It is the intent of this article to authorize the use of signs with size, layout, legibility, and location and arrangements compatible with their surroundings; appropriate to the identity of individual properties or occupants or of the community; and appropriate to traffic safety. More specifically, this article is intended to:
(a) Enhance and protect the physical appearance of the community.
(b) Ensure that signs are located and designed to reduce sign distraction and confusion that may be contributing factors in traffic congestion and accidents, and maintain a safe and orderly pedestrian and vehicular environment.
(c) Provide review procedures that enable the county to comprehensively evaluate the appropriateness of a sign to the site, building, and surroundings.
(d) Prohibit all signs not expressly permitted by this article.
(Ord. of 7-10-2000, § 11.1; Amend. of 9-5-2006)