(A) Purpose. The purposes of this subchapter are:
(1) To assume maximum visibility along streets and to prevent unreasonable distraction for motor vehicle operators;
(2) To preserve and enhance natural scenic beauty and historical sites by the avoidance of unsightly cluttering of advertising signs and devices;
(3) To promote pedestrian safety and to facilitate police and fire protection; and
(4) To provide for orderly and visible informative advertising opportunities for all businesses
and attractions, which benefit from appropriate signs and attractions.
(B) Scope of this section.
(1) The provisions of this section shall apply to the construction, erection, use, location and maintenance of signs in all districts. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to signs existing on the effective date of this chapter. Signs in legal existence on the effective date of this chapter, but not in conformity with it, and not obstructing traffic visibility, may remain in place; but the non-conforming use shall not be extended, enlarged or moved to occupy a portion of land or a structure, except in conformity with this chapter. Only routine maintenance may be performed on the sign and its structure until such time as the sign is brought into conformance with these regulations. Unless otherwise permitted by this chapter, no new sign may be erected, constructed or displayed within the planning area after the effective date of this chapter unless all the provisions of this chapter are met.
(2) Signs and billboards placed along the Federal Aide Highway U.S. 431 must conform to the regulations of the commonwealth’s Department of Transportation in accordance with KRS Ch. 177.
(Ord. 20.920-1, passed 3- -2020)