Council hereby declares and determines that it is the purpose of this article to promote and protect the public health, welfare, and safety by regulating existing and proposed signs of all types. It is intended that the adoption of this article will protect property values, create a more attractive economic and business climate, enhance and protect the physical appearance of the community and preserve the scenic and natural beauty of designated areas. It is further intended to reduce sign or advertising distraction and obstructions that may contribute to traffic accidents, to reduce hazards that may be caused by signs overhanging or projecting over public rights of way, to provide more open space and to curb the deterioration of natural environment and enhance community development.