(A) Purposes. This subchapter is intended to promote and maintain overall community aesthetic quality; establish reasonable time, place and manner of regulations for the exercise of free speech, without regulating content; promote traffic safety by avoiding distractions and sight distance obstructions; and protect property values and ensure compatibility with the character of neighboring uses.
(B) Permit required.
(1) A zoning permit shall be required for all signs except for:
(a) Signs meeting the requirements of § 154.117; and
(b) Non-illuminated window signs constructed of paper, cardboard or similar materials and that are not of a permanent nature.
(2) Only types, sizes and heights of signs that are specifically permitted by this subchapter within the applicable district shall be allowed.
(C) Changes on signs. Any lawfully existing sign (including nonconforming signs) may be painted or repaired or changed in logo or message without a new permit under this subchapter provided that the changes do not increase the sign area or otherwise result in noncompliance or an increased nonconformity with this subchapter.
(2006 Code, § 27-701) (Ord. 12/18/2003, passed 12-18-2003, § 701)