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c. an opportunity for viable identification of residences, c~xn~t~~- businesses and institutions in the city must be established; (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) d. 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 create hazards for drivers and unduly divert the attention of drivers. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) e. 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 may be an obstacle to effective fire-fighting and other emergency service; (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) f. uncontrolled and unlimited signs and sign types, particularlX moving signs and sib with dynamic displace, adversely impact the image and aesthetic attractiveness of the c eeml»~+Hi~ and thereby undermine economic value and growth; (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) g. 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; (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) h. signs are generally incompatible with residential uses and should be strictly limited in residential zoning districts; and (Ord. 679, 5-29-01; Ord. 769, 5-8-06) i. the right to express opinions in any zoning district must be protected, subject to reasonable restrictions on size, height, location and number. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01; Ord. 5-8-06) j. the City does not intend to nor does it propose to regulate the mesa =e~, on any sign. k. the City intends to protect the public from the dangers of unsafe signs. 1008.011 SCOPE OF REGULATIONS: The sign regulations established in this Chapter shall apply to all structures and all land uses. This Chapter describes the sign standards for all the zoning districts of the City. The City establishes specific additional regulations for si ng s that are unique in purpose and not easily addressed by district regulations. No person, property owner or lessee shall Ulace, erect, alter, modify, enhance or change, a sign in any way that does not meet the requirements of this Chapter and other applicable regulations. 1008.012 SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase or other part of this Chapter is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the rest of this Chapter. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Chapter in each section, subsection, sentence or phase thereof; ii-~•espective of the fact that any one or more sections, subjections, sentences, clauses or phrases are declared invalid. Page 4