The purpose of this subchapter is to establish standards for the regulation of signs within the city in order to safeguard the public interest by:
(A) Balancing public and private objectives by allowing adequate signage for business identification;
(B) Promoting the free flow of traffic and protect pedestrians and motorists from injury and property damage which may be caused by cluttered, distracting, and illegible signage;
(C) Preventing property damage and personal injury resulting from signs which are improperly constructed or poorly maintained;
(D) Promoting the use of signs which are well designed, of appropriate scale, and integrated with surrounding buildings and landscape in order to meet the community’s desire for quality development; and
(E) Protecting property values, the local economy, and the quality of life by preserving and enhancing the appearance of the streetscape which affects the image of the city.
(Res. R22-05-08, passed 5-3-2022; Ord. O22-05-02, passed 5-3-2022)