A. The uncontrolled placement of newsracks in public rights-of-way presents an inconvenience and danger to the safety and welfare of persons using such right-of-way, including pedestrians, persons entering and leaving vehicles and buildings, and persons performing essential utility, traffic control, and emergency services.

B. Newsracks so located as to cause an inconvenience or danger to persons using public rights-of-way, and unsightly newsracks located therein, constitute public nuisances.

C. The general welfare requires that the aesthetic appearance of public rights-of-way in the City, including the appearance of newsracks, be improved.

D. The provisions and prohibitions contained and enacted in this chapter are in pursuance of and for the purpose of securing and promoting the public safety and general welfare of persons in the City in their use of public rights-of-way. (Ord. 2019 § 1, 1983).