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which in turn injuriously affect the tourist trade and the economic well.- being the Counter and same content, order moved from #8 [(2)]~4 There has been a marked increase in the number and size of signs advertising business activities and products in the County; [(3)]f~) The increased number and size of signs, coupled with the increased use of motor vehicles, make it imperative that the public streets and highways be kept free from signs which distract motorists' attention while driving, and which detract from the attention which should be devoted to signs promoting traffic safety; [(4)1f~) The indiscriminate erection, location, illumination, coloring, and size of outdoor signs constitute a significant contributing factor in increasing the number of traffic accidents on the public streets and highways, by detracting from the visibility of official traffic lights and signals, and by tending to distract and divert the attention of drivers away from the flow of traffic movement; [(5)] 07 The construction, erection, and maintenance of large outdoor signs suspended from, or placed on top of buildings, walls, or other structures constitute a direct danger to pedestrian traffic below the signs, especially during periods when winds of high velocity are prevalent; [(6)]M The size and location of outdoor signs may, if uncontrolled, constitute an obstacle to effective fire-fighting techniques; [(7) The natural beauty of the County constitutes an attraction for tourists and visitors and a substantial source of income and revenue of the people of the County is derived from the tourist trade;]moved to #2 [(8) The indiscriminate erection and maintenance of large signs seriously detract from the enjoyment and pleasure of the natural scenic beauty of the 2