A. The provisions of this section are adopted in accordance with the rights and powers held by the city in accordance with the rights and powers granted to the city under the constitution and the laws of the state in order to:
1. Provide for the proper development and improvement of property along the freeways within the city.
2. Facilitate the free and rapid flow of traffic on streets, highways, and freeways within the city.
3. Prevent and eliminate hazards to the safety of travel on streets, highways, and freeways within the city.
4. Promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
B. Unlawful signs and structures. No advertising structure, accessory sign, post sign, or other advertising sign shall be erected, constructed, located, or maintained regardless of the district or zone in which it is located; other than as otherwise permitted pursuant to § 20.28.060.C.1.f. of this chapter.
1. If such structure is designed to have or has the advertising thereon maintained primarily to be viewed from a freeway; or
2. If such structure or sign, because of its location, size, nature, or type, constitutes, or tends to constitute, a hazard to the safe and efficient operation of vehicles upon a freeway or create a condition which endangers the safety of persons or property thereon.
(Ord. 425, passed 10-14-68)