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CHAPTER 161: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS Section General Provisions 161.001 General intent 161.002 Purpose 161.003 Scope of regulations 161.004 Severability 161.005 Substitution provision 161.006 Definitions 161.007 Abrogation and greater restrictions 161.008 Sign variances Permit and License Requirements 161.020 Permits required; exceptions 161.021 Permit application 161.022 Permit fees; waivers 161.023 Issuance of permit; review process and conditions 161.024 Sign installer's license Conditions and Regulations 161.035 Maintenance of premises 161.036 Sign maintenance, repair, permits and inspections 161.037 General location, design and construction standards 161.038 Specific sign type standards and requirements 161.039 Miscellaneous signage requirements and provisions 161.040 Prohibited signs 161.041 Non -conforming signs 161.999 Penalty GENERAL PROVISIONS § 161.001 GENERAL INTENT. In order to preserve Mounds View as a desirable city to live and to do business in, having a pleasing and visually attractive urban environment is important. The regulation of signs is an important means to help achieve the desired results of the city. As such, the city has prepared these sign regulations to enhance the urban environment and to promote the well-being of the city. (Prior Code, § 1008.005) (Ord. 816, passed 01-22-2009) § 161.002 PURPOSE. (A) This chapter is intended to establish a comprehensive and balanced system of sign control that accommodates the need for a well -maintained, safe and attractive community, and the need for effective communications including business identification. The city finds it is necessary for the promotion and preservation of the public health, safety, welfare, image and aesthetics of the community that the construction, location, size and maintenance of signs be controlled. (B) Further, the city finds that: (1) Permanent and temporary signs have a direct impact on and relationship to the image and aesthetics of the city; (2) The manner of installation, location and maintenance of signs affects the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the city; (3) An opportunity for viable identification of residences, businesses and institutions in the city must be established;