§ 23.01. Findings, intent and purpose.

The construction, erection, location, and use of offsite commercial billboards affects the public safety and public welfare of the people of the city. The construction and erection of further offsite commercial billboards at any location within the city and the continued location of offsite commercial billboards on property other than along any portion of the interstate highway system and the federal-aid primary highway system will:

(a)

Further degrade the aesthetic attractiveness of the natural and manmade attributes of the community, thereby undermining the economic value of tourism and the permanent economic growth that is necessary for the promotion and preservation of the public welfare; and

(b)

Have a further detrimental effect on traffic safety.

(Referendum of 5-26-87; Ord. 91-756-352, § 1; Laws of Fla., Ch. 92-341, § 1; Ord. 93-174-1054, § 1)