(A) It is recognized that certain uses need and/or require advertisements through the use of sign displays.
(B) It is the intent of this subchapter to:
(1) Encourage creative and imaginative design and use of signs in order to create a more attractive economic and business climate;
(2) Foster and improve the economic vitality of the community by enhancing and protecting the physical appearance of the community;
(3) Reduce hazards that may be caused by signs overhanging or projecting into the public right- of-way;
(4) Provide each legal property owner or tenant an opportunity for effective identification;
(5) Prevent the distraction of the motoring public;
(6) Minimize the obstruction of views from roadways to adjacent properties.
(C) In order to accomplish these sometime conflicting purposes, it is necessary to regulate the size, location, construction and manner of display of signs as set forth in this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)