Sec. 59-F-1.2. Intent.

It is the intent of this Article to:

   (a)   encourage the effective use of signs;

   (b)   maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment of the County while avoiding visual clutter;

   (c)   promote the use of signs to identify buildings and geographic areas;

   (d)   improve pedestrian and vehicle traffic safety; and

   (e)   promote the compatibility of signs with the surrounding land uses.

   (f)   promote the economic development and marketing of businesses located within an approved urban renewal area.

   (g)   provide increased flexibility in the number, size, location, design and operating characteristics of signs for optional method development in an approved urban renewal area.

   (h)   implement the recommendations of an approved urban renewal plan.

(Legislative History: Ord. No. 13-76, § 1; Ord. No. 14-10, § 4.)