Medford Revised Ordinances § 94-8.4 (Zoning — Short Term Rentals) § 94-6.2

Citation: Medford Revised Ordinances § 94-8.4 (Zoning — Short Term Rentals) § 94-6.2
Jurisdiction: Medford (municipal)
Source: Official source
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Sec. 94-6.2. - Signs.

94-6.2.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is:

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To preserve and enhance the substantial and respective interests of the citizens,
property owners, business owners, and the government of the city; and

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To regulate the manner in which signage affects the natural, scenic, historic, cultural,
and aesthetic qualities of life and neighborhoods of the city;

3.

To prevent hazards to vehicular and pedestrian traffic;

4.

To preserve the amenities and protect the visual quality of the city;

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To improve the physical appearance of the city;

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To reduce visual clutter and blight;

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To protect property values; and

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To enhance the economic climate of the city.

The city through this section recognizes that signs perform important functions in
the community which are essential for the conduct of private and public business,
and for the safety of its citizens. Also recognized is the need for signage to display
noncommercial messages by noncommercial entities such as civic, religious, and political
organizations. These matters are of significant importance and interests to the city,
and therefore serve as a proper basis for the legitimate regulation of signs.

94-6.2.2 Authority and Interpretation. This section is declared to be remedial and
protective, and is adopted pursuant to the authority conferred by M.G.L.A. c. 93,
§ 29, and M.G.L.A. c. 43B and every other power and authority pertaining thereto.