10.1   Purpose

The Village finds that to protect the health, safety, property, and welfare of the public; to preserve the orderly, attractive, and historic appearance of the community; to prevent proliferation of signs and sign clutter; to provide for safe construction, location, erection, and maintenance of signs; it is necessary to regulate the number, design, construction, location, illumination, and maintenance of signs.

Legal Basis

This sign regulation is a part of and a special regulation of the Zoning Bylaw under the authority of 24 VSA, Chapter 117, Municipal and Regional Planning and Development Act. Additionally, this bylaw relies upon the authority of the Charter of the Village, as amended, and 24 VSA Section 2291(7) for the adoption, administration, and enforcement of ordinances and bylaws.