(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication and to improve the appearance and aesthetic quality of the community. The subchapter seeks to permit signs that will not, by reason of their size, location, construction or manner of display, endanger the public safety of individuals, confuse, mislead or obstruct the vision necessary for traffic safety or otherwise endanger public health, safety and morals.
(B) The sign requirements contained herein are declared to be the maximum allowable, and sign types not specifically allowed as set forth within this section shall be prohibited. Where other ordinances are in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, the most restrictive ordinance shall apply.
(1974 Code, § 306) (Res. 07-001, passed 2-13-2007; Ord. 07-001, passed 4-24-2007)