3(a) Ordinance Amendment Regarding Offsite Signs

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Signsy Offsite E E E E E E E E �P E E E �P E Amendment: Section i�-�.i shall be amended as follows (deleted material is crossed out; new material is underlined; sections and subsections not being amended are omitted): Section 1�-�.� SIGNS i. Pur�ose and Intent. The purpose of these standards is to protect the general welfare and safety of the City by providing a policy of aesthetic development to prevent signs from intruding on the rural and residential character of the City;to provide adequate signs for direction and property identification purposes; and to provide adequate and effective signs for commercial use.The city finds with specific res�ect to offsite signs: a. That the re�ulation of offsite signs within the city is required in the interests of the economic prosperity, civic pride, qualitv of life and general welfare of the�eople� b. That it is desirable to preserve and�er�etuate uncluttered and natural views for the enjovment and environmental enrichment of the citizens of the community and visitors hereto; c. That the regulation of offsite signs will foster civic�ride in the beautX of the city,will enhance the aesthetic values of the citv and its economic vitalitX,will protect propertv values,will�rotect and enhance the city's attraction to tourists and visitors: d. That the regulation of offsite signs will strengthen and preserve the municipality's unic�ue environmental heritage and enhance the c�ualitX of life of its citizens; and e. That the regulation of offsite signs within the c�is necessary for the promotion of safety upon the streets and highways in the Citk � � � � 6. Offsite Signs— General. A. Off-site signs are prohibited, except as allowed uursuant to Subsection 6. . B. Offsite si ,g,ns shall be allowed as follows: (1) Size: The maximum si�n area for anv one face shall not exceed g.00 square feet. Such maximum size limitation shall a�p�to each face of a sign structure. Signs may be placed back-to-back. "V"type 2