The purpose of this chapter is to:
(a) Permit signs that will not, by their existence, size, location, construction or manner of display, endanger the public safety of individuals, confuse, mislead or obstruct the vision necessary for traffic safety, or otherwise endanger public health, safety and morals, and to permit and regulate signs in such a way as to support and complement land use objectives set forth in this Zoning Code;
(b) Regulate the size, color, illumination, movement, materials, location, height and condition of all signs placed on private property for exterior observation, thus ensuring the protection of the health, safety and morals; the protection of property values; the character of the various neighborhoods; the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community; protection against destruction of or encroachment on historic buildings, convenience to citizens; encouraging economic development; and enhancing the quality of life; and
(c) Promote signs that are compatible with the use of the property to which they are appurtenant, the landscape and architecture of surrounding buildings, are legible and appropriate to the activity to which they pertain, are not distracting to motorists, and are constructed and maintained in a structurally sound and attractive condition.
(Ord. A-3075. Passed 1-24-22.)