§ 1427-01. Purposes.

The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate the display of signs that pertain to businesses, activities and uses that take place on the same premises as where the sign is located. Signs that do not pertain to a business, activity and use that takes place on the same premises as where the sign is located are regulated by Chapter 895, Outdoor Advertising Signs, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code and by the applicable zoning district regulations of the Cincinnati Zoning Code. The regulations in this Chapter are intended to:

(a)

Provide property owners and occupants an opportunity for effective identification.

(b)

Maintain and enhance the quality of the city's appearance by limiting the number, area, location and design of signs permitted on all sites.

(c)

Protect residential districts from adverse impacts of excessive signs both from within residential districts and from surrounding districts.

(d)

Reduce sign clutter.

(e)

Ensure that signs are located and designed to maintain a safe and orderly pedestrian and vehicular environment.

(f)

Provide reasonable, yet appropriate conditions for identifying goods sold or produced or services rendered in all zoning districts.

(g)

Control the size, location and design of temporary and permanent signs so that the appearance of such signs will be aesthetically harmonious with their surroundings and will enhance the overall appearance of the built environment.

(h)

Eliminate any conflict that could be hazardous between commercial or identification signs and traffic control devices and signs.

(i)

Preserve and perpetuate uncluttered and natural views, significant architecture and cultural resources for the enjoyment and environmental enrichment of the citizens of the community and visitors.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 303-2006, § 1(Exh. A), eff. Nov. 25, 2006)