(A) The intent of this subchapter is to regulate all signs within Archbold to ensure that they are appropriate for their respective uses and locations, in keeping with the appearance of the subject property and surrounding environment, and protective of the public health, safety, and general welfare by:
(1) Ensuring sign design that builds on the community character, image, and historic context.
(2) Prohibiting the erection of signs in such numbers, sizes, designs, illumination, and locations as may create a hazard to pedestrians and motorists; and
(3) Setting standards and providing uniform controls, based on best practices that permit reasonable use of signage for advertising.
(B) No sign shall be permitted in any district except as hereinafter provided
(Ord. 2022-25, passed 3-21-2022)