§ 28-921. Purpose.  


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  • The purpose of this article is to create the legal framework to regulate, administer and enforce outdoor sign advertising and display within the village. This article recognizes the need to protect the safety and welfare of the public; the need for well maintained and attractive sign displays within the community; and the need for adequate business identification, advertising and communication. This article authorizes the use of signs visible from public rights-of-way, provided the signs are:

    (1)

    Compatible with the zoning regulations.

    (2)

    Designed, constructed, installed and maintained in such a manner that they do not endanger public safety or traffic safety.

    (3)

    Legible, readable and visible in the circumstances in which they are used.

    (4)

    Respectful of the reasonable rights of other advertisers whose messages are displayed.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-80; Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-80)