Tiburon Municipal Code Art. I Introduction

This chapter shall be known as the sign ordinance of the Town of Tiburon.

(Ord. No. 515 N.S., § 2 (part))

This chapter is adopted pursuant to California Government Code sections 65000 et seq., 65850(b), 38774, and 38775; Business and Professions Code sections 5200 et seq. and 5490 et seq.; Civil Code section 713; and other applicable state laws.

(Ord. No. 515 N.S., § 2 (part))

The provisions of this chapter shall regulate the location, size, type and number of signs allowed [this includes both signs subject to a permit and those exempt from a permit requirement] within the Town of Tiburon, and guide the design, aesthetics, materials, and illumination of signs within the Town of Tiburon. The purposes of this chapter are:

(a) To safeguard and enhance property values.

(b) To protect the public and private investment in buildings, improvements and open spaces.

(c) To preserve and improve the visual appearance and aesthetics of the town as a place to live and work and as a desirable destination for visitors and tourists.

(d) To encourage sound signage practices as a means to aid existing and new establishments and provide information to the public.

(e) To ensure the preservation of freedom of speech.

(f) To preserve and promote vehicular and pedestrian safety.

(g) To protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community at large.

(h) To promote and implement the goals, policies and programs of the Tiburon general plan.

(Ord. No. 515 N.S., § 2 (part))

(a) This chapter regulates all signs that may be erected, installed, maintained, or displayed on private property and other property, not including town property or public rights of way, which is located within the limits of the Town of Tiburon.

(b) Signs on the public right of way and signs on town property are regulated by town council Resolution No. 03-2009, or the most current successor thereto.

(Ord. No. 515 N.S., § 2 (part))