§ 27-574. Findings of fact.

The city council finds that:

(1)

The manner of the erection, location and maintenance of signs affects the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the people of this community.

(2)

The safety of motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, other users of the public streets is affected by the number, size, location, lighting and movement of signs that divert the attention of drivers.

(3)

The size and location of signs may, if uncontrolled, constitute an obstacle to effective fire-fighting techniques.

(4)

The construction, erection and maintenance of large signs suspended from or placed on the tops of buildings, walls or other structures may constitute a direct danger to pedestrian and vehicular traffic below, especially during periods of strong winds.

(5)

Uncontrolled and unlimited signs may degrade the aesthetic attractiveness of the natural and manmade attributes of the community and thereby undermine the economic value of tourism, visitation and permanent economic growth.

(Ord. No. 2005-12, § 1, 6-6-05)