The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and the general welfare as well as to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the city; to maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the city's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; to improve pedestrian and traffic safety; to minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private property; and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of this sign code. Content shall not be considered with respect to any sign erected in accordance with this chapter.
(Ord. 24-1990, passed 9-17-90; Am. Ord. 22-1996, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 16-2002, passed 10-7-02)