RICHFIELD CITY ZONING ORDINANCE

A LAND USE ORDINANCE OF RICHFIELD CITY

CHAPTER 20

SIGNS

Section 2001—Purpose and Scope:

The City Council of the City of Richfield finds and declares that the provisions set forth in this Chapter shall:

1.      Reduce potential hazards to motorists and pedestrians.

2.      Encourage sign owners to integrate signs with buildings and sites.

3.      Reduce driver inattention through the elimination of excessive and confusing sign displays.

4.      Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place in which to live and work.

5.      Allow each business to clearly identify itself and the goods and services which it offers.

6.      Safeguard and enhance property values.

7.      Protect public and private investment in buildings and open space.

8.      Preserve freedom of speech.

9.      Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the Citizens of the City of Richfield.

Section 2002—Interpretation:

1.      The provisions of this Chapter shall be plenary.  Signs not specifically allowed herein shall be prohibited.

2.      Nothing contained in this Chapter shall prevent the erection, location, or construction of signs on private property where such erection, location, or construction of signs is required by law.

3.      Nothing in this chapter shall prevent anyone from engaging in noncommercial speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.