The purpose of this article is to establish standards for the uniform regulation of signs and related structures to ensure the adequate identification of businesses and other activities, while also maintaining and improving the quality of the visual environment within the unincorporated area. Accordingly, this section is adopted to:
(a) Ensure that signs erected within the unincorporated area are compatible with their surroundings and are consistent with the Countywide General Plan and related land use ordinances;
(b) Aid in the identification of properties, land uses, and businesses;
(c) Promote commerce, traffic safety, and community identity while also promoting and enhancing the quality of the visual environment;
(d) Protect and enhance property values;
(e) Lessen the objectionable effects of competition in the placement and size of signs;
(f) Reduce hazards to motorists and pedestrians;
(g) Avoid visual clutter;
(h) Provide clear procedures and standards to control the location, size, type, number, and
(i) All other matters pertaining to signs within the unincorporated area.
(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014)