Title
Be it Ordained that Section 3.35 of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 be amended relative to Sign Control.
Body
Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that Section 3.35 of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 be and the same is hereby amended as follows:
-by striking out Section 3.35 as it currently exists and inserting in place thereof the following new Section 3.35:
SECTION 3.35 SIGN CONTROL
.1 Intent and Purpose:
The City of Malden recognizes that signs are an important means of visual communication in our society and that businesses and individuals have the right to convey messages using signs that are accessory to the use of the premises where the signs are located. It is the intent of this section:
.1 to provide a reasonable balance between the right of a business or individual to identify itself and to convey a message and the right of the public to be protected against the visual discord that results from unrestricted size, placement and design of signs.
.2 to promote public health, safety and welfare by insuring that signs are properly designed, constructed and maintained;
.3 to ensure that signs are compatible with adjacent land uses, enhance the aesthetics of the community and promote economic viability.
.2 Definitions:
As used in this ordinance, and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, the following words shall have the following meanings:
Awning: Any device, fixed or retractable, of any material, which projects more than 12 inches from a building wall and extends over or otherwise covers any portion of a sidewalk, walkway, dining area, or driveway.
Sign: Any letter, number or symbol or any combination thereof designed and placed so as to be visible from the exterior of a premises and to convey a message to the public.
Sign, Abandoned: A sign which:
.1 advertises a business, service or product no longer occupying or available at the premises to which it is attached; or
.2 has, in the opinion of the Building Ins...
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