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(4) 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) 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) 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; (8) The indiscriminate erection and maintenance of large signs seriously detract from the enjoyment and pleasure of the natural scenic beauty of the County, which in turn injuriously affect the tourist trade and the economic well-being of the County; and (9) It is necessary for the promotion and preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the County, that the erection, construction, location, and maintenance of signs be regulated and controlled. (b) The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the County; (2) Maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the County's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; (3) Improve pedestrian and traffic safety; 2