(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to promote and protect the public health, welfare, and safety of the community and its people by regulating existing and proposed outdoor advertising and outdoor signs of all types.
(B) This subchapter is also intended to protect property values, create a more attractive and economically vital business climate, enhance and protect the physical appearance of the community, preserve the scenic and natural beauty, and to provide more enjoyable and pleasant living conditions. The intent of this section is also to reduce the incidence of signs or advertising distractions which may contribute to traffic accidents by their placement.
(Ord. 1991-07, passed 1-7-1991)