§ 9-57. Findings; purpose of article.

The Village Council hereby finds and declares that:

(1)

The uncontrolled placement of Newsracks in public rights-of-way threatens the Village's aesthetic values and presents an inconvenience and danger to the safety and welfare of Persons using such rights-of-way, including pedestrians, Persons entering and leaving vehicles and buildings, and Persons performing essential utility, traffic-control and emergency services.

(2)

Newsracks so located as to cause an inconvenience or danger to Persons using public rights-of-way, and unsightly Newsracks located therein, constitute a public nuisance.

(3)

It is a matter of public necessity that the Village protect citizens and others on its public Streets, Sidewalks, transportation facilities and other public rights-of-way from improperly maintained and placed Newsracks.

(4)

The provisions and prohibitions contained in this article are intended to secure and promote the public health, aesthetic values and general welfare of Persons in the Village and their use of public rights-of-way, as well as to preserve the constitutional right of newspapers and others to effectively disseminate information and communicate with the public.

(5)

The Council has determined that certain specified locations within the Village can reasonably accommodate properly installed, operated and maintained Newsracks without disruption or threat to the public safety or welfare, or the aesthetics of the Village.

(Code 1974, § 15A-1; Ord. No. 449, § 1, 4-18-00)