(A) It is the intent of this subchapter to provide clarification regarding regulations pertaining to signs and to assist those wishing to place signs in the towns and county by comprehensively setting forth provisions governing the installation and construction of signs and advertising devices in one location (insofar as is possible) in this chapter.
(B) In addition, it is the purpose and intent of this chapter to:
(1) Recognize the functions and importance of signs for the business sector and the towns and county as a whole;
(2) Preserve and enhance the character and visual appearance of the city;
(3) Recognize the integral part played by signs in the overall appearance of the towns and county;
(4) Provide a reasonable set of controls that will permit and encourage creative and effective signs that adequately identify a business; and
(5) Provide standards, guidance, and direction for sign users and sign designers as to what constitutes appropriate signage in the towns and county.
(Ord. passed - -1996)