974 CMR 6.01 — Purpose

974 CMR 6.00 SIGN CONTROL

974 CMR 6.01 Purpose

6.01 Purpose

6.01: Purpose

It is recognized that signs perform important functions that are essential for public safety and general welfare, including communicating messages, providing information about goods and services, and orienting and directing people. It is further recognized that because of potential detrimental impacts, signs must be regulated to:

1. Prevent hazards to vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety by controlling the number, location, and placement of signs;

2. Provide easy recognition and legibility of permitted signs and uses and promote visual order and clarity on streets;

3. Facilitate efficient communication by implementing design criteria that produces signs which can be easily read, recognized, and without distracting elements;

4. Support business vitality through informing the public of available goods, services, and activities.