Following(below)is from Lyra Done, Chair of the Public Policy of the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce.
All we can say is ---We hope intimidation won't work!
We don't need Oro Valley businesses lit up from "dusk to dawn" which is is what the Chamber wants.
Any Council Member that votes "Yes" deserves to be an Ex Council Member!!!!
Art
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6. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. (O)09 - 18 OV7-09-005 AMENDING SECTION 28.3 REQUIREMENTS, AND SECTION 28.5, PERMANENT SIGNS, OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE REVISED
Explanation: The zoning code amendment would permit wall signs to be illuminated until 10 P.M. or to be turned off immediately after closing, whichever is later.
Explorer article here
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/08/12/news/doc4a81f41c7aa536
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STUFF THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AUGUST 19TH
We must “MOBILIZE THE VOICE OF BUSINESS” if we plan to be of any assistance to the retail businesses and commercial community.
Businesses were notified by letter on April 30, 2009 that in 30 days the Town would begin enforcing the current back lit illuminated sign operating hours. They have done this.
On July 7th, it went before the Planning and Zoning committee with a change in text to allow this particular type sign to be left on until 10:00 PM or be turned off immediately upon closing beyond the 10:00 PM hour.
The Chamber Public Policy committee has a Sign Sub-Committee that has researched the impact on business and provided what we feel is a better solution. Based on Identification, Safety, Advertising, Tourist and Newcomers, Lost Sales Tax revenue for the town, the committee after extensive deliberation decided to recommended to the Board of Directors to support the text change to read “Dusk to Dawn” operating hours.
It was the decision of the Board of Directors that The Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce supports the text change for back lit illuminated signs to be on “Dusk to Dawn”.
When this goes before the Council 6 PM on August 19th, it is imperative we FILL the room with business people supporting the “Dusk to Dawn” text change to the sign code. That night each supporter will be given a badge “Dusk to Dawn”. Come out and help us accomplish this undertaking.
We must “Mobilize the Voice of Business”
I thank you in advance for your participation
Lyra Done Chair
Pubic Policy Committee
