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c. The sign is in amhitectural harmony with buildings on the property; and d. The sign is structurally sound and complies with the requirements of this Article or will be brought into conformance with such requirements within the time specified by the Architectural Review Committee. DIVISION 14. MAINTENANCE AND ENFORCEMENT Section 3.133. General Application. It shall be unlawful for any person to install or maintain any sign in violation of the provisions of this Article. The City shall have the authority to issue citations (Notices to Appear) for violations of this Article. Violations of this Article or any permit issued pursuant to this Article shall be punishable as an infraction pursuant to Section 3.136. Section 3.134. Maintenance. Each sign and sign structure shall be maintained in a safe and structurally sound manner free from deterioration, rust, rot and loose parts. Each sign face shall be kept clean and neatly painted at all times. Source(s) of illumination and other electrical components shall be kept in proper working condition in accordance with the requirements of an electrical permit. Any damaged, discolored or improperly maintained sign, sign structure or portion thereof shall promptly be cleaned, repaired, replaced and/or repainted to the satisfaction of the City. Section 3.135. Enforcement. The provisions of this Article shall be enforced by the City in accordance with the following provisions: a. Signs on Private Property. The City shall have the authority to order any sign on private property that was installed or maintained in violation of the provisions of this Article or any other provisions of the Code of the City of Redwood City to be altered, repaired, reconstructed or removed as necessary to abate such conditions in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.209 ("Abatement") of this Article. Any required work shall be completed within ten (10) calendar days of the date of such order, unless the City establishes a different time period. The City shall have the authority to cause any sign on private property in violation of the provisions of this Article that is determined to be a peril to persons and/or property to be immediately removed without notice; provided, that written notice shall thereupon be given to the owner of the property as determined from the most recent equalized assessment roll, of such removal and of the costs payable to the City for retrieval of the sign. If the conditions are not abated within the specified time period, the City may cause the sign to be removed or altered. The City shall store any removed sign for at least ten (10) calendar days. The property owner and/or the person responsible for the installation and/or maintenance of the sign shall be liable for the costs incurred by the City for its removal, alteration and/or storage, which should be payable as a condition of release of the sign. shared/shared/Council/Ord Signordl 6/7/99r 29 2161