The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and to authorize the use of signs that are compatible with their surroundings and to promote short and long term civic beauty and order by establishing standards and regulations for sign design, location, size, type, compatibility, safety, and aesthetics.
The intent of this chapter is to regulate design and placement of identification/communication devices that are built specifically to identify, inform, and direct patrons to a particular merchant, store, establishment or service. It is not the intent of this chapter to regulate the content of public speech nor infringe upon freedom of speech. (Ord. 13-17, 11-12-2013)