What is the need to regulate signage?
Appropriate signage is an ongoing discussion in most communities. While a business needs to let people know where they are and what products they sell, large and over abundant signs are a primary negative components of urban sprawl. Too many signs side-by-side make it hard to see any one particular sign. You can go from one city to another down an arterial route and not know youve charged communities because of all the signage and massing of commercial business. Also, there have been many studies done throughout the years that indicate that certain types of signage can be a safety hazard to motorists because the signs are an unnecessary distraction. Most communities regulate signage in order to increase driver safety and decrease visual clutter. Has Jonesboroughs ordinance addressed safety and visual clutter? From the safety standpoint, the following safeguards are incorporated within various sections of the ordinances: • Signs have to be a certain distance from the right-of-way and be
