111721 TA2018001 BOS REPORT_PART3.PDF

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These billboards will only worsen an already egregious level of
light pollution in Maricopa County. They are unsightly, gaudy,
and distracting to drivers. They will be a detriment to tourism - no
one comes to Arizona to see billboards. Don't mar our beautiful
state further. Arizona needs fewer billboards not more.
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Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Poppre
Organization
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City
Scottsdale
Zip
85251

Email
popps@fastq.com
Phone Number
6023197029
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As an astronomer living in Maricopa county for the past 35 years,
I have seen the light pollution worsen over and over. Digital
billboards are abnormally and unnecessarily bright. Allowing
them along county roads would have the added effect of
spreading the light pollution out from population centers into what
was previously darker outlying areas. Arizona is known for it's
dark skies but if we do not manage our growth properly, we will
lose that. The two astronomy clubs I belong to (Saguaro
Astronomy Club and East Valley Astronomy Club) hold outreach
programs for the public (star parties). It amazes me how often I
hear from the public at these events that they've never seen the
stars or the night sky. If this proposal is allowed, it will only
spread the light pollution to our more rural communities. I ask the
county to reject this proposal.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:03:19 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
John
Last Name
McGarey
Organization
Devonshire Neighborhood Association
City
PHOENIX
Zip
85014

Email
jbmbio@yahoo.com
Phone Number
6024710284
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Mobile
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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:04:05 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
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First Name
John
Last Name
Millstine
Organization
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City
Scottsdale
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Email
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Comments
This will make Maricopa County an eyesore, is bad for our night
skies, environment, and is totally unnecessary.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:05:09 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Peter
Last Name
Strupp
Organization
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City
Carefree
Zip
85377

Email
peter@peterstrupp.net
Phone Number
6029081171
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Comments
I am opposed to the proposed text amendment to allow digital
signs on county lands.
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Date:
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Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Cheryl
Last Name
White
Organization
Phoenix Astronomical Society
City
Glendale
Zip
85308

Email
cc.white@yahoo.com
Phone Number
6027087132
Phone Type
Mobile
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Comments
I am opposed to digital billboards for two reasons. The first is my
concern that drivers will be distracted, increasing the likelihood of
accidents. The second is that digital billboards will increase light
pollution, which is something we have been trying to decrease.
The billboards are of no value to me or other residents of the
county, they are only valuable to the companies promoting them.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:06:16 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
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First Name
Deena
Last Name
Will
Organization
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City
Scottsdale
Zip
85260

Email
deena.will@cox.net
Phone Number
480-241-7347
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Comments
I oppose the proposed amendment to allow digital signs on
county lands.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:06:41 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
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First Name
James
Last Name
Yoder
Organization
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City
Chandler
Zip
85224

Email
jtycom2020@ArtCentrics.com
Phone Number
4804718080
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Comments
I Strongly oppose allowing electronic Advertising boards. I drive
past one when going out to Fountain hills on the 87. It is blinding
and a safety hazard. It also ruins the night sky.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:07:06 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
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requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
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First Name
Stacie
Last Name
Ricks
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85013

Email
Staciejackson3@gmail.com
Phone Number
4804323433
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Arizona is a special state with some of the best skies in the
United States for astronomy. Please protect our night sky by not
allowing digital billboards!
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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:07:31 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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First Name
Paul
Last Name
Nixon
Organization
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City
Mesa
Zip
85205

Email
khobar95@gmail.com
Phone Number
4803969509
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Comments
The last thing we need are more bigger, brighter, obnoxious
signage.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:08:19 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
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First Name
June
Last Name
Spencer
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Benson
Zip
85602

Email
Junespencer29@gmail.com
Phone Number
7245946029
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Comments
I know I am not a resident of Maricopia County but I am a
Arizona resident. I object to putting all these visually obstructive
billboards. This is a beautiful state and this is a state known as
the place to go to for astronomy. How can we observe our
beautiful skies with these obnoxious brightly lit billboards. Please
save our state from these monstrosities. Thank you.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:08:51 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
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First Name
Marion
Last Name
Goode
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Hereford
Zip
85615

Email
goode.marion@yahoo.com
Phone Number
520-732-0170
Phone Type
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Comments
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing
these signs to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet
apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property.
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards
within the county. Currently the county does not allow this use.
This would be a major increase in intensity and use with
messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on digital faces
double the size of current billboards.
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just
one public hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a
fair and open process to voice our concerns to the county.
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do
not want to see more billboards on our highways distracting
drivers and compromising driver safety. I do not want advertising
technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during
the day and our dark skies at night. I don't live directly in the
affected area, but this spreads. First it's your neighborhood, then
it's mine. I hope you will take my concerns into consideration. 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
Thank you.
Marion Goode
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Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:09:22 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
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First Name
Leonard
Last Name
Amburgey
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Benson
Zip
85602

Email
lla@net1plus.com
Phone Number
9782731407
Phone Type
Mobile
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Comments
Not withstanding other concerns voiced!
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do
not want to see more billboards on our highways distracting
drivers and compromising driver safety. I do not want advertising
technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during
the day and our dark skies at night. As a person whom has
moved to Arizona because of dark skies I want to protect them to
pursue my enjoyment of these skies.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
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From:
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To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND); Bill Leal (OBM)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:20:34 AM
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Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Please let me know if you I should also be forwarding Citizen Comments to in place of Ken C. 
 
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Bill Leal
 
Maricopa County Ombudsman
2801 W Durango Street
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(O) 602.506.4723
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Citizen Comments

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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Environmental Services
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First Name
Ashley
Last Name
Wright
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Phoenix
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The pollution is already getting increasingly worse and visible,
why would we add light pollution to the mix. We can do better as
Phoenicians and as humans.
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From:
lawlis@aol.com
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Opposition to TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 9:39:35 AM
I am very opposed to the idea of making billboards larger, closer, and especially digital. Such changes
would only intrude on residential and scenic areas. 
Thank you,
Patricia Lawlis
16426 S. 2nd Pl
Phoenix 85048

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Date:
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Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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C.K.
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Madtes
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HAC
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Sierra Vista
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This is very detrimental to the dark sky designation and in my
opinion is just a glamorized form of litter. It seems that it could
also be a safety hazard as a distraction to drivers.
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Date:
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Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:46:21 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Citizen Comments
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First Name
Stuart
Last Name
Brackney
Organization
Phoenix Astronomical Society
City
Phoenix
Zip
85050-3916

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Comments
Excessive light pollution from these signs will not only harm our
ability to drive the roads safely with out distraction, but also
eliminate the Dark Skys initiative that this county should
embrace.
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FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
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Kathy Semder
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Department
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First Name
James
Last Name
Waters
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Phoenix
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85044

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Do NOT push this through. I DO NOT want digital billboards in
Maricopa County...
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FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:49:10 AM
Attachments:
TA 2018001.pdf
With attachment.
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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First Name
Patricia
Last Name
Mayer
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Phoenix

Zip
85014
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Comments
Please see attached file for specific concerns with this text
amendment.
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I’m writing in opposition to TA2018001. Some specific areas of concern in the proposed text 
include:  
1403.3.1 A. 1. a. & b. include this sentence in regard to separation distance: “Measurement 
shall not cross any freeway, except within scenic corridors.” Is this sentence stating that if 
across the freeway from another sign, the distance requirement is void? 
1403.3.1 A. 2. seems to allow any currently static billboard that is converted to digital to 
maintain only 500 feet of distance from other freeway digital billboards. Why not the 1,000 feet 
or 3,000 feet required in section 1? 
1403.3.1 B. 1. & 2. have changed the language from “rural zoning district” to “residential use in 
a rural zoning district”. This seems to allow any billboard to be erected a rural zoning district if 
there are no homes present, but we should protect rural areas, homes or not, from light 
pollution. 
1403.3.1 K. 1. Appears to allow conversion of “existing static billboards…that become non-
conforming due to any changes” from this text amendment can be converted to digital, and it 
seems that would be allowed without a public hearing. Is that interpretation correct? If so, this 
allowance should be struck, as people have the right to know of a change like this to a sign 
near them before it is done. 
1403.3.1 K. 3. a. i. is struck-through and that is also a concern. Property values are extremely 
important to the owners of those properties and this should absolutely be a consideration of 
allowing digital billboards. My home is just over 500 feet from a static billboard, but I would 
definitely not want to be that close to an excessively bright, ever-changing sign, and fell it 
would detract from my home’s value. 
1403.3.1 K. 3. a. viii. is struck-through and needs to be reinstated as well as modified. Notice 
of this hearing should be sent to all property owners within 500 feet or more. 
Personally I find digital billboards obnoxiously bright and potentially distracting to drivers, and 
feel they have no place off-freeway. I would prefer to have the current prohibition in Maricopa 
County continue. 
Sincerely, 
Patricia Mayer 
815 E. Rose Lane 
Unit 119 
Phoenix, AZ 85014

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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:53:16 AM
 
 
 
 
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Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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First Name
Anthony
Last Name
Muller
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City
Paradise Valley
Zip
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The proposal is a terrible encroachment on the visual quality of
life in Maricopa County
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
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Kathy Semder
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First Name
Paul
Last Name
Weiler
Organization
TAAA
City
biglerville
Zip
17307

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Comments
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
Although I do not live in Maricopa county I feel very strongly
about this issue. I am a member of an astronomy club in Tucson.
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing
these signs to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet
apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property.
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards
within the county. Currently the county does not allow this use.
This would be a major increase in intensity and use with
messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on digital faces
double the size of current billboards.
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just
one public hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a
fair and open process to voice our concerns to the county.
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do
not want to see more billboards on our highways distracting
drivers and compromising driver safety. I do not want advertising
technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during
the day and our dark skies at night.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
Thank you.
Paul Weiler
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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 11:24:04 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Department
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First Name
Diane
Last Name
MASON
Organization
Tole art
City
PAYSON
Zip
85541-2516

Email
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Comments
. I do not want to see more billboards on our highways distracting
drivers and compromising driver safety. They are especially a
hazard to anyone who is older with the beginning of cataracts.
LED lighted billboards were tried in LA and were taken down due
to so many accidents near them. Don't try it in Arizona! You are
asking for a huge lawsuit from any driver that is hurt due to glare
and distraction. Diane Mason, Payson, AZ
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Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:17:07 PM
 
 
 
 
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Kathy Semder
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First Name
Steve
Last Name
Rottas
Organization
Citizen
City
Phoenix
Zip
85028

Email
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This is possibly the worst thing possible for dark skys here in the
valley. We are alreadt near laughing stock for our skys reaching
L.A. brightness status. Please deny this request.
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First Name
Diana
Last Name
Vincent
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Payson
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Comments
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
"NOTHING'S AS EYE-CATCHING as an electronic LED display.
The BRIGHTLY-LIT TEXT AND GRAPHICS CAN BE SEEN
FROM HUNDREDS OF FEET AWAY, DRAWING THE
ATTENTION OF EVERYONE WITHIN VIEW." (Emphasis mine)
The above quote is in a promotional video by Trans-Lux, a
company that designs, sells and maintains outdoor digital
billboards, such as proposed in TA 2018001, according to
IllinoisLighting.org, a coalition for responsible outdoor lighting.
That's a frightening picture--drivers visually bombarded with
HUGE, EVER-CHANGING SCREENS on busy roadways; AND
to date--advertisers, at least--bear no responsibility for creating
these hazardous distractions. Just think: Trans-Lux ADMITS
digital billboards exploit the latest in media design to DISTRACT
and COMPEL us to watch. 
While we're driving. While trying to sleep. 
The TIME IS NOW to quash corporations set to conquer those
counties currently with no digital billboard restrictions--"fresh
meat," if you will--with irresponsible, free-for-all proposals that
disrespect essential boundaries as driver safety and
neighborhood quality of life.
Each of these proposed policy changes will only benefit sign
companies' profits. Not one of them is pro-citizen. They are a
BLATANT TAKEOVER OF OUR SAFETY, OUR QUALITY OF
LIFE, AND OUR PUBLIC VIEWS.
Imagine TA 2018001's effects:
Digital billboards at least THREE TIMES THE HEIGHT of an
AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL HOME.
80 foot tall billboards TOWERING OVER TREES.
UGLY FLASHING BILLBOARDS LOWERING PROPERTY

VALUES. (Will YOU buy a home nearby?)
Digital billboards BLASTING FLASHING IMAGES/LIGHT INTO
RESIDENTIAL HOMES INTO THE NIGHT, DISRUPTING
SLEEP.
Light emitted from digital billboards WILL AFFECT DRIVERS
AND RESIDENCES EVEN FURTHER THAN THE PROPOSED
150 FEET OF SEPARATION (Please see Trans-Lux quote
above).
Our beautiful night canopy of stars--erased. Even now, in
Payson, Arizona, where I live, the direction of Maricopa County
can be discerned simply by its light pollution.
Instead... consider safety on our roadways to rank as much more
important than advertising.
Consider the right to essential cycles of sun and dark of night for
health of humans, animals and plants.
And consider helping to preserve the desert beauty of Maricopa
County, Arizona with sane, responsible outdoor lighting policies.
Thanks for reading,
Diana Vincent
703 E Phoenix St
Payson, AZ 85541
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From:
Kathy Semder (COA)
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Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:14:37 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
PAt
Last Name
Morlan
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85020

Email
jpmorlan@cox.net
Phone Number
6027172307
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No
Comments
I am opposed to the idea of putting digital bill boards on County
land
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:15:11 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Brian
Last Name
Halbrook
Organization
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City
Tucson
Zip
85711

Email
brianhalbrook@mac.com
Phone Number
5203071872
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Comments
If this amendment were to pass it would just be another reason to
avoid visiting Maricopa County. Please stop exhibiting your
disregard for the beauty of our state
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:16:31 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Lyndon
Last Name
Hara
Organization
Phoenix resident
City
Phoenix
Zip
85014

Email
lyndonhara@gmail.com
Phone Number
6025181852
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I am writing to express opposition to such a plan.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:17:02 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
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Express opposition
First Name
Wally
Last Name
Graham
Organization
AONA
City
Phoenix
Zip
85018

Email
suninskyy@aol.com
Phone Number
602-7256133
Phone Type
Work
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Comments
There are several reasons why I oppose this Text Amendment
that is being proposed by an individual organization for their self
interests:
1- this is only about their interests and needs. Yhey are
struggling to find sites to erect billboards; therefore they are only
looking out for themselves. Putting more billboards closer
together is only about finding ways to their income. The TA does
nothing for the citizens of Maricopa County
2. Billboards close to neighborhoods negatively impact the value
of homes
3. Billboards (especially digital ones) are distracting and unsafe.
The State has outlawed use of cellphones while driving, yet this
TA would expand another unsafe driver distraction. That does
not make sense. Drivers should keep their eyes on the road, not
on roadside flashing billboards
Please oppose this change in the Maricopa County zoning code
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:17:43 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Tracey
Last Name
Sahnow
Organization
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City
Scottsdale
Zip
85260

Email
Traceysahnow@gmail.com
Phone Number
602-330-3312
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Comments
Why do so many people want to ruin our beautiful state? Digital
billboards up to 80 feet tall??? And changing the spacing from
1000 to 500 feet???? Gee, who does this benefit besides the
sign companies?? Have some common sense.
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Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:17:58 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Joseph
Last Name
Miller
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85014

Email
engineer.twr@gmail.com
Phone Number
6029993208
Phone Type
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No
Comments
This proposal benefits the sign companies and not the citizens of
Phoenix. Please oppose.
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From:
Diana Worthington
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
TA2018001 off site advertising
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 1:27:56 PM
What a great way to clutter the desert and cause accidents with distracted drivers.
The digital billboard must include a decorative pole
  cover as approved by Staff.
What could be considered a decorative pole??
80 feet high is like an 8 story building. 
This bill would make Maricopa county an eyesore!
Diana Worthington

From:
Kathy Semder (COA)
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:51:07 PM
Attachments:
Letter to Maricopa County Planning on Billboards.pdf
With attachment.
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Sandy
Last Name
Bahr
Organization
Sierra Club - Grand Canyon (Arizona) Chapter
City
Phoenix

Zip
85003
Email
sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org
Phone Number
6022538633
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Comments
Please see attached letter.
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Grand Canyon Chapter  ●  514 W. Roosevelt St.  ●  Phoenix, AZ 85003 
Phone: (602) 253-8633  ●  Email: grand.canyon.chapter@sierraclub.org 
 
July 15, 2021 
 
 
 Maricopa County Planning & Zoning Commission  
c/o Maricopa County Planning Staff  
301 West Jefferson Street  
Phoenix, Arizona 85003 (via electronic mail to: ray.banker@maricopa.gov ; 
rachel.applegate@maricopa.gov )  
 
Re: TA 2018001 Off-site advertising signs (billboards) 
 
Dear Chair Arnett & Members of the Commission: 
 
Please accept these comments on behalf of the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon (Arizona) Chapter and our 
thousands of members and supporters who reside in Maricopa County. We ask that you reject the 
text amendment TA 2018001 Off-site advertising signs (billboards) before you due to the harm it will 
cause in our communities. 
 
The Sierra Club’s mission is “to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice 
and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; and to educate and enlist 
humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environments.”  Our members 
have a significant interest in keeping dark skies, reducing energy use, and making our communities 
more livable.  We have consistently opposed efforts to promote electronic/digital billboards. 
 
Digital billboards contribute significantly to roadway blight, are a huge distraction for already 
distracted drivers, and emit a considerable amount of light upward, threatening dark skies in natural 
areas as well as for Arizona’s observatories. Many communities have taken actions to protect the 
dark skies, recognizing their value for the average citizen, but also recognizing their economic 
importance for the observatories. There appears to be no consideration of that potential impact 
relative to this text amendment. 
 
Digital billboards can also consume significant amounts of electricity, taking us in the wrong direction 
when it comes to energy efficiency and conservation, and in so doing increasing our energy footprint, 
including associated pollution and water use. 
 
We oppose this text amendment, including the provisions allowing signs as high as 80 feet, only 500 
feet apart, and near residential property at 150 feet. We also oppose this significant change for the 
county to move from no digital billboards to allowing digital billboards. Please reject this text

amendment and put the welfare of our communities ahead of the demands of these billboard 
companies.    
 
Thank you for considering our comments.  
 
Sincerely, 
     
 
Sandy Bahr 
Chapter Director 
Sierra Club – Grand Canyon Chapter

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Subject:
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Date:
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Thank you,
 
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First Name
Kathryn
Last Name
DaBelko
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85014

Email
mignella@cox.net
Phone Number
6022662556
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Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:51:54 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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First Name
James
Last Name
Guenther
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020

Email
jguenther4@cox.net
Phone Number
602-920-8507
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Comments
These electronic signs will be a blight on our city. Please do no
pass this!
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Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:52:18 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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First Name
William
Last Name
Steinhauer
Organization
Self
City
Phoenix
Zip
85020-5032

Email
bill@billsteinhauer.com
Phone Number
4807171779
Phone Type
Mobile
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No
Comments
The proposed rule would clutter our streets and detract from our
beautiful city. Please do not approve
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Subject:
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Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:52:33 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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First Name
Mary
Last Name
Goodman
Organization
Homeowner
City
Phoenix
Zip
85012

Email
flighty13@cox.net
Phone Number
602-230-2652
Phone Type
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Comments
Digital billboards are and environmental train wreck. They disturb
wildlife and distract drivers and make and stargazing impossible
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Subject:
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Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:52:52 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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First Name
Denise
Last Name
Hess
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85020

Email
aztsmom@yahoo.com
Phone Number
6023733847
Phone Type
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Comments
Sign companies shouldn't be drafting county laws to benefit
themselves. Maricopa county doesn't need digital billboards.
They're a dangerous distraction to travelers and an annoyance to
homeowners. This seems like an end run around the people of
Maricopa county to the benefit of digital sign shops.
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Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:53:14 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Holly
Last Name
Penido
Organization
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City
Phoenix
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Email
hlpenido@hotmail.com
Phone Number
4805770292
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Comments
Please do not take away from the charm of our city, that people
pay a lot of money into real estate for, by over commercializing
with billboards. We're sold enough on our personal devices.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:53:39 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Bret
Last Name
Morrison
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020

Email
bmmorrison@yahoo.com
Phone Number
6022375874
Phone Type
Home
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Comments
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing
these signs to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet
apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property.
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards
within the county. Currently the county does not allow this use.
This would be a major increase in intensity and use with
messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on digital faces
double the size of current billboards.
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just
one public hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a
fair and open process to voice our concerns to the county.
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do
not want to see more billboards on our highways distracting
drivers and compromising driver safety. I do not want advertising
technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during
the day and our dark skies at night.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
Thank you.
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From:
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Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:54:04 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
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Citizen Comments
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stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Laureen
Last Name
Doescher
Organization
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City
New River
Zip
85087

Email
LaurieD545@aol.com
Phone Number
4806844640
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
The addition of digital signs on county land, which could occur in
most rural areas will be a blight across Maricopa County and also
impinge on Dark Skies regulations, which we in our rural area are
seeing the declination of clear and dark skies. The proposal will
allow larger and higher signs to be placed that will affect the
peace and privacy of any citizen living near them. There is NO
NEED to increase advertising beyond the Phoenix or other
city/town limits. We in county islands see this as a significant
threat, especially after larger signage was approved for a gas
station on Mile Post 232. We do NOT want to be LA or any other
overgrown area and we must preserve our deserts, our stars, our
wild animals and not allow any of this greedy push to ruin our
skies. Thank you.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:54:29 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Citizen Comments
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stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Angela
Last Name
Hutchinson
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020

Email
aarthur@usa.com
Phone Number
6026783982
Phone Type
Home
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No
Comments
Vehemently oppose the increase in height and digitized artificial
light that will be added to the environment on a 24/7 basis. Also,
the proximity to any residence is too close and an unnecessary
stimulus in what should be zoned for peace and quiet to be
enjoyed by residents and neighbors. Applications should be
accepted for variance on a cases by case basis.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:57:17 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
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Case Number/Rule
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Department
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First Name
Penny
Last Name
Peterson
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020

Email
azpenny@cox.net
Phone Number
6023395793
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Comments
Billboards are distracting to drivers creating the potential for
traffic accidents and are unsightly. Keep our city looking beautiful
with greenery, not billboards.
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Subject:
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Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:57:41 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Citizen Comments
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stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
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First Name
Mircea
Last Name
Iclozan
Organization
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City
PHOENIX
Zip
85053

Email
mirceaiclozan@hotmail.com
Phone Number
6026546595
Phone Type
Home
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contact you?
No
Comments
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing
these signs to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet
apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property.
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards
within the county. Currently the county does not allow this use.
This would be a major increase in intensity and use with
messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on digital faces
double the size of current billboards.
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just
one public hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a
fair and open process to voice our concerns to the county.
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do
not want to see more billboards on our highways distracting
drivers and compromising driver safety. I do not want advertising
technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during
the day and our dark skies at night.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
Thank you.
Mircea Iclozan
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:58:40 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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Case Number/Rule
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Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
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First Name
Judith
Last Name
Agee
Organization
Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association & Wild At Heart Raptors
City
Fountain Hills
Zip
85268

Email
jaagee@cox.net
Phone Number
4803636285
Phone Type
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No
Comments
How many trees and shrubs will be cleared for electronic
billboards? We do NOT need more light pollution in Maricopa
County! Research done online: Some cities and states are
debating whether to limit or regulate these types of signs
because of the distraction they provide for drivers. Do we need
more distracted drivers on the road? Digital billboards use LED
lighting for their displays. Digital billboards, which are made of
LED lights, consume lots of energy and are made of components
that will turn into e-waste once the billboard’s life has ended...not
environmentally friendly. digital billboards have hundreds if not
thousands of LEDs, which are illuminated day and night. And
LEDs function poorly at high temperatures, so the signs need a
cooling system. In a year, a digital billboard can consume up to
30 times the energy that an average American home uses.
Please do not allow this proposal to pass!
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Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 6:00:00 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Claude
Last Name
Haynes
Organization
East Valley Astronomy Club
City
Gilbert
Zip
85234

Email
azstargeazer@gmail.com
Phone Number
4802215792
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Comments
It is disturbing that the language of the request has not
substantially changed from the last meeting. Specific objections
are:
1. The density of digital billboards will increase due to the ability
of converting an existing static billboard that is currently 500 feet
from a digital board.
2. There is no limitation placed upon conversions of existing
static billboards to digital. The economics are obvious. Why
retain a static billboard where you can bill a single customer once
a month, when a digital customer can be billed every 8 seconds?
3. The notification to property owners near billboards and
consideration of degraded property values remain crossed out.
As a property owner it is unfair for a government entity to
deliberately ignore the impact of their decisions upon the
citizenry. No specification or consideration is given to light
trespass, Rights of existing property owners are not considered
other than proximity in this ordinance.
4. The night time brightness of digital billboards is still set
uniformly at 300 nits. This is much too bright in urban areas and
especially for rural areas where there is no other bright light
source nearby.
I am hopeful that staff will consider the comments and
recommendations and adjust the text to protect property rights,
the potential for unlimited conversion of static boards to digital,
and the addition to general light pollution from excessively bright
digital billboards.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 6:00:15 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Citizen Comments
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requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
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First Name
Bernard
Last Name
Miller
Organization
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City
Gilbert
Zip
85233

Email
bgmiller011@cox.net
Phone Number
6025249173
Phone Type
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Comments
I would like to oppose this rule. Arizona creates an incredible
number of jobs and economic benefit from astronomy related
research and tourism. This would do great damage to the
astronomy related industries and this rule should be denied.
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Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 6:01:03 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Citizen Comments
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requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Claude
Last Name
Haynes
Organization
East Valley Astronomy Club
City
Gilbert
Zip
85234

Email
azstargeazer@gmail.com
Phone Number
4802215792
Phone Type
Mobile
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Comments
I would like to be contacted by staff to understand how
compliance with sign codes concerning lighting are enforced. I
would also like to recommend that Planning and Development
adopt a standard that all illuminated billboards be turned off at
11pm, not just digital ones. I do not know if the current rules
require this. In driving around the valley at 2am I notice that
many static billboards are not illuminated after 11pm. The major
exceptions are from two vendors (discounting those on tribal
lands).
Outfront 
2 billboards on the 202 near the Van Buren curve
Becker Boards
2 billboards (1 is double sided) at 202N @ University
3 billboards (1 is double sided) at 202S and Hawes Rd exchange
2 billboards at 202 and AZ Ave
1 billboard on an access road at 202S just past the I10 exchange
1 billboard at I10 W and 75th Ave
1 billboard I10 W and 83rd Ave
1 billboard I17 N near Dixileta Rd (3 digital boards were off) the
illuminated sign is the north face of a double sign
1 billboard US60 and Country Club
2 billboards 202 near the Van Buren curve.
1 digital billboard at 101 and McKellips (possibly on tribal land)
Low sign close to the freeway and very bright is content is mostly
white.
This is not an exhaustive inventory, and I could have missed
some signs and vendors. Draw your own conclusions about
Becker Boards support of astronomy and dark skies.
Is it possible to have staff address this with the vendor and to
update the rules to require all illuminated billboards to follow the
same rules as for digital?
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Subject:
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Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 6:01:36 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
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First Name
Mary
Last Name
Horton
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85006

Email
msh1601@yahoo.com
Phone Number
602-222-5431
Phone Type
Home
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 7:38:10 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Irland
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020

Email
birland@cox.net
Phone Number
602-319-6804
Phone Type
Mobile
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Yes
Comments
I feel Maricopa County government is far more dedicated to
appeasing the business community over that of its residents
concerns about their home environments. This blatant visual
pollution proposal and change to signing regulations is an assault
to our existing beautiful neighborhoods and our attempts to
beautify and improve our many blighted areas in this county. We
do not want to look like the Vegas Strip on Central Avenue or any
of our other residential streets! There must be a tasteful planning
ascetic for our streets and neighborhoods to improve our city’s
appeal and image. PLEASE VOTE NO to allowing digital
billboards in Maricopa Co. Stop the madness in this State’s inept
government!
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 7:38:41 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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Express opposition
First Name
Trevor
Last Name
Harwood
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85086

Email
Trevor@theharwoodfamily.com
Phone Number
623-302-0254
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Comments
I support Dark Skies and this proposal will cause significant light
pollution
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 7:39:03 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Moishe
Last Name
Weiss
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85014-1953

Email
moisheweiss@yahoo.com
Phone Number
6026807972
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Comments
It has been suggested by my neighbors on nextdoor app that the
new signs would be bigger, bright enough to interfere with sleep
and more closely packed. No project or rule change should ever
be undertaken without an environmental impact study, audited by
a neutral party. Off the top of my head, consider light pollution,
road distraction and resultant loss of life, injury and property
damage and a loss of the natural beauty of the city. Do we really
want to lose our view of the surrounding mountains in exchange
for adds for calvin Kline underwear?
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 7:39:21 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:41 PM
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<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Tristahn
Last Name
Schaub
Organization
Arcadia Camelback Mountain Neighborhood Association
City
Phoenix
Zip
85018

Email
tristahns@yahoo.com
Phone Number
6026975223
Phone Type
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Comments
As president of The Arcadia Camelback Neighborhood
Association we have opposed all digital billboard conversions in
and around our association's boundaries since I first the board.
The light emitted from digital billboards has been shown to
increase accidents and response times in traffic. AZ has some of
the most amazing views of mountainous silhouettes cast against
our clear starry skies. The light produced from these billboards
takes away these views and provides no benefits to the
community. I urge you to not pass TA2018001 as it endangers
our drivers and our peaceful night skies.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 7:39:56 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Dawn
Last Name
McDowell
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85018

Email
dawnmcdowell.azhomes@gmail.com
Phone Number
4802518158
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No
Comments
Oppose this distraction to all drivers
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 7:41:02 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Suzanne
Last Name
Jenkins
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85013

Email
sjphx41@gmail.com
Phone Number
6022666633
Phone Type
Home
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No
Comments
I do NOT want digital billboards anywhere in Maricopa County
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 9:40:23 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
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Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
James
Last Name
Weingard
Organization
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City
Tempe
Zip
85282

Email
jaw3rd@hotmail.com
Phone Number
6024311158
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Work
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Comments
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing
these signs to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet
apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property.
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards
within the county. Currently the county does not allow this use.
This would be a major increase in intensity and use with
messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on digital faces
double the size of current billboards.
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just
one public hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a
fair and open process to voice our concerns to the county.
 
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do
not want to see more billboards on our highways distracting
drivers and compromising driver safety. I do not want advertising
technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during
the day and our dark skies at night.
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
Thank you.
 
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 9:40:46 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Amanda
Last Name
Mellen
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
Field not completed.

Email
amandalomont@gmail.com
Phone Number
3109896329
Phone Type
Mobile
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No
Comments
Do not let this pass! Digital billboards are awful for our
community. Thank you.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 9:41:17 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
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First Name
marc
Last Name
nolan
Organization
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City
scottsdale
Zip
Field not completed.

Email
marc@ultimawater.com
Phone Number
480 898 0008
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Work
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 9:41:35 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
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First Name
Priscilla
Last Name
Kostewa
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Scottsdale
Zip
85257

Email
marcy@swabs-az.com
Phone Number
602-448-1622
Phone Type
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Comments
Very much against this
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 9:41:53 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
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First Name
Kelly
Last Name
York
Organization
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City
Scottsdale
Zip
85257

Email
kellyyork@cox.net
Phone Number
(480)620-8967
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 9:42:16 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Liana
Last Name
Bierman
Organization
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City
Scottsdale
Zip
85251

Email
Bierman.liana@gmail.com
Phone Number
480-459-1895
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Comments
This proposal hurts our communities. The light is invasive, they
are distractions from driving and they hurt property values. They
are bad for everyone in the county.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 9:42:39 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Michelle
Last Name
Libonati
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85018

Email
the3libs@cox.net
Phone Number
6025015507
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 10:38:15 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Sent: Friday, July 16, 2021 10:21 AM
To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Transportation
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Kathryn
Last Name
Morris
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85018

Email
kaformanek@aol.com
Phone Number
6029205912
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
No more bright billboards; they greatly distract drivers and are an
eyesore
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From:
Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 10:49:06 AM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> 
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2021 10:43 AM
To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Field not completed.
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Bernadette
Last Name
Bantly
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Scottsdale
Zip
85258

Email
Laceymae321@gmail.com
Phone Number
4159450636
Phone Type
Field not completed.
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contact you?
No
Comments
Electronic billboards are tacky and will destroy beauty of area
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From:
Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, July 16, 2021 2:02:03 PM
 
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
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Sent: Friday, July 16, 2021 1:58 PM
To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Amanda
Last Name
Chu
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85016

Email
amanda.goody@hotmail.com
Phone Number
6237640498
Phone Type
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contact you?
No
Comments
A blight to the neighborhood and a distraction for drivers. I am
highly opposed to this proposal allowing digital signs in
residential neighborhoods.
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From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: followup to ZIPPOR TA2018001
Date:
Thursday, June 17, 2021 1:22:40 PM
Rachel Applegate
Senior Planner
Planning & Development
602-372-0318
Rachel.Applegate@maricopa.gov
From: Dan Heim <dan@heimhenge.com> 
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 12:41 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: followup to ZIPPOR TA2018001
Greetings Rachel,
There were some technical issues with audio for the people who wanted to speak, so I wanted to make
sure my email input got through. The text in this section of the TA (attached) addresses related concerns
and it would be the perfect place to include a requirement regarding the extent of scattered light. The
SITELINE™ technology wasn't brought up during the meeting, which surprised me. Here's the link again:
https://www.billboardinsider.com/light-blocking-technology-stopped-a-war-a-billboard-war-that-is/
I am in no way affiliated with that company, and there may be others with similar tech, but this was the
one I discovered when searching for "light pollution mitigation".
I hope my comments will reach the appropriate parties. Thanks.
Dan Heim
46439 N. 35th Ave, New River

From:
AMalkoon
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Rachael.applegate@maricopa.gov
Cc:
Phxmidcenturymodernna@gmail.com; amalkoon@cox.net; JMalkoon@gmail.com; TMalkoon@gmail.com;
jvrich@cox.net
Subject:
Maricopa County Text Amendment – TA2018001
Date:
Thursday, June 17, 2021 5:55:31 PM
Dear Friends on the Planning and Zoning Commission,
I'm writing in opposition to text amendment TA2018001 amending Maricopa County road
signage ordinances.
In 1984 when Calvin Goode appointed me to sit on the Phoenix Bond Committee that put
before the voters of Phoenix the rare opportunity to create what is now the Phoenix Mountain
Preserves, we did so with the mindset that as we grew as a community, we would leave in
perpetuity both the beauty and access to our natural environment.  One of the enduring
memories as a then 24 year old was hearing Ben Avery, the famed local naturalist, speak to us
about the legacy of what we were trying to accomplish in the hopes that it would abound
beyond Phoenix and be a catalyst County and State wide.
Today, had we capitulated to development interests, had Bill Lane, the then State Land
Director not signed on to selling Phoenix then, "Squaw Peak," as part of our proposal, access
to our natural environment for everyone, and worse, development causing visual blight up and
down South Mountain, North Mountain, and Piestewa Peak would have been a reality. 
Millions of people world wide would have had a different, degraded view of the Phoenix area.
What you have in your hands here is no different.  Is the County Board of Supervisors Legacy
to be one of short term profits in the hands of a few, or the long term profits that come from
tourists from all over the world to see, visit, walk, enjoy, and perhaps move and live in what
we have created to the benefit of the entire local economy.
Think strategically.  This is a small minded anti business text amendment, not a greater good
pro business text amendment.  What short term profits gained are minuscule in comparison to
the desire of visitors to relocate to our unique environment.
I shutter to think what the impact on our local economy would have been had we not
preserved our mountains and you should think the same in considering this text amendment
for the very same reasons.
It is simply VERY bad public policy.
God Bless, Be Well, and thank you for your time.
Alexander Malkoon
602-329-1073

From:
McNeil, Greg
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Billboards
Date:
Thursday, June 17, 2021 11:59:03 AM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
 
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site
Advertising (Billboards).
 
 
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these signs to be as
high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet from
residential property.
 
 
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the county.
Currently the county does not allow this use. This would be a major increase in
intensity and use with messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on digital faces
double the size of current billboards.
 
 
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public hearing.
Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to voice our
concerns to the county. 
 
 
 
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do not want to see
more billboards on our highways distracting drivers and compromising driver safety. I
do not want advertising technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery
during the day and our dark skies at night. 
 
 
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
 
 
Thank you.
 
Greg & Kristin McNeil
313 West Berridge Lane

Phoenix, Az 85013

From:
J. V. Rich
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Opposition to TA2018001 pertaining to billboards
Date:
Thursday, June 17, 2021 2:12:05 PM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners,
I am deeply opposed to the TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising (billboards). This amendment is a terrible idea on so
many levels, would harm the County and its residents, and would only benefit outdoor advertisers.
Some of the areas of concern for me:
(1) This text amendment would transform the scenic views from our county roads to nonstop advertising— huge
signs as high as 80 feet tall, 500 feet apart, and as close as 150 feet from residential property, none of which are
allowed or exist at present.
(2) Allowing digital billboards all over the county would be dangerous. I know because I am very distracted by
digital billboards when I am driving.  It is hardwired into our human brains to notice abrupt visual changes — in a
natural setting, noticing these changes could mean surviving a bear attack.  However, on the road, these visual
changes distract from the serious business of driving.  Being surrounded by digital faces that are double the size of
current billboards and change every 8 minutes will increase the stress of driving and increase the likelihood of
accidents.  I wonder whether our car insurance rates will increase as a result.
(3) Tourism dollars will be lost.  Where will our tourists drive to enjoy scenes of the desert?  Will they come to
Maricopa County to enjoy drives looking at the ever-changing digital billboards? If they want to enjoy natural
scenery, they will have to avoid Maricopa County.  I understand Pima County and Yavapai County are lovely—
perhaps our tourism dollars will migrate elsewhere?
(4) The light from the billboards will affect wildlife and residential neighbors. How many neighbors want to see
digital billboards from their living rooms, their kitchens, their bedrooms, their back yards? Wildlife, who are already
stressed and finding their lives changed by food and water shortages and climate change will be subject to more
distress from these huge beacons of light.   Light from billboards also pollutes our views from space— making it
more difficult to be able to use telescopes and for us as humans to enjoy views of our night skies.
I urge you to reject proposed Text Amendment TA2018001 because it is a bad idea for Maricopa County.
Thank you,
Jackie Rich
314 E. Rovey Avenue
Phoenix, AZ

From:
Brock Tunnicliff
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Opposition to TA2018001 pertaining to billboards
Date:
Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:49:05 PM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners,
I am opposed to the TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising (billboards). This amendment is a bad idea and would harm
the County and its residents. The amendment would benefit outdoor advertisers, but I fail to see how the proposed
changes would provide a public benefit. Drivers already face many distractions, both inside and outside of their
vehicles, that diminish public safety. The whole purpose of a billboard is to attract a driver’s attention and divert
their thinking, if only for a few moments, from their primary responsibility of operating their vehicle safely. At the
current 1,000-foot spacing requirement, a driver traveling at 60 mph could pass a billboard about every 11 seconds.
How would cutting the minimum spacing in half so twice as many billboards that are only about 5.6 seconds apart
could be installed to compete for a driver’s attention not further compromise safety? How would allowing those
billboards to be more than twice as large and possibly more than twice as tall as the current limits not further distract
drivers? And how would permitting those billboards to be digital not dangerously urge drivers to divert their
attention from the road, especially at night? Advertisers already have many avenues through which they can reach
consumers. In order to approve the proposed changes, you must be ready to justify why it would be beneficial to
reduce public safety to accommodate the desires of the advertising industry. This would not be a tradeoff that would
be in the public’s best interest.
I urge you to reject proposed Text Amendment TA2018001 because it is a bad idea for Maricopa County.
Thank you,
Brock Tunnicliff314 E. Rovey Avenue
Phoenix, AZ

From:
georgiaraywolfe@cox.net
To:
MONTANDON FARLEY VALUATION SER
Cc:
kate@katemcgee.com; Ray Banker (PND); Rachel Applegate (PND); bjfreeman@aol.com; Steve Wolfe; "Brooks
Hilliard"; "Andrea Moseley"; "Jos Anshell"; "Craig Wilson"; hgrimwood@cox.net; "Kiffie Robbins"; "Rob Ward"
Subject:
Maricopa County planning to expand size, number and proximity of off-site advertising (Billboards)
Date:
Thursday, June 17, 2021 5:13:34 PM
Dear Wendell - great letter, you hit all the high notes very clearly.
 
I joined the TA 2018001 webinar this morning and my impression is that the commissioners are so
bound up with the rules and regulations and the changes the billboard lawyers are putting forth,
they can’t see the saguaros.  Nor the best interests of Maricopa County citizens.
 
I spoke on the webinar along with half a dozen very knowledgeable guests, all Opposed to this plan
to allow county billboards to be higher, larger, closer together and digital – and please, deleting the
digital section will not mollify those of us opposed.
 
Except for these speakers, the staff and commissioners never mentioned the impact on the public as
our beautiful desert county is invaded by yet more onerous billboards nor the impact on our dark
skies, what we have left.  What will our tourists think of these terrible billboards when other states
are tearing them down?
 
My own closing comment was that the public is obviously not aware of what the commission is
planning to endorse, and when that happens there will be a major outcry of opposition.  It behooves
all of us who DO know what they’re planning to get the word out via social media, PBJ and the
Republic.  There is a second meeting coming up in July and then a decision in August.
 
When I have more information on meetings and how we can effectively be heard, I will share with
you and others who should be able to assist in opposing this most important decision.
 
Very best regards,
Georgia Ray Wolfe / R. Stephen Wolfe
333 West Rose Lane
Phx 85013
private citizen
602.264.0727
 
From: Wendell Montandon <monty@mfvalues.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 11:14 AM
To: 'ray.banker@maricopa.gov' <ray.banker@maricopa.gov>
Subject: Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards)
 
To Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).

This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing
these signs to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet
apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property.
  
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards
within the county. Currently the county does not allow this use.
This would be a major increase in intensity and use with
messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on digital faces
double the size of current billboards.
 
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just
one public hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a
fair and open process to voice our concerns to the county. 
  
 
We can each control the amount of amount of Personal
Social Media intrusion we want in our life. Billboards do
not provide a control option infringing on space we all
share. I do not want advertising technology to rob us of
our views and natural scenery during the day and our
dark skies at night any more than currently allowed. I do
not want to see more billboards on our highways distracting
drivers and compromising driver safety. I do not want intrusive
light to trespass into residential areas.
  
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
  
Thank you, for your serious consideration on my behalf and
that of my family, and I suspect on behalf of many of my friends,
business associates and neighbors.  
 
 
Wendell Montandon, MAI
                             MONTANDON FARLEY
                              VALUATION SERVICES
1300 East Missouri Avenue,
                                      Suite 120
                                       Phoenix, AZ 85014
 
Direct – 602-777-5159
Office – 602-285-9000
Cell    – 602-228-3886

From:
Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Bill Leal (OBM); Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
RE: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 10:37:18 AM
Attachments:
_opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001.pdf
Good Morning All,
 
Please see the attachment that was submitted with the below citizen comment.
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
From: Bill Leal (OBM) <Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov> 
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 10:06 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>; Ray Banker (PND)
<Ray.Banker@Maricopa.Gov>; Darren V. Gérard (PND) <Darren.Gerard@Maricopa.Gov>
Cc: Kathy Semder (COA) <Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Fyi.
 
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 7:00 PM
To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Planning and Development

Department
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Dan
Last Name
Penton
Organization
Field not completed.
City
LAVEEN
Zip
85339
Email
dpenton85339@gmail.com
Phone Number
6023848201
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
Yes
Comments
Please reject this Text Amendment. Approval would yield NO
PUBLIC BENEFIIT, and the ordinances would be LESS
RESTRICTRIVE than what is required by statute. Please
preserve our Dark Sky Communities, and our research facilities.
comments attached
If applicable, attach
supporting documentation
associated with your
comment. The only file
types supported are MS
Office and Adobe Acrobat.
_opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001.pdf
 
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06/12/2021
To Planning and Development Department;
& Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site
Advertising (Billboards)
TA2018001 Proposes significant changes to the MCZO Sign Ordinance which are less
restrictive than those authorized by ARS 28-7912. If approved, the ordinance would impair
Maricopa County’s ability to effectively regulate and control outdoor advertising along interstate,
primary and secondary highways.
TA2018001 Proposes significant changes in billboard quantity and intensity. If the TA is
approved, it would fundamentally alter highways in a negative way throughout Maricopa County;
the only ones that are served by this significant change to the MCZO would be billboard
companies and landowners where the billboards are leased. There is no public benefit.
The TA is intended to be Maricopa County wide in many zoning districts. If passed, the following
are a few major points on what the draft TA will do to the current zoning ordinance:
1.
Allow for billboards to go to a maximum height of 80 feet at grade. Currently,
certain zoning districts are allowed a maximum of 48 feet and others only 30 feet at road
level. The new definition of grade would include both natural grade and the grade of an
elevated freeway.
2.
Allow for a reduction in spacing between billboards. Currently, they need to be
1,000 feet apart. The TA would allow for only 500 feet of separation.
3.
Allow for billboards to go from static to digital. This would greatly increase the
intensity of a billboard’s impact on any given location. Currently, Maricopa County does
not allow for digital billboards.
4. Allow for an increase of the square footage of a sign face from 300 square feet
to 672 square feet. This would increase the size of a board to the larger 14’ x 48’
industry standard.
5. Allow for an administrative approval process for new billboards with only one
public meeting for residents and other stakeholders to voice their concerns.
6. Remove the “Take Down” requirement of Legal Non-Conforming Off-Premise
Signs (Billboards) to allow conversion of Static to digital. This would violate the FSA
and contradict effective control of outdoor advertising.
Section R17-3-701-C-3 Nonconforming signs shall be in violation if:
a. A sign is enlarged (increased in any dimensions of the sign face or structural support),
b. A sign is replaced (an existing sign is removed and replaced with a completely
different sign),
c. A sign is rebuilt to a different configuration or material composition beyond normal
maintenance,
d. A sign is relocated (moved to a new position or location without being lawfully
permitted), or
e. A sign which was previously non-illuminated has lighting added.

06/12/2021
While the proposed TA does not change the ordinance as it pertains to Scenic Corridors and
overlays, it does permit billboards within 660 feet of a scenic corridor. This made sense when
billboards were only static (conventional). Digital billboards are designed to be viewed from
1,000 feet or more.  Also, the definition of Scenic Corridors needs to be expanded, as do other
definitions, but scenic corridors should include any scenic route/road and historic sites adopted
or recognized by the municipalities.
Many changes proposed, all bad.
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the county to be as high
as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property.
Currently the county does not allow this use. This would be a major increase in intensity and
could and likely will double or triple the number of billboards with messaging changing as often
as 8 seconds on digital faces double the size of current billboards.
The proposed TA also fails to address lighting and illumination standards that would mitigate the
harmful impacts on Arizona’s Dark Sky communities and Astronomy and Space Industry
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public hearing. Residents
and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to voice our concerns to the county.
I do want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas.
I do not want to see more billboards on our highways, distracting drivers and compromising
driver safety.
I do not want advertising technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during the
day and our dark skies at night.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to participate in this regulatory process
Daniel Penton
8216 S 42ND AVE
LAVEEN, AZ 85339

From:
Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Friday, June 25, 2021 12:39:38 PM
FYI.
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> 
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 12:36 PM
To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Claude
Last Name
Haynes
Organization
East Valley Astronomy Club
City
Gilbert
Zip
85234

Email
azstargeazer@gmail.com
Phone Number
4802215792
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
Yes
Comments
It is important to consider the level of illumination of digital
billboards in darker areas, especially with residential property
nearby. I believe the current recommendation for 300 nits
illumination following sunset is based upon language in ARS 28-
7902. That legislation was a compromise which helped define
and protect encroachment of digital billboards near astronomical
observatories. The standard was adopted at the time because
most digital billboards were envisioned for placement in urban
areas, and because digital billboards were fairly new and
research on their impact was limited. The level of 300 nits is too
high a level, especially in dark rural areas. This is especially true
if the sign is as large as 672 sq ft in size. A better method to
determine brightness is to use a standard adopted in numerous
states of 0.3 foot candles over ambient lighting conditions. This
would enable brighter signs in urban areas, but lessen the
amount of light in a rural setting. A better calculation of
brightness, rather than a single number, is necessary to avoid
the incredible brightness of digital billboards in a rural
environment.
The text of ARS 28-7902 enables local governments to craft
better and more up to date regulations based upon the language
in section L of the legislation:
L. This section does not prevent a city, town or county from
enforcing or enacting an ordinance regulating outdoor advertising
that is authorized by subsection E of this section, including the
lighting of the outdoor advertising. The city, town or county may
enact an ordinance that is more restrictive than this section but
not less restrictive than this section.
I hope staff will consider comments made by myself, Dr. Rolf
Jansen and others to recommend a standard that considers the
location of the digital billboard in a rural site. This would help
protect the dark skies while also lessen the negative impacts of
driver distraction and light trespass in these areas.
Thank you for your consideration. Feel free to contact me if I can
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From:
Nathan O"Neill
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Dan Penton
Subject:
Opposition to TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 7:33:05 AM
Attachments:
Scenic America_Statement on Maricopa County TA2018001.pdf
Hello,
 
On behalf of Scenic America, I hope this message finds you well. We have prepared a statement to
register our opposition to TA2018001. Please review and consider our statement, attached, and
please include our remarks in the record for the application proceedings. Thank you, and let me
know if you have any questions for us.
 
 
Nathan O'Neill
Policy and Program Director
Scenic America
727 15th St NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005-6029
ph 202.792.1302
www.scenic.org

727 15th Street NW Suite 1100 
Washington, DC 20005 
 202.792.1300 
www.scenic.org 
 
June 21, 2021 
 
Mr. Greg Arnett 
Chairman 
Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission  
301 W. Jefferson Street 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
 
 
Executive Summary: 
Maricopa County should reject Text Amendment TA2018001. The proposed amendment would 
would negatively impact driver safety and human and ecological health, harm nearby properties, 
degrade the scenic qualities of the community, and grant undue concessions to billboard 
companies. 
 
 
Dear Chairman Arnett and Planning and Zoning Commission Members, 
 
As the only national nonprofit that helps citizens safeguard the scenic qualities of America’s 
roadways, countryside, and communities, Scenic America actively supports local efforts to 
preserve scenic beauty and oppose visual blight in cities throughout the United States. For almost 
forty years, our organization has identified billboards as a particularly harmful form of scenic 
blight, with significant negative impacts.  
 
We have learned of Text Amendment to amend Chapter 2, Definitions and Chapter 14, Articles 
1403 and 1404 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance (MCZO) relating to Off-Site 
Advertising Signs (Billboards). The proposed amendment is being processed through the 
Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program, in preparation for a Planning and Zoning Commission 
hearing. This amendment would, among other things, significantly increase the number of 
billboards in Maricopa County and allow the currently prohibited conversion of static billboards 
to digital billboards.  
 
During public hearings for the proposed amendment in 2019, 155 organizations and local 
citizens responded with comments, questions, and critiques, and more have commented since 
then. The large majority of comments opposed the amendment, and citizens expressed particular 
concern regarding light pollution, driver distraction, visual blight, uncontrolled proliferation of 
digital billboards, degradation of scenic areas including designated scenic byways corridors 
which support travel and tourism, and constraints on public input and lack of notice for parties 
impacted by future billboards. The proposed amendment has far-reaching consequences, and key 
stakeholders such as officials from the Town of Gilbert, the Surprise City Council, the City of

Glendale, and the Signs Supervisor for the City of Phoenix have all expressed concerns about the 
amendment. 
 
The most recent version of the proposed amendment changes very little from the earlier version, 
and does not adequately addressed any of the concerns raised by citizens in 2019 or in 2021. 
 
First, there is a preponderance of evidence demonstrating the negative impacts digital billboards 
have on public safety by altering driver behavior. Digital billboards create dangerous and 
unavoidable driver distractions by design and for the purpose of drawing driver attention away 
from the road and toward the advertisements. Human error is the leading cause of traffic 
accidents, and lawmakers have come to recognize the importance of reducing driver distraction 
by enacting laws to ban cell phone use while driving. As digital billboards have become more 
common, an emerging body of research indicates that digital billboards can create similar 
distraction conditions.  
 
For an extensive list of the dangers which digital billboards pose to drivers, please refer to this 
compendium of research studies which describe the hazards at length.1 This research was cited 
by other commenters, and we encourage you to review the most recent version of the 
compendium, which includes even more evidence about the hazards posed by these signs. Other 
public comments cited a Federal Highway Administration report which minimized the dangers of 
digital signs; the flaws in that report are explored at length in a detailed critique which is also 
available for review.2 
 
In addition to harming drivers, digital and brightly lit static billboards harm wildlife. These 
structures contribute to the growing problem of light pollution, which disrupts the circadian 
rhythms and related behavior of local wildlife populations. People are not immune to this kind of 
pollution, and excessive lighting can negatively impact human health as well as ecosystems.345 
 
Visual blight from billboards constitutes a threat to property owners and to overall quality of life 
in a city. The threats to scenic value posed by the proliferation of billboards are broadly 
recognized and have served as the impetus for the creation of sign ordinance laws throughout the 
country. Proponents of billboards describe them as sources of economic growth, but there is no 
evidence that billboards sufficiently offset the losses they impose on others, or that they function 
as net positive assets for a community. More than 700 towns in America, as well as four states, 
have banned billboards, and billboards are not necessary to support economic growth. Billboards 
impose significant negative externalities upon the communities which host them, and 
amendments to sign regulations must account for the blight which spurred the creation of those 
laws.  
 
Finally, as a matter of good governance, consider the process used in other communities for 
removing multiple static billboards in exchange for approval of a single new digital billboard. 
 
1 https://www.scenic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Billboard-Safety-Study-Compendium-10-16-2020.pdf 
2Critique-of-FHWA-2013-Billboard-Safety-Final-Report-1.pdf (scenic.org) 
3https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187770581502113X 
4https://www.nature.com/articles/srep13557 
5https://www.nature.com/articles/tp2016262

Almost every community that has permitted digital billboards in recent years has accepted an 
agreement to reduce the total number of signs permitted. For example, Kansas City, MO, 
considered a proposal for an equivalent seven to one conversion agreement.6 Gulfport, MS, had 
an agreement for a six to one conversion ratio, and Tampa, FL, had a ten to one ratio.7 The lack 
of a defined conversion ratio for static to digital billboards in Maricopa County represents a 
significant concession to billboard companies. 
 
Ultimately, this proposal is bad for the people of Maricopa County. It would make driving more 
dangerous, it would allow billboards to negatively impact human health and the local ecosystem, 
and it would harm property owners and reduce the scenic qualities of the surrounding area. The 
existing billboard laws reflect a desire to prevent the kind visual blight that this amendment 
would create. We therefore recommend that this amendment be rejected. 
 
Thank you for your consideration, and we will be available to answer your questions and provide 
additional guidance as needed. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
Mark Falzone, 
President, Scenic America 
 
 
 
 
6 https://martincitytelegraph.com/2020/02/07/new-ordinance-allows-more-digital-billboards-in-kc/ 
7http://www3.dallascityhall.com/committee_briefings/briefings0411/ECO_DigitalBillboardCodeAmendmentUpdat
e_040411.pdf

From:
Vashti Supplee
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001
Date:
Monday, July 12, 2021 12:47:26 PM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising
(Billboards).
  This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these signs to be as high as 80
feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property.
  Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the county. Currently
the county does not allow this use. This would be a major increase in intensity and use with
messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on digital faces double the size of current billboards.
As a driver I find the digital billboards within city limits to be distracting. I fear at higher freeway
speeds in the county they would be dangerously distracting.
The larger digital billboards can be seen at up to 1000 feet and the current buffers in zoning
districts would not apply. Further, the current setback of 660 feet from scenic corridors and
protected overlays such as the mountain preserves and county parks would not be sufficient.
The process for challenging a billboard would be just one public hearing. Residents and other
stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to voice our concerns to the county. 
We do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential and scenic areas. We do not want
advertising technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during the day and our dark
skies at night. 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
Sincerely,
Vashti C. Supplee
918 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

From:
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To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
New Customer Inquiry.
Date:
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 9:40:03 AM
This is a form generated email, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY.
A Customer Request has been assigned to you in the Inquiry Tracking
System.
Customer Name: Crystal DeVelis
Preferred Contact: Email
Customer Email: xtalphx@msn.com
Customer Phone: 6025538833
Description: Please oppose this proposed change to the zoning laws. Digital billboards are unsightly and hazardous,
causing distractions that increase traffic accidents. We are not Las Vegas. Please stop this now. Your actions will determine
my future vote. Thank you.
Date Received: 7/13/2021 8:34:58 AM
Address: 4351 E WHITTON AVE PHOENIX AZ 85018
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From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: [SUSPECTED SPAM]Billboard ruin our community
Date:
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:54:00 AM
 
From: Dominic Martinez <dominic.j.martinez@gmail.com> 
Sent: Monday, June 7, 2021 9:25 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: [SUSPECTED SPAM]Billboard ruin our community
 
My name is Dominic Martinez and I live in Laveen Arizona. I believe that we should not allow
billboards to ruin our community. Billboards are extremely well lit. Not only regular billboards but
also LED billboards put out tremendous amounts of light. These billboards will add additional light
into our night sky and furthermore drowning out the stars that we have over South mountain. By
allowing these billboards to be so close and so frequent we will never see stars in this area of the
valley again. An additional way that billboard's ruin the community is they will block our views of the
mountain. One of my favorite things to do is drive the new highway and we should be preserving this
as a scenic road not selling it out to the highest bidder. The scenic views on the loop 202 are one of
the best views of the entire Phoenix Metro area. If you were to rate these views by anyone that
drives from Chandler to the west side you would understand this too. By trying to place billboards in
this area you will not only ruin the views but also obstruct the scenery of our great desert. Billboards
are terrible foreign communities mainly because they will bring additional unneeded light to our
night skies and they will ruin our beautiful views of the Estrella mountains. These billboards will be
no benefit to our community the money will not benefit our community. There are many places in
the valley that have billboards and others that do not and you can tell what type of people live in
those neighborhoods. Please do not make South Phoenix deal with billboards because you want to
please your big business agendas. We need to make sure that we're thinking about what are tourist
will think of us as a visit our area and drive on our highways. Phoenix should not be a giant
advertisement as you cruise down to the stadium from the east side to the west side. Please
consider rejecting any recommendations or request for billboards on the loop 202 by Leveen.  
 
Please try to make this a loop 202 a scenic route and preserve our community. Thank you for reading
this I appreciate your time.
 
 
Dominic Martinez

From:
Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND); Bill Leal (OBM)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 4:59:29 PM
FYI.
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
 
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 4:58 PM
To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Other
First Name
Tony
Last Name
Bianchi
Organization
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority
City
Mesa
Zip
85212-6014

Email
tbianchi@gatewayairport.com
Phone Number
14809887649
Phone Type
Work
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
Some concerns in county areas adjacent to Gateway Airport is
the height of allowed signs, location in proximity to runways and
flight paths, and the digital illumination intensity and timing of
display changes. We address this with municipalities on freeway
monument signs. State Route 202 and State Route 24 (now
being extended) border Gateway Airport. In the 'Definitions'
section for 'Freeway' it lists SR 202, but is there a plan to add SR
24 as well, if County areas are contained in the alignment?
Gateway's concern is that any new billboard signs allowed in
vicinity of the airport undergo an FAA 7460 review to determine if
the height and any wireless frequencies could be of impact to
airport operations. This was recently completed for new
billboards on County land on Ellsworth Road, adjacent to
Gateway Airport, and if we would be notified on any new
proposals. 
Those are my comments & concerns. Please free to contact me
if you have additional questions, or wish to discuss during this
text amendment. Thanks
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From:
Carter Emerson
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Georgia Wolfe
Subject:
Billboard TA
Date:
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:54:42 PM
My wife and I live in Paradise Valley. We strongly oppose the billboard proposal.
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From:
Vicki Marce
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Billboards
Date:
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 11:11:59 PM
What we do not need in our beautiful state are more distracting, unattractive and unnecessary billboards.   There
must be a better way to get revenue than creating distractions causing more lack of concentration to drivers and
passerby’s. To say nothing about the potential fire hazards these items create.
We have a beautiful state and bigger, brighter and flashier is not the answer.
Allow us to all enjoy honest beauty without advertising or other attention grabbing  devices.
A long time Arizona resident,
Victoria Marce
Sent from my iPhone

From:
billakins1
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
I opposed the digital signage
Date:
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:03:21 PM
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

From:
Cindy Haddad
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Opposition to TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 11:42:44 AM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-
site Advertising (Billboards).
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these signs to
be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet
from residential property.
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the
county. Currently the county does not allow this use. This would be a major
increase in intensity and use with messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on
digital faces double the size of current billboards.
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public
hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to
voice our concerns to the county. 
 
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do not want to
see more billboards on our highways distracting drivers and compromising
driver safety. I do not want advertising technology to rob our public views and
beautiful scenery during the day and our dark skies at night. 
Light pollution is a terrible problem in the City of Phoenix, and there is no need
to create an additional light pollution issue throughout our vast Maricopa
County road system.
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
Thank you in advance for your help.
Cindy Haddad
3402 N 42nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(via email)

From:
Crystal DeVelis
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Please deny TA2018001 – Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards) June 17, 2021 meeting
Date:
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 1:44:22 PM
Please note my very strong objection to the above amendment to our County Zoning.  There is
absolutely no good reason for more intrusive and unsightly advertising via billboards, nor the
added distraction and danger of digital billboards.  Maricopa County is not Las Vegas.  Please
preserve the views of our lovely state for those traveling within and through.  Highway
billboards have been a nuisance and calls for their elimination go back to Lady Bird Johnson. 
We are being bombarded and overloaded with light-polluting, distracting, view blocking
billboards for far too long.  The only ones who benefit are sign owners and property
landlords.  It does not serve to benefit the tax-paying citizens of Maricopa County in any way.
The County Commission's response will reflect my voting choices.  Thank you.
-- Crystal DeVelis
4351 E. Whitton Ave
Phoenix, AZ  85018

From:
Kati Festy-Sandor
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Fwd: Signs
Date:
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 9:47:02 PM

Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kati Festy-Sandor <kjfesty@yahoo.com>
Date: June 15, 2021 at 9:41:30 PM MST
To: ray.banker@maricopa.gov
Subject: Signs
I oppose any proposal of more, of taller of being closer and using digital sings
destroying  and obscuring beautiful sights and dark sky distracting drivers.
All in all it is creating a junkyard of signs of  streets ,highways cities of the Earth
Dr. Katalin Festy-Sandor
Sent from my iPad

From:
Jill Goldsmith
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Preserve our deserts -Say no to more and bigger billboards
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 4:38:09 AM
Dear Ms. Applegate, and Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-
site Advertising (Billboards).
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these signs to
be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet
from residential property.
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the
county. Currently the county does not allow this use. This would be a major
increase in intensity and use with messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on
digital faces double the size of current billboards.
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public
hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to
voice our concerns to the county. 
 
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do not want to
see more billboards on our highways distracting drivers and compromising
driver safety. I do not want advertising technology to rob our public views and
beautiful scenery during the day and our dark skies at night. 
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
Thank you.
 
Jill S. Goldsmith, JD, LAC, NCC
602-320-1791
jillSgoldsmith@gmail.com

From:
Neal Haddad
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Cc:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Opposition to TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 6:50:10 AM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site
Advertising (Billboards).
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these signs to be as
high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet from
residential property.
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the county.
Currently the county does not allow this use. This would be a major increase in
intensity and use with messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on digital faces
double the size of current billboards.
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public hearing.
Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to voice our
concerns to the county.
 
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do not want to see
more billboards on our highways distracting drivers and compromising driver safety. I
do not want advertising technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery
during the day and our dark skies at night.
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
Thank you.
 
Neal Haddad
3402 N. 42nd St. 
Phoenix, AZ 85018
-- 
Neal Haddad
neal.haddad@gmail.com

From:
Cindy Haddad
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Opposition to TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 11:36:13 AM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-
site Advertising (Billboards).
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these signs to
be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet
from residential property.
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the
county. Currently the county does not allow this use. This would be a major
increase in intensity and use with messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on
digital faces double the size of current billboards.
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public
hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to
voice our concerns to the county. 
 
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do not want to
see more billboards on our highways distracting drivers and compromising
driver safety. I do not want advertising technology to rob our public views and
beautiful scenery during the day and our dark skies at night. 
Light pollution is a terrible problem in the City of Phoenix, and there is no need
to create an additional light pollution issue throughout our vast Maricopa
County road system.
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
Thank you in advance for your help.
Cindy Haddad
3402 N 42nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(via email)
 
Sent from my iPad

From:
Vacation Sensei
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Rachel Applegate (PND)
Cc:
Sandy Grunow
Subject:
[SUSPECTED SPAM]Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 7:07:40 AM
Please receive this message as my opposition to TA2018001 - expansion of billboard usage
proposal.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
-- 
Lyndon M. Hara, CSP
Phoenix Mid-Century Modern Neighborhood Assoc - resident
602 518 1852

From:
Dan Heim
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
input on the proposed digital billboard text amendment
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:17:42 PM
Dear Ms Applegate,
I was told if I registered for tomorrow's webinar I'd have the opportunity to provide written input rather than
speaking at that webinar. Here's my input:
I strongly oppose the addition of more electronic signage on several grounds:
1. We are losing our night sky, a valuable resource for Arizona pros and amateurs.
2. We don't need additional distractions for drivers.
3. Purely on the basis of energy conservation and climate change, these are absurd vehicles for
advertising. The larger signs actually require internal AC to cool the electronics, and I know of at least one
sign operator that has overridden the factory default settings that normally dim them at night.
If these signs must be built, I would urge some type of regulatory action to ensure electronic signs are
dimmed at night when full brightness is not required for visibility. I would also urge the use of a new
technology called SITELINE™ that can reduce the light scattered in other directions while still being
visible to drivers. See:
https://www.billboardinsider.com/light-blocking-technology-stopped-a-war-a-billboard-war-that-is/
Although that article talks about light scattered to the sides into adjacent neighborhoods, the technology
could easily be used to limit vertical scattering -- a significant contributor to light pollution. Thanks for
listening.
Dan Heim
Desert Foothills Astronomy Club former-president
Science educator and writer
https://sky-lights.org/

From:
Sheila Lancelotta
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).
Date:
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:27:42 PM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising
(Billboards).
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these signs to be as high as 80 feet
tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property; and no setback
requirement from residential zoning districts, when along a freeway.
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the county. Currently the
county does not allow this use. This would be a major increase in intensity and use with messaging
changing as often as 8 seconds on digital faces double the size of current billboards.
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public hearing. 
Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to voice our concerns to the county.
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do not want to see more billboards on
our highways distracting drivers and compromising driver safety. 
I do not want advertising technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during the day
and our dark skies at night.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
Thank you.
Sheila Lancelotta
7045 W Beverly Rd
Laveen AZ 85339

From:
Kathy Maxwell
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Laveen billboards
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 7:56:24 AM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
I would like to register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site
Advertising (Billboards).
I am opposed to allowing billboards across county lands, allowing these signs to be as high as
80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property; and no
setback requirement from residential zoning districts, when along a freeway.
I am opposed to digital billboards within the county. Currently the county does not allow this
use. This would be a major increase in intensity and use with messaging changing as often as 8
seconds on digital faces double the size of current billboards.
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public hearing.
Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to voice our concerns to the
county.
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas! I do not want to see more
billboards on our highways distracting drivers and compromising driver safety. I do not want
advertising technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during the day and our
dark skies at night.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
Thank you.
Kathleen Maxwell
6627 W. Harwell Rd.
Laveen, AZ 85339
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From:
D in AZ
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Opposition to TA2018001
Date:
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:36:33 PM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising
(Billboards).
I’m not sure why there is even any discussion to put up a big digital billboard along the 202 past
Laveen.  It’s bad enough that our small town has been allowed to explode in development, resulting
in losing it’s character of being a rural farming community.  What a shame to ruin the landscape
even more with a decision like what is proposed.
Say no to Text Amendment TA2018001.
Darcy Meyer
3535 W Bohl St
Laveen, AZ  85339

From:
Wendell Montandon
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards)
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 11:17:57 AM
To Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).
  
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these
signs to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as
near as 150 feet from residential property.
  
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within
the county. Currently the county does not allow this use. This would be
a major increase in intensity and use with messaging changing as often
as 8 seconds on digital faces double the size of current billboards.
 
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one
public hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and
open process to voice our concerns to the county. 
  
 
We can each control the amount of amount of Personal Social
Media intrusion we want in our life. Billboards do not provide a
control option infringing on space we all share. I do not want
advertising technology to rob us of our views and natural
scenery during the day and our dark skies at night any more
than currently allowed. I do not want to see more billboards on our
highways distracting drivers and compromising driver safety. I do not
want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas.
  
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
  
Thank you, for your serious consideration on my behalf and that
of my family, and I suspect on behalf of many of my friends, business
associates and neighbors.  
 
 
Wendell Montandon, MAI
                             MONTANDON FARLEY
                              VALUATION SERVICES
1300 East Missouri Avenue,
                                      Suite 120
                                       Phoenix, AZ 85014
 
Direct – 602-777-5159
Office – 602-285-9000
Cell    – 602-228-3886

From:
Susan
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Digital Billboards)
Date:
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:03:16 PM
Dear Ms Applegate,
I am requesting that you please register my opposition to the proposed Text
Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Digital Billboards).
 
I am opposed to this TA for the following reasons:  
1) This TA would allow billboards to multiply in number, concentration, and physical size
across county lands, allowing these signs to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close
as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet from residential property.
 
2) This proposed TA would allow digital billboards within areas of the county where
they would be disruptive and distracting, since they would be visible from within areas where such
intrusions are not allowed, namely scenic corridors.  Currently the county does not allow
this use.  
3) Having bright, digital lighted messages changing every 8 seconds is not only an eyesore, but
also a very dangerous distraction to drivers.
 
4) I believe it is wrong for such intrusive lighting to trespass into residential areas,
or scenic areas. 
5) Such intrusions by advertising technology will not only destroy our dark skies and ruin our
beautiful natural scenery, but will likely be a disturbance and detriment to wildlife.   
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
Thank you,
Susan Pickering
Phoenix resident
602-214-6815

From:
Bill Leal (OBM)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND); Kathy Semder (COA)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:16:59 PM
Fyi.
 
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 7:25 PM
To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Linda
Last Name
Abegg
Organization
Laveen Village Planning Committee (Vice Chair)
City
Laveen
Zip
85339
Email
Linda.abegg@gmail.com
Phone Number
8013581736
Phone Type
Mobile

Would you like someone to
contact you?
Yes
Comments
Please do not increase any billboard use in Maricopa County, not
bigger, closer, or more lit! These signs do not benefit the
community and are extremely hard for citizens to effectively
oppose. Please do not make it harder. We also see developers
taking advantage of the County’s allowances just before being
annexed into the City of Phoenix. Please listen to your
community and constituents and deny this text amendment.
If applicable, attach
supporting documentation
associated with your
comment. The only file
types supported are MS
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From:
SCOTT ADAMS
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Case TA2018001 - Offsite Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:25:36 PM
Ray Banker
Rachel Applegate
Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission
Please find my attached personal letter in opposition to the proposed Text Amendment of
Chapter 2, Definitions, and Chapter 14, Articles 1403 and 1404 of the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance (MCZO)
relating to Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards). 
Regards,
Scott Adams
Fountain Hills, AZ

From:
bruce@brucearlen.com
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Opposition to TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 2:33:21 PM
Dear Planning and Zoning Commissioners,
 
I OPPOSE Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising
(Billboards).
 
This Amendment attempting to permit billboards across all county lands at a
larger number would be a destructive act upon the beauty of the land and the
senses of the people.  
Do we need more billboards?  Who benefits from more billboards? 
Allowing signs to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as
near as 150 feet from residential property is clearly only wanted by the Billboard
Advertising Industry and its lobbyists.  As a career advertising veteran who has
created billboard advertising in Los Angeles I have first hand knowledge about
this subject.  
Please DO NOT vote in favor of this blatant disregard of the people of Maricopa
County.  
We need you to protect the people.  
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the
county. Currently the county does not allow this use. This would be a major
increase in intensity and use with messaging changing as often as 8 seconds
on digital faces double the size of current billboards.  How much digital content
can the people digest?  This would be an overload of incoming information. 
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public
hearing. 
Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to voice our
concerns to the county. 
 
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do not want to
see more billboards on our highways distracting drivers and compromising
driver safety. 
I do not want advertising technology to rob our public views and beautiful
scenery during the day and our dark skies at night.   
 
Please REJECT the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
Thank you,

Bruce Arlen
Founder; Cave Creek Dark Sky Initiative
PO Box 4023
Cave Creek, AZ 85327

From:
bommer1948@gmail.com
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
subject: Opposition to TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 3:49:14 PM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-
site Advertising (Billboards).
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these signs
to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150
feet from residential property.
 
Digital billboards on our highways with messaging changing as often as every
8 seconds are distracting and will compromise driver safety.
 
Arizona derives much of its income from tourism. Digital billboards will clutter
our landscape and detract from the scenic beauty tourists spend their dollars
to enjoy. Recovering from the pandemic we should focus our attention on
projects that will enhance tourism not detract from it.
 
Digital billboards give an unfair advantage to national chains that have
advertising dollars to dedicate to digital billboards to the detriment of small
local businesses which generate $10 billion annually in tax revenue for state
and local governments. The pandemic has already harmed many small
businesses and they should be given every advantage to thrive as we come
out of the pandemic. Please do not approve this text amendment which will
put small local businesses at a disadvantage.
 
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
 
Thank you,
Ann Bommersbach   
515 W. Windsor Ave., Phoenix

From:
Seth Cohen
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Re: June 17, 2021 Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing - Interest in Speaking
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 2:45:19 PM
Attachments:
image002.png
image001.png
Hello,
Interest in the Planning & Zoning Commission or ZIPPOR meeting
TA2018001/Off-site advertising signs (billboards)
My Info
Seth Cohen
8809 S Pointe Pkwy E #2175
Phoenix, AZ 85044
drsethcohen@yahoo.com
(480) 221 8813
           Identify yourself as  other
 opposition
       I do not wish to speak.
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment
(TA) - TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands,
allowing these signs to be as high as 80 feet tall, as close
as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet from
residential property.
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital
billboards within the county. Currently the county does
not allow this use. This would be a major increase in
intensity and use with messaging changing as often as 8
seconds on digital faces double the size of current
billboards.
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would
be just one public hearing. Residents and other
stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to voice our
concerns to the county.
 
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential
areas. I do not want to see more billboards on our
highways distracting drivers and compromising driver
safety. I do not want advertising technology to rob our
public views and beautiful scenery during the day and
our dark skies at night.

I am an astronomer at Arizona State University where we
have access to some of the worlds best telescopes
through the state system (Kitt Peak, Mt. Graham, Mt.
Lemon, Mt. Hopkins, Lowell Observatory). The capability
of these telescopes is limited by having a DARK night sky
at night. From these mountain tops, you can see the
glow of Phoenix already but the proposed billboards will
make it even worse. As an astronomer, we have noticed,
in a measurable way, that urban growth has affected the
darkness of the night sky in the state. Rejecting this TA is
the only way to ensure that Arizona will remain a world
leader in the field of astronomy. 
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment –
TA2018001.
 
Thank you,
Seth Cohen
8809 S Pointe Pkwy E #2175
Phoenix, AZ 85044
drsethcohen@yahoo.com
(480) 221 8813
On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 01:54:58 PM MST, Rachel Applegate (PND)
<rachel.applegate@maricopa.gov> wrote:
Thank you for registering attendance for the June 17, 2021 Planning & Zoning Commission hearing and
ZIPPOR meeting with GoToWebinar.
 
As follow up to attendance for the virtual public hearing and ZIPPOR meeting, please let me know the
following information to relay to the Chairman your interest in a planning case and if you would like to
speak during the hearing or meeting. 
 
Please response with the following information if you are interested in speaking during  the hearing:  
 
Interest in the Planning & Zoning Commission or ZIPPOR meeting
Case number  / Project name
§  Your name, address, e-mail and phone number
§  Identify yourself as applicant / applicant representative / other
§  Indicate support or opposition
§  Indicate if you wish to speak or do not wish to speak
 
Public Hearing – Gotowebinar User Guide (Registration – Audio – Chat)

https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/62323/Gotowebinar-User-Guide---Maricopa-
County-published-8-17-20?bidId=
 
Thank you,
 
 
  
Rachel Applegate
Senior Planner
Maricopa County Planning & Development
Department
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170, Phoenix, AZ
85003
Desk: 602-372-0318
Rachel.Applegate@maricopa.gov
 
P&D is now 100% digital for construction permit applications.
Find information on our new permit process here.

From:
Linda Colino
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:08:02 PM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-
site Advertising (Billboards).
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these signs to
be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet
from residential property.
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the
county. Currently the county does not allow this use. This would be a major
increase in intensity and use with messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on
digital faces double the size of current billboards.
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public
hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to
voice our concerns to the county.
 
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do not want to
see more billboards on our highways distracting drivers and compromising
driver safety. I do not want advertising technology to rob our public views and
beautiful scenery during the day and our dark skies at night.
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
Thank you.
 
Linda L. Colino
2230 W Augusta Avenue
Phoenix 85021

From:
Bill Leal (OBM)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:17:44 PM
Fyi.
 
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 11:03 PM
To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
David
Last Name
Meyer
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Laveen
Zip
85339
Email
davidinlaveen@gmail.com
Phone Number
4803304706
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
No

contact you?
Comments
Big intrusive billboards on our highways distract drivers and
compromises driver safety. I do not want advertising technology
around Laveen to disrupt our views and beautiful landscape
during the day and our dark skies at night. Don't make this
another I-10. Say no to Text Amendment TA2018001.
If applicable, attach
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From:
Luke Edens
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Opposition to TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:32:32 PM
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) - TA2018001 – Off-
site Advertising (Billboards).
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards across county lands, allowing these signs to
be as high as 80 feet tall, as close as 500 feet apart and as near as 150 feet
from residential property.
 
Most significantly, this proposed TA would allow digital billboards within the
county. Currently the county does not allow this use. This would be a major
increase in intensity and use with messaging changing as often as 8 seconds on
digital faces double the size of current billboards.
 
If approved, the process for challenging a billboard would be just one public
hearing. Residents and other stakeholders deserve a fair and open process to
voice our concerns to the county. 
 
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do not want to
see more billboards on our highways distracting drivers and compromising
driver safety. I do not want advertising technology to rob our public views and
beautiful scenery during the day and our dark skies at night. 
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
 
Thank you.
Luke Edens
Vice President, Phoenix Area Chapter of International Dark Sky Association and
resident of Maricopa County

From:
MARGARET GALLAGHER
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
June 17 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:33:46 PM
I am submitting a comment regarding item TA2018001/Offsite Advertising Sign/Billboards.
Please reconsider this unfortunate plan to clutter our roadways with these obnoxious signs. 
The landscape in our area is one of our treasures, and these enormous, outrageously bright and
intrusive signs along our roads will destroy the view of the natural landscape, and also be a
dangerous distraction for drivers who are already crashing their cars at record rates.
As a resident and taxpayer in Maricopa County, I would prefer that we ban these monstrous
signs completely.  This is not Las Vegas, and we should not aspire to be a tacky, low-end,
totally commercialized community.
Thank you,
Margaret Gallagher 
Scottsdale

From:
Claude Haynes
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Re: June 17, 2021 Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing - Interest in Speaking
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 3:16:42 PM
Attachments:
image001.png
image002.png
Interest in the Planning & Zoning Commission or ZIPPOR meeting
 Case number – TA2018001/Off-site advertising signs (billboards)
Claude Haynes
3860 E Park Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234
480-221-5792
azstargeazer@gmail.com
Other 
Opposition based upon damage to night sky due to excessive light and the potential damages
for light encroachment to property owners nearby. 
I do not wish to speak
On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 1:55 PM Rachel Applegate (PND)
<Rachel.Applegate@maricopa.gov> wrote:
Thank you for registering attendance for the June 17, 2021 Planning & Zoning Commission
hearing and ZIPPOR meeting with GoToWebinar.
 
As follow up to attendance for the virtual public hearing and ZIPPOR meeting, please let me
know the following information to relay to the Chairman your interest in a planning case and
if you would like to speak during the hearing or meeting. 
 
Please response with the following information if you are interested in speaking during  the
hearing:  
 
Interest in the Planning & Zoning Commission or ZIPPOR meeting
Case number  / Project name
§  Your name, address, e-mail and phone number
§  Identify yourself as applicant / applicant representative / other
§  Indicate support or opposition
§  Indicate if you wish to speak or do not wish to speak
 
Public Hearing – Gotowebinar User Guide (Registration – Audio – Chat)

https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/62323/Gotowebinar-User-Guide---
Maricopa-County-published-8-17-20?bidId=
 
Thank you,
 
 
  
Rachel Applegate
Senior Planner
Maricopa County Planning & Development
Department
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170, Phoenix, AZ
85003
Desk: 602-372-0318
Rachel.Applegate@maricopa.gov
 
P&D is now 100% digital for construction permit applications.
Find information on our new permit process here.
 
-- 
Claude Haynes
azstargeazer@gmail.com
480-221-5792 (cell)

From:
Mary Horton
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 3:06:31 PM
 
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
 
 
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) – TA2018001 –
 
Off-site Advertising (Billboards). 
 
This TA seeks to permit billboards ( including digital billboards) across county lands.  It would allow
these signs to be as high as 80 feet, as close as 500 feet
apart and as near as 150 feet of a residential property. 
 
I do not want to see more billboards on our highways distracting drivers and compromising safety. 
We do not need more intrusive light trespassing into
residential areas.  I do not want advertising technology to rob us of our public
views and our beautiful scenery during the day and our dark skies at night!
 
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment  -  TA2018001.
 
Thank you,
 
Mary Horton
822 E. Edgemont Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
 
 
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From:
Bill Leal (OBM)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND); Kathy Semder (COA)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:17:26 PM
Fyi.
 
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:58 PM
To: PND Regulatory <PNDRegulatory@maricopa.gov>; Kathy Semder (COA)
<Kathy.Semder@Maricopa.Gov>; Andy Linton (OBM) <Andy.Linton@Maricopa.Gov>; Bill Leal (OBM)
<Bill.Leal@Maricopa.Gov>; Kathryn Garcia (OBM) <Kathryn.Garcia@Maricopa.Gov>; Blanca
Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
 
Citizen Comments
Each Regulatory Department is committed to providing opportunities for
stakeholder input regarding the adoption and amendment of all regulatory
requirements. Your input will be collected and forwarded to the appropriate
department. You will receive a written response from the applicable department
within two business days. We appreciate your comments and your time.
Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Darcy
Last Name
Meyer
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Laveen
Zip
85339
Email
darcy3535@gmail.com
Phone Number
4803324120
Phone Type
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Would you like someone to
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Comments
I’m not sure why there is even any discussion to put up a big
digital billboard along the 202 past Laveen. It’s bad enough that
our small town has been allowed to explode in development,
resulting in losing it’s character of being a rural farming
community. What a shame to ruin the landscape even more with
a decision like what is proposed.
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3361 East 23rd Street          Tucson, Arizona  85713       (520) 326-4522 
Scenic Arizona is an affiliate of Scenic America 
 
 
  
June 16, 2021 
 
Maricopa County Planning & Zoning Commission 
c/o Maricopa County Planning Staff  
301 West Jefferson Street 
Phoenix, Arizona  85003  (via electronic mail to: ray.banker@maricopa.gov; rachel.applegate@maricopa.gov )                           
 
RE:   Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, June 17, 2021. Agenda Item #15, 
TA2018001, Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards) 
 
Honorable Chair Arnett & Members of the Commission: 
 
Scenic Arizona hereby registers its opposition to the draft ordinance being put forward in the above-
referenced case.  This ordinance was not promulgated in response to any groundswell of public wishes, 
but rather only to benefit those who would profit from the further degradation of the visual 
environment.   We would urge that you do not set this item for public hearing, and either take no action 
or continue the item so that there is an opportunity to rebut the one-sided documentation provided by 
the applicant, particularly such documentation that largely relies on self-interested sources. 
 
We note that the allowance of electronic displays on billboards for the first time runs contrary to past 
involvement of the major astronomical observatories with Maricopa County and there is no indication 
that they have been contacted or engaged in the current process.  We further note that there is no 
mention in the draft ordinance of potential conflict with state law (ARS Sec.28-7902), prohibiting 
electronic billboards within certain radii of observatories that extend well into Maricopa County.  
These radii were established as part of a legislative compromise in 2012, subsequent to successful 
litigation in which Scenic Arizona was a plaintiff and in which the court upheld the Arizona Highway 
Beautification Act prohibition of electronic billboards on state and federal jurisdiction highways. 
 
More particularly, we oppose the following as being harmful to the visual environment: 1) any 
allowance of electronic displays on billboards; 2) increasing the area allowance of freeway billboards 
from 300 to 672 square feet; 3) increasing the heigh allowance of freeway billboards from 30 feet to 
48 feet (or more in some cases); and 4) turning nonconforming use law on its head by allowing 
increases in intensity (adding electronic displays, decreasing separation requirements, or otherwise).  
 
Again, we would urge that this item not be set for public hearing at this time. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Mark Mayer 
Government Affairs & Outreach Coordinator

From:
Larry Whitesell
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Oppostion Statement - TA 2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:07:23 PM
Please forward this email to the Planning and Zoning Commissioners in preparation for
tomorrow's meeting.
Thanks in advance.
Larry Whitesell, Co-chair
the PEAK NA
602-370-8453
Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission                     
Meeting Date: June 17, 2021
 
Case: TA2018001 – Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
 
 
Dear Commissioners –
 
I am one among hundreds of concerned county residents who oppose the text
amendment that will forever change the landscape along the roads and
highways of the county. The proposal would serve no one’s best interest but the
applicant’s.
 
All of the proposed changes in the existing regulation of Off-Site Advertising
Signs would significantly increase the intensity of billboards. The increase in
height, size, spacing, and proximity to residentially zoned property would
negatively impact driving safety, wildlife, dark skies, quality of life, and the
overall aesthetic of our surroundings.
 
The proposal to allow digital billboards compounds these negative impacts.
Billboards in general, and digital signage specifically, are designed to get
attention. This attention equals distraction. In fact, “Digital signs capture
400 percent more views than static signs.”
SOURCE: DigitalSignageToday.com, “Digital Signage Comes Alive with Social Media
Content,” July 12, 2016.
 
Please join us in opposing this ill-conceived text amendment that puts profits
for the billboard industry over the safety and quality of life of county residents
and visitors. 
Your careful consideration of my opposition is appreciated.
Larry Whitesell, Co-Chair
the PEAK NA

From:
georgiaraywolfe@cox.net
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Subject:
Billboard TA
Date:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:28:36 PM
Ms. Applegate,
 
I understand that the proposed County billboard changes would:
increase their size
increase their height
decrease the space between them
and change them to digital!
 
This is absurd.  We must protect what “dark skies” we have left and maximize the beauty of our desert.
Please register my opposition in the strongest manner.  I am signed in for the session tomorrow
morning.
 
Georgia Ray Wolfe
Citizen for 60 years who loves the desert.
 
333 West Rose Lane
Phx 85013
602.264.0727