A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish signing standards appropriate to the City of Sebastopol, which will allow for adequate identification of businesses and provision of public information, and will reduce hazards to motorists and pedestrians, while avoiding excessive and confusing signing.

B. Intent. It is the intent of these standards to encourage well-designed and creative signs, which are integral to, and harmonious with, the adjacent neighborhood, as well as with buildings and sites. Signs should be aesthetically pleasing and consistent with the sign portion of the design guidelines, as the Design Review Board may adopt them.

C. Applicability. The provisions set forth in this chapter shall be applicable to all signs permitted by this chapter, except where specific regulations contrary to this section are established. (Ord. 1111, 2018)