[Adopted 12-10-2007 by Ord. No. 10-07-262]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
PUBLIC WAY
Any Town way or state highway or as defined in Title 45 of
the Rhode Island General Laws.
SIGN
An object, device, display, structure or part thereof, situated
outdoors, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct or
attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization,
business, product, service, event or location by means of words, letters,
figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected
images. The term "sign" includes, without limitation, posters, placards,
flyers, leaflets, handbills, circulars and any kinds of posted notices.
No person shall place or cause to be placed
any sign on any utility pole, light pole, traffic control device or
tree within the right-of-way of any public way.
This article shall be enforced by the Town of
Coventry Code Enforcement Officer/Building Official.
This article applies in addition to the restrictions
and requirements applicable to signs under Article 15 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the Town of Coventry, and any other Town ordinance. In
the event of conflict or inconsistency between applicable ordinances,
the more restrictive ordinance shall govern.
This article does not apply to signs placed
by governmental authorities.