11-16-1: PURPOSE AND APPLICATION:
   A.   Purpose: The purpose of this Section is to establish uniform sign regulations that are intended to:
      1.   Protect the general public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community;
      2.   Reduce possible traffic and safety hazards through good signage;
      3.   Promote signs that identify uses and premises without confusion;
      4.   Implement community design standards, consistent with the General Plan; and
      5.   Promote the community's appearance by regulating the design, character, location, type, quality of materials, scale, color, illumination and maintenance of signs.
   B.   Application: Signs shall only be constructed, displayed or altered consistent with Chapter 20 of this Title site plan review approvals as required. A sign program shall be required as part of the site plan review process for all multi-family, commercial, professional, and industrial uses, or as deemed necessary by the Planning Director to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Section. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)