§ 260-26
Authority; purpose; intent
- A. Authority for this article is granted under the Rhode Island Zoning Enabling Act, Title 45, Chapter 24. Additional authority for this article is granted by Rhode Island General Laws Title 24, Chapter 7, § 24-7-1 (Power of towns to establish and regulate sidewalks).
- B. The purpose of this article is to regulate the installation and/or replacement and/or alteration of signs for the purpose of providing information and advertising in an orderly, effective, legible, aesthetic and safe manner. Restrictions on number, type, location, size, material and illumination of signs protect the public from hazardous and distracting displays, protect property values, enhance the traditional qualities and characteristics of the Town, and create an attractive environment which is conducive to business, industry and tourism. The minimum criteria for review for signs regulated by the Historic District Commission shall be as described in the Historic District Commission's Guidelines for Review.