A. Administration. The director shall be responsible for administration of this code. The director may adopt rules for the implementation of this code; provided, the director shall first hold a public hearing. The director shall publish notice of intent to adopt any rule, and the date, time and place of the public hearing thereon in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. Any person may submit written comment to the director in response to such notice, and any person may speak at the public hearing. Following the public hearing, the director shall adopt, adopt with modifications, or reject the proposed rule.

B. Inspection of Director. The director is empowered to enter or inspect any building, structure or premises in the city, upon which, or in connection with which a sign, as defined by this code, is located, for the purpose of inspection of the sign, its structural and electrical connections, and to insure compliance with the provisions of this code. Such inspections shall be carried out during business hours, unless an emergency exists.

C. Violation – Penalty.