§ 62-3303. Purpose and applicability.

(a)

It is the purpose and intent of this article to provide a comprehensive set of guidelines regulating the type, number size location and maintenance of all on-premises, off-premises and temporary signs and advertising structures in order to protect the health safety welfare and general well being of the citizens of the county. It is also the intent of this article to provide flexibility for reasonable identification and advertising by professional, commercial and industrial establishments while promoting traffic safety and avoiding visual blight and contributing to the overall aesthetic well-being of the citizens which translates to economic, social and general well-being of the county.

(b)

It is not the intent of this article to regulate the copy or content of signs or to give greater protection to either commercial or noncommercial speech. Any sign authorized by this article may contain noncommercial copy.

(c)

The county manager or designee shall have the authority to create administrative policies and procedures for the purpose of administration and enforcement of this article. Such administrative policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this article and shall not have the effect of waving requirements specifically provided for herein.

(Code 1979, § 14-40(A); Ord. No. 03-47, § 2, 10-2-03; Ord. No. 09-12, § 2, 4-14-09)