§ 4-111. Purpose and scope.

(a)

It is the purpose of this article to establish regulations for the control of all signs within the City of Tuscumbia. The intent of this article is to support and promote the use of signs to aid the public in the identification of businesses and other activities, to assist the public in its orientation within the city, to express the history and character of the city, to promote the community's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth, and to serve other informational purposes. Further, it is the intent of this article to protect the public from the confusion created by the objectionable effects of advertising excesses, from the danger of unsafe signs, and from the degradation of the aesthetic qualities of the city. This article is not intended to inhibit an individual's right to express noncommercial messages protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

(b)

These regulations shall apply to all signs erected, constructed, displayed, painted, maintained, altered, and/or installed in every zoning district in the city, which are designed or intended to be seen by or attract the attention of the public. No sign shall be erected or installed unless it is in compliance with the regulations of this article.

(Ord. No. 09-1123, 11-23-2009)