Article L SIGNS
§9-1550 INTENT
This Article is intended to regulate and control the use, design, placement, size, and appearance of all permanent and temporary signs for newly constructed buildings, the replacement of signs, the addition of a new sign to an existing building, signs granted by means of a special use permit and the elimination of nonconforming signs. In such cases where other regulations of the Town of Fuquay-Varina Code of Ordinances conflict with this Article in regards to the items required herein, these regulations shall take precedence.
a. Severability
If any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, term or word in this Article is declared invalid by the Court, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of this Article.
b. Substitution
Any regulations included within this Article, applicable to commercial signage, may be utilized for the purpose of installation of noncommercial signage, also permitted by this Article.
§9-1551 PURPOSE
The purpose of the sign regulations, controls, and provisions set forth in this Article is to provide an overall plan and program for signage as visual communication within the Town of Fuquay-Varina and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Signage is necessary to promote public safety, economic stability, and the general welfare of the Town of Fuquay-Varina. To promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Town of Fuquay-Varina and its citizens, and to provide for the purpose stated herein, the following purpose statements are made:
a. Right to Free Speech
To allow businesses, institutions and individuals to exercise their right to free speech by displaying an image on a sign, and to allow audiences to receive such information.
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