(A) Scenic coastal areas.
(1) The following shall be considered scenic coastal areas of public importance:
(a) Woodley Island, Daby Island, Indian Island;
(b) Eureka Slough Wildlife refuge, Second Slough, and Third Street Slough, including adjacent wetland and riparian areas;
(c) The lands northerly of Jacobs Avenue, including Murray Field and lands northeast of Murray Field.
(2) New off-site advertising signs or billboards (such as those signs or billboards that stand apart from other structures on the site and that advertise uses, merchandise, or other commodities which are available solely in locations other than the site on which the sign or billboard stands) shall be prohibited in these scenic coastal areas.
(B) Conditions of development near scenic areas. Permitted development within scenic coastal areas, where otherwise consistent with the policies of this Local Coastal Program, or except where designated within a MG District, shall:
(1) Minimize the alteration of natural landforms;
(2) Be visually compatible with the character of the surrounding area;
(3) Be sited and designed to protect views to and along the ocean and scenic coastal areas;
(4) Wherever feasible, restore and enhance visual quality in visually degraded areas.
(C) Views. Views from scenic vista points shall be protected by insuring that adjacent permitted development does not obstruct views to and along the scenic coastal areas.
(D) Scenic routes. Scenic routes in the coastal zone shall be as depicted on the map “Eureka Scenic Routes” contained in the Scenic Route Element of the Eureka General Plan. Along such routes the city shall:
(1) Ensure that the scenic route rights-of-way are maintained in an attractive manner.
(2) Incorporate bicycle lanes and pedestrian walkways along scenic routes, whenever possible.
(3) Establish a public information system which will guide and direct visitors to various scenic areas in the community.
(4) Provide street furniture and other accessory amenities which serve to enhance the use of scenic routes.
('63 Code, § 10-5.2944) (Ord. 417-C.S., passed 12-6-84; Am. Ord. 519-C.S., passed 8-26-90) Penalty, see § 150.999