(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to create the framework for a comprehensive but balanced system of sign control, thereby facilitating a clear and pleasant communication between people and their environment. It is the belief of the City Commission that the nature of signs is to provide an index to the needed goods and services. It is the intention of this subchapter to authorize the use of signs which are:
(1) Appropriate in dimension and scale with surrounding buildings, shopping center and community.
(2) Content neutral.
(3) Expressive of the identity of individual proprietors or the community as a whole.
(4) Legible under the circumstances in which they are seen.
(5) Effective in indexing the environment.
(6) Promotive of the aesthetics, health, safety, welfare, and the assurance of protection of adequate lighting, energy, and air space within the city by regulation of the posting, displaying, erection, use, and maintenance of signs.
(7) May also be determined by staff to ensure the sign is complimentary to the surrounding community.
(B) Applicability. The provisions of this subchapter include but are not limited to:
(1) General standards;
(2) Location;
(3) Sign plans;
(4) Permanent signs;
(5) Temporary signs;
(6) Nonconforming signs;
(7) Exemptions;
(8) Prohibitions;
(9) Inspection and violations.
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)