The purpose of these sign regulations is to encourage the proper development and use of planned graphic signing systems and to permit and regulate signs in such a way as to support and complement land-use objectives set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. In addition to protecting from distractions and obstructions that can contribute to traffic and pedestrian accidents, it is the intent of these regulations that signs are as much subject to control as noise, odors, debris and like characteristics of a use that, if not controlled and regulated, can become a nuisance factor to adjacent properties or the community in general. To protect the general health, safety and welfare, of the community, all signs and signing systems are subject to the regulations that follow in this chapter. (Ord. 27-01. Passed 9-4-01.)