(A) In pursuance of authority granted by the General Assembly of North Carolina in G.S. 160A-381-192, the following regulations are hereby adopted as a supplement to the existing regulating ordinance. The purpose of this subchapter is to adapt policies and regulations concerning the placement of outdoor signs in the zoning jurisdiction of the city.
(B) The city recognizes that signs are a legitimate use of private property, and in order to maximize their advertisement potential for local businesses, promote driving safety, encourage orderly and effective display of advertising, and maintain uncluttered roads and visually attractive streetscapes, the placement of such signs should be regulated.
(C) The intent of such regulation is to increase local property values, protect the natural environment, and enhance the image of the community.
(Ord. 01-44, passed 12-17-01; Am. Ord. 02-06, passed 2-16-02; Am. Ord. 21-02, passed 1-19-21; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)