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• 1 a . ORDINANCE NO. l .5ff-„6 AN ORDINANCE regulating exterior signs commonly referred to as billboards and repealing Ordinance No. 's 70-70, 1129-85 1163-85 and 1230-86. THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: PREAMBLE. It is hereby determined that the number of billboards in the City is becoming excessive and is a potential distraction to motorists and pedestrians, creating a potential traffic hazard and in some places reducing the effectiveness of signs needed to direct the public; the appearance of the entire City is unduly affected by the number of billboards especially affected are the scenic view corridors and structures which are of historical significance. The number of potential (and actual) distracting billboards ought to be reduced in order to reduce the aforementioned effects. This ordinance, through the exercise of the City's police powers, is intended to regulate the construction, placement and location of billboards in order to curtail the adverse effects of billboards and to promote traffic safety and aesthetics. Section 2: DEFINITIONS. As used in this ordinance: A. Billboard Structure. The framework, display face(s) and electrical components of a billboard. B. City. This means the City of Everett. C. Directional Sign. A single or double faced sign not exceeding six square feet in surface area designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to an area, place or convenience. D. Off-Premise Billboard (hereinafter referred to as "Billboard") . An exterior non-animated sign which advertises goods, products, businesses, services or facilities which are not sold, manufactured, or distributed from the property or facilities on which the sign is located, and which is