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. Chapter 1008 SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS SECTION: 1008.00: Purpose 1008.01: Definitions 1008.02: Building Permit Required;Exceptions 1008.03: Application for Permit 1008.04: Permit Fees; Waiver 1008.05: Issuance of Permit; Conditions 1008.09: Location, Design and Construction Standards 1008.10: Violation of Provisions 1008.00 PURPOSE:It is the intent of this chapter to permit use of signs whic are compatible with their surroundings and are legible whicle at the same time assuring that the public is not endangered or distracted by the unsafe or indiscriminate use of such signs. Subd 1 The Council has determined that the regulations set forth in this chapter are necessary for the following reasons, among others: to preserve the residential • character or residential neighborhoods; to preserve order and cleanliness; to avoid the appearance of clutter; to protect property values; to avoid litter and the growth of weeds around signs; to reduce the traffic hazard caused by distractions to motorists and the impairments of sight lines; to ensure that the City remains an attractive place to live and work; to reduce administrative burdens; and to protect the health, safety, welfare, morals and convenience and comfort of the public. 1008.01: DEFINITIONS: The following terms have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section: Subd-1: ABANDONED SIG• _ • • • •• • '_ •• operation for a period of more than three (3) months or any sign which pertains to a time, event or purpose which no longer applies, shall be deemed to have been abandoned Permanent signs applicable to a business temporarily suspended because of a change of ownership or management shall not be deemed abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of more than three (3) months. Subd. 2. BANNER: An attention-getting device, the materials of which consist of paper, cloth or of other man-made materials and which are of a temporary nature. Subd. 3. BILLBOARD: An advertising sign located off the premises where the advertised • product is sold or offered. It is usually, but not necessarily, owned by an advertising company.