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SECTION: 1008.00: 1008.01: 1008.02: 1008.03: 1008.04: 1008.05: CHAPTER 1008 ► _: �I:1 :- J'. ` : ! =. ; 1; ..; Purpose Definitions Building Permit Required; Exceptions Application for Permit Pernut Fees; Waiver Issuance of Permit; Conditions l 008.06; Sign Installer's License Provisions 1008.07: Maintenance of Premises 1008.08: General Location, Design and Construction Standaxds 1008.09 �t�ecific Sign Ty�e Standards And Requirements 10a8.10 Miscellaneous 5igriage Requirements And Provisions 1008.11 Prohibited 5i�ns 1008.12 93: Abrogation and Greater Itestriction 1008.13 �-9: Violation of Provisions i008.14 �: Sign Variances (Ord. G44, 12-13-99) 1008.00: Pur ose. The sign ordinance is iniended to establish a comprel�ensive and balanced `:1 system of sign control that accommodates the need for a well-maintained, safe, and attractive � community, and the need for effective coznrnunications including business ideniification. The City of Mounds view finds it is necessary for the promotion and preservation of tha public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community that the constzuction, location, size and maintenance of signs be controlied. Further, ihe city finds that: � pez-manent and temporary signs have a direct impact on and relationship to the image of the community; � the manner of installation, location and maintenance of signs affects #he public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community; • an opportunity for viabie identification of community businesses and institutians rnust be established; � 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; � installation of signs suspe�ded from, projecting over, ar placed on the tops of buildings, walks or other structures may canstitute a hazard during periods of k�igh winds and an obstacle to effective iYre-fighting and other emergency service; ; � uncontrolled and unlimited sigz�s adversely impact the image and aestheiic attractiveness of the community and thereby undermine economic value and growth;