or building official may order the removal of abandoned signs in the same manner as provided in SMC 15.16.720<http://www.codepublishing.com/OR/Silverton/Silverton15/Silverton1516.html#15.16.720>, and the procedures for requesting a hearing, and the decision issued, shall be as set forth therein.
C. Abandonment of a Sign. Abandonment of a sign shall be made when it is shown that:
1. The sign is no longer used by the person or business that constructed the sign or the property where the sign is located is no longer being used for the purpose identified on the sign. The sign owner may rebut the determination of abandonment upon showing that a reasonable effort is under way to continue the use of the property or sign;
2. The sign has been damaged, and repairs and restoration are not started within 90 days of the date the sign was damaged, or are not diligently pursued, once started.
D. Sign Owner Responsible. Costs, as determined by SMC 15.16.700<http://www.codepublishing.com/OR/Silverton/Silverton15/Silverton1516.html#15.16.700>, shall be the responsibility of the sign owner and the person responsible for the placement of the sign, collectively and individually. When payment of enforcement or other fees related to this chapter are not made in a timely manner, then these costs shall be made as a lien against the land or premises on which such sign is located, and may be collected or foreclosed in the same manner as liens otherwise entered in the liens docket of the city. (Ord. 09-04 § 2, 2009)
I hope this information is helpful.

Jamie L. Johnk
Jamie L. Johnk, Economic Development Director
City of Woodburn
270 Montgomery Street  |  Woodburn, OR 97071-4730
Phone:  503-980-6319  |  Cell:  503-320-8325
Email:  Jamie.johnk at ci.woodburn.or.us<mailto:Jamie.johnk at ci.woodburn.or.us>

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Any thoughts for Emma? See message below….Sheri

From: Emma Guida [mailto:emmagdda at gmail.com]
Dallas Downtown Association

I just had a quick question that I hope you could offer some guidance on. Dallas' downtown has a significant number of signs from old businesses that the previous owners have not yet taken down. I have spoken with Brian Dalton, the mayor, and someone from the city about it, and they say that the business owners have been asked to take the signs down multiple times in some cases, but have not yet. I was wondering if you had any advice on how best to go about this, or if the only way is to for the city to take more punitive measures. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks so much.

Best,
Emma
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