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05/07/2007 Div.11. ACROSS-THE-STREET BANNERS ~~ 3.160 - 3.164 p. 45-46 Div.12. BANNERS ON CITY-OWNED LIGHT STANDARDS ~~ 3.165 - 3.169 p. 46-47 DIVISION ONE. INTRODUCTION AND BASIC PRINCIPLES Sec. 3.50 TITLE: This title may be known as the Redwood City Sign Ordinance, or the Sign Ordinance. Sec. 3.51 REGULATORY SCOPE: This Article regulates signs, as defined in this Article, located on private property which is not public right of way, and on properties which are owned by public entities other than the City, and over which the City has land use regulatory authority. Further, this Article does not regulate signs used in conjunction with special public events, when such events are regulated by Article III of this ordinance. The City's policies regarding private party signs on property owned or controlled by the City, as well as on public rights of way, are stated in Article III of this Chapter. Except where otherwise expressly provided in this Article, all signs within the regulatory scope of this Article shall be erected and maintained in conformity with this Article. Sec. 3.52. BALANCING: This Article states the legislative decisions made by the City Council regarding display of signs on regulated land, after carefully balancing many competing factors and interests. This Article consolidates all general provisions relating to the installation, regulation and amortization of signs on regulated land throughout the City. Sec. 3.53-3.56. RESERVED. Sec. 3.57. PURPOSES: The City has a reputation as a community of natural beauty, distinctive architecture and historic tradition. Signs significantly affect the aesthetic appeal of the City and its streetscapes; they also affect the quality of the visual environment and influence perceptions of local economic conditions. The purpose of this Article is to ensure that information by signs on regulated land is presented safely and effectively in a manner which enhances the quality of the visual environment, aids in attracting shoppers and other visitors, and promotes traffic safety and convenient circulation for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. This Article is enacted to further the public health, welfare and safety, and to serve the City's interests in promoting community aesthetics, commerce and tourism, to serve the interests in the safety of traffic, pedestrians and animals, to protect and preserve property values, and to protect the right of free speech by sign display. Sec. 3.58. OBJECTIVES: The objects of this Article include: Atty/Ord/Ord.211 032007 3 Ord 2309 formerly Muff # 305