§ 12.1. Purpose.

This section is intended to regulate and control signs and their placement throughout the Town of Dobson for the following purposes:

(A)

To provide a pleasing overall environmental setting and good community appearance, which is deemed vital to the continued economic attractiveness of the Town;

(B)

To create a more productive, enterprising, professional business atmosphere;

(C)

To allow signs appropriate to the planned character and development of each zoning district;

(D)

To ensure that permitted signs do not become a hazard or nuisance;

(E)

To promote traffic safety;

(F)

To prevent business and advertising signs from conflicting with public safety signs; and

(G)

To protect and enhance the value of properties.