(a) The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate the display of signs that pertain to residential and nonresidential land uses and activities that take place on the same site as where the sign is located. These regulations are intended to:
(1) Provide property owners and occupants an opportunity for effective identification.
(2) Maintain and enhance the quality of the City's appearance by limiting the number, sign face area, total area, location, and design of signs permitted on all sites.
(3) Protect residential zoning districts from the adverse impacts of excessive signs both from within residential districts and from surrounding districts.
(4) Reduce sign clutter.
(5) Ensure that signs are located and designed to maintain a safe and orderly pedestrian and vehicular environment.
(6) Provide reasonable and appropriate methods to identify goods sold or produced and services rendered in all zoning districts.
(7) Control the size, location, and design of temporary and permanent signs so that the appearance of such signs will be aesthetically harmonious with their surroundings and will enhance the overall appearance of the built environment.
(8) Eliminate any conflict that could be hazardous between private signs and traffic control devices and signs.
(9) Preserve and perpetuate uncluttered and natural views, significant architecture, and cultural resources for the enjoyment and environmental enrichment of the Oxford residents and visitors.
(Ord. 3365. Passed 8-16-16.)