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• • • b) Findings: the city of Lino Lakes finds it is necessary for the promotion and preservation of the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community that the construction, location, size and maintenance of signs be controlled. Further, the city finds: 1) permanent and temporary signs have a direct impact on and relationship to the image of the community; 2) the manner of installation, location and maintenance of signs affects the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community; 3) an opportunity for viable identification of community businesses and institutions must be established; 4) the safety of motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and other users of public streets and property is affected by the number, size, location and appearance of signs that unduly divert the attention of drivers; 5) installation of signs suspended from, projecting over, or placed on the tops of buildings, walks or other structures may constitute a hazard during periods of high winds and an obstacle to effective fire- fighting and other emergency service; 6) uncontrolled and unlimited signs adversely impact the image and aesthetic attractiveness of the community and thereby undermine economic value and growth; 7) uncontrolled and unlimited signs, particularly temporary signs which are commonly located within or adjacent to public right -of -way or are located at driveway /street intersections, result in roadside clutter and obstruction of views of oncoming traffic. This creates a hazard to drivers and pedestrians and also adversely impacts a logical flow of information; 8) commercial signs are generally incompatible with residential uses and should be strictly limited in residential zoning districts; and 9) the right to express noncommercial opinions in any zoning district must be protected, subject to reasonable restrictions on size, height., location and number; 10) light pollution creates negative impacts on the community, particularly in residential and rural areas. oroction and use of signs, symbols, markings, or advertising devices within the City. These standards are designed to protect and promote the general welfare, which allow and encourage creativity, effectiveness and flexibility in the design and use of such devices. Ordinance 04 -08, Sign Ordinance page 2 of 29 —74—