87.0701 Intent.

The provisions of this chapter establish general regulations for the use of signs and other exterior advertising formats within the City of Yucaipa. Additional standards and regulations may be adopted as part of a land use district. Also, it is the intent of this chapter to recognize that the eventual elimination of existing signs that do not conform with the provisions of this Code is as important as is prohibiting new signs that would violate these regulations.

Sign provisions are established to safeguard and enhance property values, to protect public and private investment in buildings and open spaces, to improve the appearance of the City as a place in which to live and work, and as an attraction to nonresidents who come to visit or trade; to encourage sound signing practices as an aid to business, and to provide information to the traveling public; to prevent excessive and confusing sign displays; to reduce hazards to motorists and pedestrians, and to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. (Amended by Ord. 168 § 2, 1997)