The purpose of this section is to control the size, location and character of all exterior and on-premise signs so as to provide attractive, coordinated and efficient signage in the Township. All signs and signage not intended to be viewed from the public right-of-way are excluded.

This section is adopted to, among other things, maintain and enhance the aesthetics of the community, enhance pedestrian and traffic safety, limit the intrusion of visual messages, minimize the adverse effects of signage on nearby public and private properties, minimize driver distraction, avoid excessive signage, promote the use of aesthetically pleasing signage including materials and color, preserve property values, provide for the effectiveness of permitted signs, avoid adverse lighting or reflection and to require structurally safe signs.

Nothing in this section is intended to supersede any County, State or Federal regulations except that to the extent permissible under law; any provision in this section which is more restrictive shall prevail.