[Ord. No. 2753 §1, 3-1-2006; Ord. No. 2873 §§1 — 2, 1-16-2008; Ord. No. 3005 §1, 1-5-2011; Ord. No. 3789 §1, 11-19-2014; Ord. No. 3201 §1, 1-7-2015]
This Chapter is intended to encourage excellence in the design of signage, to promote compatibility with the immediate surrounding areas and to project the City of Ellisville as a premier business environment.
[Ord. No. 2753 §1, 3-1-2006; Ord. No. 2873 §§1 — 2, 1-16-2008; Ord. No. 3005 §1, 1-5-2011; Ord. No. 3789 §1, 11-19-2014; Ord. No. 3201 §1, 1-7-2015]
This Chapter shall govern the construction, erection, alteration, repair, maintenance and removal of all signs within the City with respect to their use, number, structure, design, safety, aesthetics, fees and permits.
[Ord. No. 2753 §1, 3-1-2006; Ord. No. 2873 §§1 — 2, 1-16-2008; Ord. No. 3005 §1, 1-5-2011; Ord. No. 3789 §1, 11-19-2014; Ord. No. 3201 §1, 1-7-2015]
Only those signs listed as permitted within each applicable district are allowed; any sign not so included is prohibited.
[Ord. No. 2753 §1, 3-1-2006; Ord. No. 2873 §§1 — 2, 1-16-2008; Ord. No. 3005 §1, 1-5-2011; Ord. No. 3789 §1, 11-19-2014; Ord. No. 3201 §1, 1-7-2015; Ord. No. 3536, 11-16-2022]
Where more restrictive in respect to location, use, size, illumination and lighting, or height of signs, the Zoning Ordinance shall take precedence over the restrictions of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 2753 §1, 3-1-2006; Ord. No. 2873 §§1 — 2, 1-16-2008; Ord. No. 3005 §1, 1-5-2011; Ord. No. 3789 §1, 11-19-2014; Ord. No. 3201 §1, 1-7-2015]
This Chapter shall be known as the "Sign Code" of the City and shall be referred herein as "the code."