(a) To preserve and protect the public safety, comfort and welfare of users of streets and sidewalks within the City of Parkersburg by regulating signs.
(b) To insure the appropriateness of the sign to the building, site and surroundings and to be consistent with the City’s development objectives.
(c) To enhance community appearance, reduce visual clutter and blight, promote recreational value of public travel and the economic development of the City of Parkersburg.
(d) To establish standards which will permit businesses a reasonable opportunity to advertise, but which will avoid excessive clutter among sign displays or create distractions.
(e) To control temporary signs and prohibit undesirable impacts on property values and neighborhood character.
(Ord. 0-1192. Passed 6-14-05.)