The purposes of this subchapter are to:
(A) Enhance the health, safety, economy, visual communication and environment of the community;
(B) Promote traffic safety by providing that signs do not distract or confuse motorists nor impair the ability of motorists to see pedestrians, other vehicles, obstacles or traffic signs;
(C) Promote the safety of persons and property by providing that signs do not create a hazard due to collapse, fire, collision, decay or abandonment;
(D) Promote the efficient transfer of general public and commercial information through the use of signs;
(E) Safeguard the public health and comfort;
(F) Prevent the visual overcrowding of land, streets and highways;
(G) Prevent adverse community appearance; and
(H) Protect the character of the area.
(1985 Code, § 9-123) (Am. Ord. 2019-11, passed 12-10-2019) Penalty, see § 158.999