These sign regulations are adopted for the following purpose:
(A) To preserve, protect and promote the public safety on city streets by limiting the unnecessary distraction of the motorist caused by signs.
(B) To protect the general public from damage and injury which may be caused by the faulty and uncontrolled construction and use of signs within the city.
(C) To create a fair and balanced system of sign regulations recognizing both the needs of the business community and the desires of the citizenry for a reduction of sign confusion.
(D) To preserve and protect the property values of the city's residential neighborhoods by protecting visual character of the neighborhood from the blighting effects of uncontrolled signs.
(Ord. 2001-5053, passed 3-6-2001)