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William E. Lally
Attorney at Law
602.452.2716
wel@tblaw.com
September 2, 2021
Maricopa County
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors
301 W Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Re: Proposed Digital Billboard Text Amendment - Maricopa County (the “MCTA”)
Dear Commissioners and Board Members:
As you know, I have represented Becker Boards regarding a Text Amendment to the
County Zoning Code regulating billboards (the “MCTA”). Specifically, this application was
submitted in March 2018 and has undergone seven (7) different stakeholder meetings and
public hearings, as well as many smaller working group meetings to seek input from all
interested parties. The application has undergone dozens of changes over the last three (3)
plus years to address concerns.
In that last few months, there has been a flurry of new interest in the case, much of
which is from the core parts of Phoenix, in response to a blast email sent to thousands who
live in the City. We’ve been working diligently since then to identify the new concerns and
try to modify the application to address any new concerns. This letter summarizes the
concerns and issues that have been voiced lately, along with brief responses.
The concerns expressed recently generally fall within the following categories:
1) Proliferation of digital billboards;
2) Inappropriate locations for digital billboards;
3) Dark Skies/light emissions;
4) Driver Safety/distraction; and
5) Process for digital billboard conversion.
Proliferation of Digital Billboards:
The MCTA does not allow for the addition of new billboards anywhere in Maricopa
County where the current code does not allow them. In fact, the MCTA is more restrictive
than the current one in the following ways: (i) it will prohibit all billboards (digital & static)
within 660’ of any scenic corridor, including north of the Carefree Hwy on I-17, and (ii) the
ordinance change would disallow the current practice of allowing two arterial street
billboards near each other on intersecting arterial streets. Furthermore, our proposed
ordinance will prohibit digital billboards on arterial streets – the only possibility of digital
billboards would be on freeways.
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Although at first blush the MCTA sounds like a massive change, it really isn’t. It’s
important to keep in mind that this ordinance change has nothing to do with billboards
within incorporated cities or towns which have their own rules governing digital billboards.
Coincidentally, many of such cities have already upgraded their billboard ordinances to
allow them – such as Phoenix, Tempe, Guadalupe, Tolleson, Goodyear, Buckeye, and
Chandler (allowed on some arterial street locations). Rather, it only applies to county
islands and other properties in the County which have not been annexed into a city or town.
This vastly limits its applicability. It does not change the spacing in between billboards,
nor does it change the zoning required to have a billboard. No new billboard locations will
be approved with the passage of the MCTA.
Inappropriate Locations for Digital Billboards:
As a practical matter, the MCTA will only allow digital conversions of existing
County freeway externally illuminated static billboards in unincorporated cities or towns.
Any future freeways would need to amend the ordinance to allow digital billboards. We
estimate that there are only 40-50 of such throughout the entire county, none of which are
north of Northern Parkway/Northern alignments, nor are they between the north/south
alignment of the Ed Pastor Loop 202, nor the north/south alignment of I-10 (i.e., none are in
the central Phoenix area) other than a handful of existing illuminated freeway locations on
I-10 and the Ed Pastor Loop 202.
Some of the recent correspondence mentioned the desire for Phoenix to not look
like Las Vegas. It will not. The famous Las Vegas strip is on an arterial street. As
mentioned above, the MCTA would not only ban arterial street digital conversions, but it
would also ban all new billboards (digital or static) within 660’ of scenic corridors,
including the area north of the Carefree Highway on I-17. Digital billboard conversions
within the City of Phoenix are under the jurisdiction of the City of Phoenix, and are not
subject to this case.
Lastly, unlike Cities here in the Valley today, the MCTA will NOT allow any
conversions of a billboard to digital that is not along a freeway.
Dark Skies/Light Emissions
In addition to the inapplicability of the ordinance to anything north of the Carefree
Highway, all of the protections for the observatories and rural areas that the State put in
place when it approved its digital ordinance would remain fully intact as explicitly stated in
the proposed ordinance. Unlike the current ordinance which allows the externally
illuminated static billboards to remain on all night, the digital billboard ordinance will
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require that any digital billboard be turned off by 11:00 pm each night and remain off until
sunrise. In addition to a reduction in the amount of time the lights can stay on for existing
static billboards, the proposed digital ordinance will reduce the amount of light spillage
with the use of new light technology which requires louvered shields to be placed over the
digital screen.
For the first time anywhere in Arizona, the MCTA would require that each digital billboard
incorporate this new louver technology. The louvers dramatically reduce the amount of
light spillage. Please look at this link to get a better idea of how great this new digital
technology is in this regard: https://vimeo.com/414877885
Driver Safety/Distraction
The federal government studied this issue exhaustively and issued a formal opinion
before adopting language to allow digital billboards on its freeways. The Arizona State
legislature also debated this many years ago, ultimately passing state legislation allowing
digital billboards. The proposed ordinance will prohibit any live animation and each ad
will have to hold in place for at least 8 seconds, pursuant to State Law and consistent with
all other cities in the valley that allow billboards. As such, and as determined by the federal
government and countless jurisdictions throughout the Country, the driver safety/distraction
“issue” is a non-issue. Furthermore, every jurisdiction in the valley that allows billboards
along Freeways allows digital billboards except Maricopa County.
Process for Digital Billboard Conversion
Some concerns stated that if the MCTA were to pass, there would be little to no
community or public input with the conversion of a billboard to digital. In fact, many of the
County’s freeway county island billboards are legal nonconforming billboards and, as such,
would need to go through the County’s normal Special Use Permit process which includes
public notice and public hearings just like any normal case, allowing for all impacted
property owners to have an opportunity to be heard.
Summary
In summation, the MCTA will fix the spacing requirements in the current code to
prevent some new billboard locations, prevent billboards on future freeways, enhance
prohibition along scenic corridors, maintain the current spacing standards and mandate the
latest louvered technology when converting any current billboard to digital, thereby
reducing the light spillage.
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It is safe to say that the MCTA as a whole is the most restrictive and regulated
billboard ordinance in the state of Arizona, which is why your staff, after working on this
application for over 3 years, have recommended approval.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am available to answer any questions
at wel@tblaw.com or my personal cell at 480-620-9272.
Sincerely,
William E. Lally
From:
Hollie Costello
To:
County Managers Office; Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Becker Boards donates to Make-A-Wish Arizona
Date:
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 1:33:46 PM
Attachments:
Becker Boards.pdf
Make-A-Wish Arizona wishes to express its thanks and make you aware of the great work
being done by a locally-owned and operated signage company, Becker Boards.
As the founding chapter of the international organization, we value support from local
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that with the help of our donors and supporters.
The Becker Boards 2021 Charity Initiative is a welcome initiative, offering our chapter the
opportunity to showcase the hope a wish can give a child dealing with a critical illness while
also encouraging new support. Free digital billboard space throughout the Valley will go a
long way towards reminding the public of what we do and why.
We are so grateful to have the support of Becker Boards and hope it will enable us to grow
our supporter and donor base as we work toward our vision of granting every eligible wish
in Arizona.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth R. Reich
President & Chief Executive Officer
Make-A-Wish Arizona
Letter attached
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2901 N. 78th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
602-395-WISH (9474)
Arizona.wish.org
September 1, 2021
Attn:
Chairman Jack Sellers
Vice Chairman Bill Gates
Supervisor Steve Chucri
Supervisor Clint Hickman
Supervisor Steve Gallardo
Dear Maricopa County Board of Supervisors;
Make-A-Wish Arizona wishes to express its thanks and make you aware of the great work being
done by a locally-owned and operated signage company, Becker Boards.
As the founding chapter of the international organization, we value support from local
community vendors like Becker Boards. This past fiscal year, we were able to grant 343 wishes –
even with pandemic restrictions. We would not have been able to continue to do that without
community support.
With more than 20 children being diagnosed daily with a critical condition that would qualify for
a wish, our mission of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses never stops.
It is our goal for Fiscal Year 2021-22 to grant 400 wishes and we can only do that with the help
of our donors and supporters.
The Becker Boards 2021 Charity Initiative is a welcome initiative, offering our chapter the
opportunity to showcase the hope a wish can give a child dealing with a critical illness while also
encouraging new support. Free digital billboard space throughout the Valley will go a long way
towards reminding the public of what we do and why.
We are so grateful to have the support of Becker Boards and hope it will enable us to grow our
supporter and donor base as we work toward our vision of granting every eligible wish in
Arizona.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth R. Reich
President & Chief Executive Officer
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From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 10:47:39 AM
From: Tony Padgett <shrug1964@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 9:38 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Tony Padgett
5309 S 52nd Dr
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 6:37:19 AM
From: Robert Chappell <robcii01@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 4:51 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Robert Chappell
5118 W Sweet Pea Terrace
Laveen, AZ 85339
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
TA2018001 – Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Meeting Date:
September 9, 2021
Supervisor District:
All
Applicant:
Becker Boards Small, LLC / Joseph White
Requests:
Text Amendment to amend Chapter 2, Definitions, Section 1112.7.1,
Section 1301.1.21, and Chapter 14, Articles 1403 and 1404 of the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance (MCZO) relating to Off-Site
Advertising Signs (Billboards).
Municipal Comments:
Opposition received from City of Phoenix, City of Glendale, City of
Surprise, the Town of Gilbert, and the Town of Cave Creek
Support/Opposition:
Approximately 470 documents (including some duplicate/multiple
comments from individuals) of opposition/suggested changes to the
proposed text, includes both citizen and industry comments, to date.
There were 155 of these documents at the time of the last P&Z
hearing on July 25, 2019. There are also 19 documents of support
received, all since the last meeting
Recommendation:
Approval
Proposed Text Amendment:
1.
This request is applicant driven and is being processed through the County’s Enhanced
Regulatory Outreach Program (EROP). Language proposed by the Applicant has been
changed since previous public meetings. This report will focus on the current proposal and
avoid discussing previous versions. Changes to the text based on the most recent submittal
by the applicant are provided below and on the following pages with existing MCZO text
struck-through:
Section 201 – DEFINITIONS
FREEWAY (REGARDING OFF-SITE ADVERTISING (BILLBOARDS)):
For the purpose of the location of Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards) only, Interstate 17 (I-17)
south of Carefree Highway, I-10, Arizona State Route (SR) Loop 101, SR Loop 202, SR Loop 303,
SR 24, Northern Parkway, and U.S. Highway 60 (U.S. 60 – Superstition Freeway), and their
connections, and on and off ramps. Billboards are a prohibited use on future freeways within
the County.
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SCENIC CORRIDOR:
For the purpose of the location of Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards), scenic corridor shall refer
to the Scenic Corridor Overlay Zoning Districts (as set forth in Chapter 10) and scenic corridor
district policy guidelines (Carefree Highway, Castle Hot Springs, McMickem Dam, Olive Avenue,
El Rio, I-17 North of Carefree Highway).
SIGN (BILLBOARD), EMBELLISHMENT:
Letters, figures, characters, or representations in cutouts, irregular forms, or similar ornamentation
attached to or superimposed upon a billboard to provide a three-dimensional effect.
SIGN, OFF-SITE ADVERTISING (BILLBOARDS):
A freestanding sign portraying information which directs attention to an idea, issue, point of
view, candidate, entity, business, commodity, service, entertainment, product or attraction sold,
offered, or existing elsewhere than upon the property where the sign is located. Billboards as
used in this this Ordinance without a modifying word shall mean both static and digital.
SIGN, OFF-SITE ADVERTISING (BILLBOARDS) – DIGITAL:
A billboard, utilizes digital message technology capable of changing the message or copy on
the sign electronically, such that, the alphabetic, pictographic, or symbolic informational
content can be changed or altered electronically on a fixed display surface composed of
electronically illuminated or electronically actuated or motivated elements. This includes
billboards with displays that have been preprogrammed to display only certain types of
information (i.e., time, date, temperature) and billboards whose informational content can be
changed or altered by means of computer-driven electronic impulses.
SIGN, OFF-SITE ADVERTISING (BILLBOARDS) – Static:
A billboard with a fixed message that changes no more than once in a 24-hour period.
SECTION 1112.7.1
1112.7.1. Bottom-Mounted Outdoor Advertising Lighting: Outdoor advertising sign boards
which exceed 301 square feet per sign face and are illuminated by an approved bottom-
mounted outdoor advertising fixture shall be equipped with an automatic device which shuts
off the fixture between midnight and sunrise. Any billboard with lawfully existing bottom-
mounted lighting as of [DATE]shall be brought into conformance with Article 1112.3.2 of this
Ordinance by no later than [SIX YEARS AFTER TA2018001 APPROVAL].
SECTION 1301.1.21
1301.1.21. Signs for off-site advertising or for directing attention to a business, profession,
commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than upon the
same premises (bBillboards) provided that either:
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1.
The sign is a lawfully existing structure made legal-nonconforming as of [DATE] with regard
to the requirements of Chapter 14 of this Ordinance.
1.
The sign is located in a C-2, C-3, IND-2 or IND-3 zoning district.
2.
The sign may be modified or converted to digital display with special use approval.
3.
If illuminated the sign shall be digital or lighting shall be mounted at the top of the
sign face so that it is directed downward and shielded so that it is only illuminating
the sign face.
4.
The special use may be approved without an expiration date or validity period.
1.2.
The sign is relocated from a parcel of property, located within the perimeter boundary of
Maricopa County or within the corporate boundary of a city or town located partially
within Maricopa County and partially within an adjacent county, that is acquired by a
public entity for public use by condemnation, purchase or dedication.
2.1.
The sign must be removed due to that governmental action.
3.2.
The public entity has not paid just compensation for the sign.
4.3.
The standards of the C-2 Zoning District shall apply, except that the sign shall be
permitted to remain the same size and height as the original sign.
5.4.
The standards of the C-2 Zoning District shall apply, except as noted above. No
further variance to the C-2 standards may be granted by either the Board of
Supervisors or the Board of Adjustment.
6.5.
Billboards may not locate in residential zoning districts; however, they may locate
in rural zoning districts.
ARTICLE 1403.3. OFF-SITE ADVERTISING SIGNS (BILLBOARDS) [C-2 AND C-3 ZONING DISTRICTS
ONLY]:
1403.3.1
Billboards shall be permitted uses in the C-2 and C-3 zoning districts subject to the
following conditions:
A. Separation Distance:
1.
Distance from other billboards:
a.
When either an existing or proposed billboard is located three
(3) miles or greater from the boundary of any incorporated
city or town, shall maintain a radial separation distance from
any other billboard of 3,000 feet. Measurement shall be from
the vertical edge of the sign face closest to the sign face of
the structure to which is being measured. Measurement shall
not cross any freeway, except within scenic corridors.
b.
When either an existing or proposed billboard is located fewer
than three (3) miles from the boundary of any incorporated
city or town, shall maintain a radial separation distance from
any other billboard of 1,000 feet. Measurement shall be from
the vertical edge of the sign face closest to the sign face of
the structure to which is being measured. Measurement shall
not cross any freeway, except within scenic corridors.
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B. Setback Requirements: There shall be a 0’ setback from any property line,
except as follows:
1.
No billboard shall be erected within 100 feet of any residential zoning
district boundary or a residential use in a rural zoning district, whether
or not separated by a public right-of-way.
2.
No illuminated billboard shall be erected within 150 feet of a
residential zoning district boundary or a residential use in a rural
zoning district (refer to Chapter 11, Section 1112).
3.
No billboard shall be erected within 500 feet of any park, school or
roadside rest area.
C.
Billboards shall not be audible in any manner.
D.
No billboard shall be erected in or within six-hundred sixty (660) feet of a
Scenic Corridor Overlay Zoning District.
E.
No billboard shall be erected on any property located within any Maricopa
County Scenic Corridor.
F.
Development Standards:
1.
Billboards located greater than 300’ from of an existing freeway
a.
Shall be limited to thirty (30) feet in height inclusive of all
embellishments, lighting, and attachments.
b.
Shall be limited to three-hundred (300) square feet in sign
face area. The maximum square footage may be exceeded
by up to ten percent (10%) by use of embellishments.
2.
Billboards located within 300’ of an existing freeway:
a.
Shall be limited to forty-eight (48) feet above adjacent
grade or elevation of the main travel lanes of a freeway or
subject property (whichever is greater but not to exceed
70’), inclusive of all embellishments and attachments,
excluding additional 3’ for top-mounted lighting fixtures.
b.
Shall be limited to six hundred seventy-two (672) square feet
in sign face area. The maximum square footage of sign area
may be exceeded by up to twenty percent (20%) by use of
embellishments.
G.
A billboard may be double-faced or “V” shaped, provided the “V” shape
is designed so that there is no greater than fifty-four (54) inches between
faces at the apex and the angle between the faces of the sign is no greater
than forty-five (45) degrees.
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Signs
Sign Face
(Square Feet)
Embellishments
Not within 300’ of
a freeway
300
10%
Within 300’ of a
freeway
672
20%
H.
Any modifications to a billboard within the Military Airport and Ancillary
Military Facility Overlay Zoning District shall require a new Use Compatibility
and Consistency Determination (UCCD) pursuant to Section 1010 of this
Ordinance.
I.
All lighting shall adhere to Article 1112.3.2 of the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
J. General provisions applicable to digital billboards:
1.
Digital billboards shall be permitted if:
i. Located fewer than three (3) miles from the boundary of any
incorporated city or town.
ii. Along a freeway as classified by Maricopa County as of (DATE of
Ordinance).
2.
Digital billboards shall include optical down angled LED’s, and
horizontal louvers (as well as vertical louvers if within 500 feet of a
Billboards within 300’ of a Freeway
Sign Face
672 sq. ft.
48 ft.
Billboards not within 300’ of a freeway
Sign Face
300 sq. ft.
30 ft.
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residential zoning district boundary or a residential use in a rural
zoning district) extending past the diode at a minimum of .480” to
minimize light trespass.
3.
Network time shall be made available on all digital sign faces to
federal, state, and local public safety agencies for emergency
messaging. Such messages shall override all copy for one hour and
shall then be displayed for no fewer than eight seconds in every
minute as long as needed.
4.
Such billboard adheres to the provisions of Article 1401.3 of this
Chapter, except that from 11:00 p.m. until sunrise all billboards
illumination shall be extinguished, and all billboards shall be
equipped with an automatic devise to assure compliance. These
illumination requirements shall not be applicable to the display of
any Amber Alert or other governmental emergencies, or for other
emergent situations as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
Further, in the event of an electronic malfunction the sign shall be
shut off until repairs have been made to restore the electronic
messaging system.
5.
Minimal display time shall not change-message more than once
every eight (8) seconds. There shall be no animation, flashing,
blinking or moving lights. In the transition between copy changes,
there shall be no sense of movement from one image to the next.
6.
Dimmers on all digital billboards shall be set in the evening hours
(from sunset to 11:00 p.m.) not to exceed 300 nits.
7.
The digital billboard shall have an automatic turn-off mechanism in
case of malfunction.
8.
All lawfully existing static billboards on [EFFECTIVE DATE] that
become non-conforming due to Ordinance amendment on said
date may not be modified or converted to digital unless brought into
conformance with all requirements of this Ordinance; with the
exception that support columns may be relocated a maximum of
twenty feet (20’) from the existing location.
9.
A legal non-conforming sign that does not meet all requirements of
this Article may be converted to digital with approval of a Special
Use Permit in accordance with Article 1301.1.21 of this Ordinance.
10.
Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall affect the rights of any
property granted a deviation by legislative or quasi-judicial action of
Maricopa County.
Article 1404.3
OFF-SITE ADVERTISING SIGNS (BILLBOARDS) [IND-2 AND IND-3 ZONING
DISTRICTS ONLY]
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1404.3.1
Off-site advertising signs (billboards) shall be a permitted use in the IND-2 and
IND-3 zoning districts subject to all requirements set forth in Article 1403.3.1 of
this Ordinance.
ARTICLE 1403.3.
OFF-SITE SIGNS, BILLBOARDS [C-2 AND C-3 ZONING DISTRICTS ONLY]:
1403.3.1
Off-site signs shall be permitted uses in the C-2 and C-3 zoning districts
provided each such sign shall:
1.
Maintain a distance separation from any other off-site sign of 3,000 feet
of any offsite sign on the same street when either existing or proposed
sign is located three (3) miles or greater from the boundary of any
incorporated city or town.
2.
Maintain a distance separation from any other off-site sign of 1,000 feet
of any offsite sign on the same street when either existing or proposed
signs is located fewer than three (3) miles from the boundary of any
incorporated city or town.
3
Such sign may be illuminated but no flashing, intermittent or moving
illumination shall be employed. Any lighting used shall be in
accordance with the adopted outdoor light control provisions (see
Chapter 11, Section 1112. herein). Any off premise sign within 150 feet
of a rural or residential zone boundary shall be non-illuminated.
4.
Such sign shall not be located within 100 feet of any rural or residential
zoning district boundary, whether or not separated by a public right-
of-way.
5.
Such sign shall not be located within 500 feet of any park, school or
roadside rest area.
6.
Such sign shall not be audible in any manner.
7.
Special Conditions:
a.
On State Route 74 between U. S. 60-89 and Lake Pleasant Road,
no off-site signs shall be permitted within six-hundred sixty (660)
feet of said highway right-of-way.
b.
On U. S. Highway 60-89 from Estrella Freeway to Wickenburg, no
off-site signs shall be permitted within six-hundred sixty (660) feet
of said highway right-of-way.
1403.3.2.
Off-site signs in C-2 and C-3 zoning district are subject to the following
development standards:
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1.
Such sign shall not exceed three-hundred
(300) square feet in area. A sign may utilize
embellishments up to of ten percent (10%) of
the sign area.
2.
Such sign shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in
height.
3.
Such sign may be double-faced or “V” shaped, provided the “V”
shape is designed so that it is no greater than fifty-four (54) inches
between faces at the apex and the angle between the faces of the
sign is no greater than forty-five (45) degrees.
4.
Shall be freestanding.
5.
Shall maintain the same property line setbacks required by the
underlying zoning district.
ARTICLE 1404.3.
OFF-SITE SIGNS, BILLBOARDS [IND-2 AND IND-3 ZONING DISTRICTS ONLY]:
1404.3.1.
Off-site signs shall be permitted uses in the IND-2 and IND-3 zoning districts and
provided each such sign shall:
1.
Maintain a distance separation from any other off-site sign of 3,000 feet
of any offsite sign on the same street when either existing or proposed
sign is located three (3) miles or greater from the boundary of any
incorporated city or town.
2.
Maintain a distance separation from any other off-site sign of 1,000 feet
of any offsite sign on the same street when either existing or proposed
signs is located fewer than three (3) miles from the boundary of any
incorporated city or town.
3.
Such sign may be illuminated but no flashing, intermittent or moving
illumination shall be employed. Any lighting used shall be in
accordance with the adopted outdoor light control provisions (see
Chapter 11, Section 1112. herein).). Any off premise sign within 150 feet
of a rural or residential zone boundary shall be non-illuminated.
4.
Such sign shall not be located within 100 feet of any rural or residential
zoning district boundary, whether or not separated by a public right-
of-way.
5.
Such sign shall not be located within 500 feet of any park, school or
roadside rest area.
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6.
Such sign shall not be audible in any manner.
7.
Special Conditions:
a.
On State Route 74 between U. S. 60-89 and Lake Pleasant Road,
no off-site signs shall be permitted within six-hundred sixty (660)
feet of said highway right-of-way.
b.
On U. S. Highway 60-89 from Estrella Freeway to Wickenburg, no
off-site signs shall be permitted within six-hundred sixty (660) feet
of said highway right-of-way.
1404.3.2.
Off-site signs in IND-2 and IND-3 zoning district are subject to the following
development standards:
1.
Such sign shall not exceed three-hundred
(300) square feet in area. A sign may utilize
embellishments up to of ten percent (10%)
of the sign area.
2.
Such sign shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in
height.
3.
Such sign may be double-faced or “V” shaped, provided the “V”
shape is designed so that it is no greater than fifty-four (54)
inches between faces at the apex and the angle between the faces
of the sign is no greater than forty-five (45) degrees.
4.
Such sign shall be freestanding.
5.
Shall maintain the same property line setbacks as required by the
underlying zoning district.
Public Participation:
2.
TA2018001 was first submitted on March 27, 2018 and has been through several language
changes, stakeholder workshops, and ZIPPOR meetings to discuss these proposed
changes from years 2018-2019. The text amendment was then continued indefinitely at
the July 25, 2019 Commission hearing to allow for the applicant to work with industry
stakeholders and the public as there was 155 documents of opposition received at the
time including documentation from City of Phoenix, City of Glendale, City of Surprise,
and the Town of Gilbert. The Town of Cave Creek Council members sent subsequent
opposition as well.
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3.
Subsequent stakeholder meetings were held on March 24, 2021 and May 21, 2021 to
discuss the proposed changes to the language. A subsequent ZIPPOR meeting was held
on June 17, 2021. There were 11 individuals that spoke with concerns/opposition to the
requested text changes at this ZIPPOR meeting. Staff has received an additional
documents of opposition (some duplicate material and multiple documents from
individuals) bringing the total opposition and comment documents to approximately 470.
It should be noted that much of the opposition received are from within zip codes that
do not contain unincorporated County jurisdiction, such as central Phoenix and
Scottsdale, as well as other areas outside of the County (Tucson, Payson, etc.). It is
understood the general public has voice in this process regardless of residency. Staff has
also received 19 support documents.
4.
Staff has received letters of opposition (all prior to the latest resubmittal) from the City of
Phoenix, City of Glendale, City of Surprise, and the Town of Gilbert (attached). Phoenix
has concerns of a billboard with a maximum height of 80’ and suggested a change to
70’. The City of Phoenix allows a maximum height of 70’. The City of Glendale has
concerns there is no public hearing process. The City of Surprise requested additional
setbacks from rural and residential zoning districts; maintaining a 3,000’ separation
regardless if site is within 3 miles of an incorporated city or town; and concerns with pole
covers advertising nearest cities or towns. The Town of Gilbert addresses multiple
objections due to billboards being prohibited within the Town of Gilbert and concerns
with various county island within Gilbert’s Planning Area. Lastly, council members from
the Town of Cave Creek included their opposition documents as well after the latest
ZIPPOR meeting.
5.
General comments/concerns from the industry and other stakeholders over the course
of this text amendment include the following:
Linear versus radius separation.
Legal non-conforming status with regards to an approved Commercial Unit Plan of
Development (CUPD), Industrial Unit Plan of Development (IUPD), and Variances that
altered development standards for a billboard.
Allowance for maintenance and repairs.
Digital billboard allowance and the public process to allow these types of offsite signs.
Increase in size/height of signage based on distance from highway and decrease in
property line setbacks as well as allowing digital billboards a certain distance from
residential and roads.
Safety concerns with digital billboards regarding traffic and nearby residential
zoning/development.
Dark sky preservation issues with digital and illuminated billboards causing light
pollution – affecting astrological research facilities and purposes, wildlife, residential
properties etc.
Removal of a public benefit for removing billboards as a condition of approval for
digital.
Scenic Corridors (especially Carefree Hwy) concerns.
In addition, industry stakeholders have concerns with applicant driven text
amendments as opposed to staff driven text amendments.
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6.
The latest version of proposed text language was distributed via EROP on August 20, 2021
with notification for this hearing.
Staff Analysis:
7.
Major components of the proposed text amendment include:
Measuring the required minimum separation between billboards as a radius around
an existing billboard rather than a linear separation between billboard along the
same street. The current linear separation requires determination of a street
orientation. The proposed radial separation removes the need for determination of
street orientation and thus mitigates the potential ambiguity and interpretational drift
regarding determination of street orientation.
Permitting billboards within urban areas (defined as within three miles of a city limit)
and along existing freeways to be larger and taller, 672 sf and 70’ respectively.
Billboards not proximate to a freeway would remain limited to a 300 sf face area and
30’ height.
Permitting digital billboards only along and along existing freeways within urban
areas.
Permit billboards at a 0’ setback. A minimum separation would still be required from
residential zoning districts, residential uses in Rural zoning districts, parks, schools, or
roadside rest areas.
Defining “Scenic Corridor” including both those that are regulatory Overlay Zoning
Districts and those that are Area Plan Policy Guidelines (that are currently non-
regulatory, i.e. Carefree Hwy), and prohibiting digital billboards within scenic corridors.
Require existing bottom-mounted billboard lighting to transition to top-down
illumination and fully shielded for any existing altered billboards. All new billboard
lighting shall be top-down, full shielded.
Sets a maximum NIT level for digital billboards at 300 nits. Requires digital billboards to
include horizontal louvres to prevent illumination upward and vertical louvres to
prevent illumination toward proximate residential.
A number of billboards will become Legal Non-Conforming (LNC or “grandfathered”)
with adoption of the new standards, particularly the change from a linear to radial
separation. LNC billboards will not be permitted to be changed, structurally altered,
or modified to digital unless it is brought into conformance with the new ordinance
standards. However, there will be option for an LNC billboard to be modified to digital
with legislative approval of a Special Use Permit which will require public notice for
public hearings before the Commission and Board.
8.
The Applicant has addressed every issue and concern raised by staff to date. Staff is
supportive of TA2018001.
9.
Staff has reviewed all opposition received as of the writing of this report and notes the
majority of opposition expressed into the following large umbrella categories by rank:
Lighting / nighttime skies;
Views;
Driving safety;
General opposition to billboards or reason for opposition not specified;
Lack of public hearing;
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Large height and dimensions;
Property values; and
Energy use of digital billboards.
Staff believes much of the concern has been addressed with the current, proposed
language. Lighting and protection of nighttime skies for astronomical observation is
addressed by the amortization of bottom-mounted upward lighting, and by requiring
louvres on digital billboards and for their illumination to be to be shut off during late night
hours. Views are addressed by prohibiting billboards along identified scenic corridors.
Energy use of digital billboards has not been addressed other than a maximum nit level,
louvres to focus illumination and the illumination shall be shut off during late night hours.
Regarding the issues of driving safety, general opposition, public hearing and property
values – staff notes that billboards are already a permitted use in Commercial and
Industrial zoning districts. The question with this text amendment is simply should digital
billboards be permitted, and also should larger and taller billboards be permitted along
freeways. Staff notes that CUPD/IUPD variations have regularly been approved by the
Commission/Board and Variances approved by the Board of Adjustment to permit larger
and taller billboards along freeways.
Maricopa County Scenic Corridor Map
Per Department Directive DD-15-10: “The Department has historically viewed only the
deviated standards as part of the UPD approval by the Board of Supervisors (BOS). This
means that unless a development standard was specifically varied with BOS approval of
the UPD it is considered to have been amended with any subsequent zoning ordinance
text amendment related to that development standard.” Meaning, any CUPD or IUPD
standards that have been deviated would still be valid as they were approved by the
Board. Any standard that was not deviated, the new standards shall apply. To clarify this
the applicant added language under Article 1403.3.1.K.2.
This proposed text amendment does not address the fact that there are state standards
for lighting and digital billboards would be subject to these standards per ARS § 28-7902
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and related portions under Title 28, Chapter 23, Article 1. The Applicant has also
submitted a map (see below) from darksky.org to staff showing Arizona locations of
facilities with major investments in professional astronomy equipment in relation to
Electronic Message Centers (EMC), which is interchangeable language with digital or
electronic billboards. These observatories are mostly concentrated near Flagstaff and
around the Tucson area with identified International Dark Sky places around the same
areas as well. Maricopa County (at least a large portion) is within the state statute EMC
allowance area according to the map.
IDA Dark Sky Map of Arizona Related to EMC’s
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10.
Several industry comments expressed concerns that the proposed text amendment
changes would give the Applicant an unfair advantage with the potential to convert
existing billboards to digital. Staff does not track applications by applicant or necessarily
by land use, but rather by type of case, and does not have the ability to assess this claim.
Arguably, the proposed changes would be applicable to the entire industry and would
benefit all industry stakeholders while protecting rural/residential zoning districts,
nighttime skies and scenic corridors that were previously expressed concerns. A few
members of the industry raised concerns that the proposed standards would set off a
race to who can be first to permit a digital billboard; however, this is presently the case
for all billboards with regard to separation requirements.
11.
Staff finds merit in most of the changes that are proposed in the text amendment,
particularly:
Increasing the maximum size and height of billboards proximate to a freeway;
Implementing a radius separation standard between billboards instead of the current
linear separation;
Prohibiting billboards in and limiting them around Scenic Corridors;
Amortization of bottom-mounted billboard;
Permitting digital billboards with louvre technology; and
Requiring any LNC billboard to be brought into conformance with the new standards
or obtain an SUP in order to modify the sign including conversion to digital.
12.
Although the applicant has revised the proposed text amendment to address previous
staff concerns, staff has additional comments:
Proposed Section 201 definition of “Freeway (regarding off-site advertising
(billboards))”: Staff mentions that the last sentence “Billboards are a prohibited use on
future freeways within the County”, should be considered to include “any other
freeway now existing or to be constructed within the County.” Otherwise, the
language is quite nebulous for future interpretation, also this is a regulation that
shouldn’t be included within definitions but possibly placed elsewhere within Chapter
14.
Proposed Section 201 definition of “Sign, off-site advertising (billboards) – digital”:
Change “utilizes” to “utilizing” in first sentence.
Proposed Article 1112.7.1.1.21: Change language to “Any lawfully existing bottom
mounted upward lighting is permitted to remain. However, any alteration to said
billboard will require the lighting to be removed and replaced with downward lighting
in conformance with Article 1112.3.2. All new billboards are required to be in
conformance with Article 1112.3.2.”. This would allow continued use of existing lighting
for signs that meet legal non-conforming standards but would require downward
lighting for any new or altered signs at the time of permitting.
Proposed Article 1301.1.21.2.3: Add “to be relocated” at end of sentence.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.C: Add “have features that emit sound or” before “be
audible in any manner.”
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.F.2.a: Add “immediately adjacent to sign” after “main travel
lanes of a freeway”.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.G: Under the table for sign face and embellishments, add
asterisks for each of the sign face standards (300 sf and 672 sf) to include a footnote
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that states “this maximum square footage applies separately to each side of a
double-faced sign”.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.J.1.ii: This should state “Digital billboards shall be permitted
if along AND WITHIN 300’ OF AN EXISTING freeway…” (Emphasis added). This change
is consistent with language in other articles of the text amendment and is also more
precise, removing interpretational drift with determination as to what location is along
a freeway.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.J.4: Replace the first word “Such” with “Digital”.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.J.5: Remove the first word “Minimal”.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.J.9: Add “modified or” before the word “converted” to be
consistent with language from Article 1301.1.21.1.2. Also, remove from sub-section “J”
and make a new sub-section “K” under same article, this is to remove from digital sub-
section J as this doesn’t just apply to digital billboards.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.J.10: “Add the word “existing” before the word “rights”. Also,
remove from sub-section “J” and make new sub-section “L” under same article as this
applies to not just digital billboards.
Recommendation:
13.
For the reasons outlined in this report, staff recommends approval of TA2018001 with
revisions for consideration as detailed within paragraph 12 of this staff report.
Prepared by:
Ray Banker, Senior Planner
Reviewed by:
Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor and Darren V. Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager
Attachments:
6/17/2021 ZIPPOR Staff Report (11 pages)
Opposition/Support/Comments received as of 8/31/2021(1,271 pages)
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
TA2018001 – Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Meeting Date:
June 17, 2021 (ZIPPOR)
Supervisor District:
All
Applicant:
Becker Boards Small, LLC / Joseph White
Requests:
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). TA2018001
proposes additional usage, allowance for digital billboards currently
prohibited.
Support/Opposition:
159 documents of opposition/suggested changes to the proposed
text, includes both citizen and industry comments, to date. There
were 155 of these documents at the time of the last P&Z hearing on
July 25, 2019 and 4 documents received since the latest submittal by
the applicant.
Recommendation:
N/A – Application is applicant driven, ZIPPOR meeting is for
discussion purposes only. Staff will provide a recommendation with
the staff report for the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing.
Proposed Text Amendment:
This item is being processed through the County’s Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program
(EROP). Changes to the text based on the most recent submittal by the applicant are highlighted
in green, previous proposed changes to text that are still included as part of this request are
highlighted in yellow with existing MCZO text struck-through. The proposed verbatim language:
Section 201 – DEFINITIONS
FREEWAY (REGARDING OFF-SITE ADVERTISING (BILLBOARDS)):
For the purpose of the location of Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards) only, Interstate 17 (I-17)
south of Carefree Highway, I-10, Arizona State Route (SR) Loop 101, SR Loop 202, SR Loop 303,
and U.S. Highway 60 (U.S. 60 – Superstition Freeway), and their connections, and on and off
ramps.
SCENIC CORRIDOR:
For the purpose of the location of Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards), scenic corridor shall refer
to the Scenic Corridor Overlay Zoning Districts (as said forth in Chapter 10) and scenic corridor
district policy guidelines (Carefree Highway, Castle Highway, McMickem Dam, Olive Avenue, El
Rio, I-17 North of Carefree Highway).
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SIGN (BILLBOARD), EMBELLISHMENT:
Letters, figures, characters, or representations in cutouts, irregular forms, or similar ornamentation
attached to or superimposed upon a billboard to provide a three-dimensional effect.
SIGN, OFF-SITE ADVERTISING (BILLBOARDS):
A freestanding sign portraying information which directs attention to an idea, issue, point of
view, candidate, entity, business, commodity, service, entertainment, product or attraction sold,
offered, or existing elsewhere than upon the property where the sign is located. Billboards as
used in this this Ordinance without a modifying word shall mean both static and digital.
SIGN, OFF-SITE ADVERTISING (BILLBOARDS) – DIGITAL:
A billboard, utilizes digital message technology capable of changing the message or copy on
the sign electronically, such that, the alphabetic, pictographic, or symbolic informational
content can be changed or altered electronically on a fixed display surface composed of
electronically illuminated or electronically actuated or motivated elements. This includes
billboards with displays that have been preprogrammed to display only certain types of
information (i.e., time, date, temperature) and billboards whose informational content can be
changed or altered by means of computer-driven electronic impulses.
SIGN, OFF-SITE ADVERTISING (BILLBOARDS) – Static:
A billboard with a fixed message that changes no more than once in a 24-hour period.
ARTICLE 1403.3. OFF-SITE ADVERTISING SIGNS (BILLBOARDS) [C-2 AND C-3 ZONING DISTRICTS
ONLY]:
1403.3.1
Billboards shall be permitted uses in the C-2 and C-3 zoning districts subject to the
following conditions:
A. Separation Distance:
1.
Distance from other billboards:
a.
When either an existing or proposed billboard is located three
(3) miles or greater from the boundary of any incorporated
city or town, shall maintain a radial separation distance from
any other billboard of 3,000 feet. Measurement shall be from
the vertical edge of the sign face closest to the sign face of
the structure to which is being measured. Measurement shall
not cross any freeway, except within scenic corridors.
b.
When either an existing or proposed billboard is located fewer
than three (3) miles from the boundary of any incorporated
city or town, shall maintain a radial separation distance from
any other billboard of 1,000 feet. Measurement shall be from
the vertical edge of the sign face closest to the sign face of
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the structure to which is being measured. Measurement shall
not cross any freeway, except within scenic corridors.
2.
Static billboard conversion to digital billboard:
Any non-conforming existing freeway billboard that is
converted to digital must maintain a distance not fewer than
500 feet from other freeway digital billboards
B. Setback Requirements: There shall be a 0’ setback from any property line,
except as follows:
1.
No billboard shall be erected within 100 feet of any residential zoning
district boundary or a residential use in a rural zoning district, whether
or not separated by a public right-of-way.
2.
No illuminated billboard shall be erected within 150 feet of a
residential zoning district boundary or a residential use in a rural
zoning district ( refer to Chapter 11, Section 1112).
3.
No billboard shall be erected within 500 feet of any park, school or
roadside rest area.
C.
Billboards shall not be audible in any manner.
D.
No billboard shall be erected in or within six-hundred sixty (660) feet of a
Scenic Corridor Overlay Zoning District.
E.
No digital billboard shall be erected on any property located within any
Maricopa County Scenic Corridor.
F.
Development Standards:
1.
Billboards located greater than 300’ from of an existing freeway
a.
Shall be limited to thirty (30) feet in height inclusive of all
embellishments, lighting, and attachments.
b.
Shall be limited to three-hundred (300) square feet in sign
face area. The maximum square footage may be exceeded
by up to ten percent (10%) by use of embellishments.
2.
Billboards located within 300’ of an existing freeway:
a.
Shall be limited to forty-eight (48) feet above adjacent
grade or elevation of the main travel lanes of a freeway or
subject property (whichever is greater but not to exceed 80),
inclusive of all embellishments, lighting, and attachments.
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b.
Shall be limited to six hundred seventy-two (672) square feet
in sign face area. The maximum square footage of sign area
may be exceeded by up to twenty percent (20%) by use of
embellishments.
G.
A billboard may be double-faced or “V” shaped, provided the “V” shape
is designed so that there is no greater than fifty-four (54) inches between
faces at the apex and the angle between the faces of the sign is no greater
than forty-five (45) degrees.
Sign Face
(Square Feet)
Embellishments
Signs
300
10%
Signs within
300’ of a
freeway
672
20%
H.
Any modifications to a billboard within the Military Airport and Ancillary
Military Facility Overlay Zoning District shall require a new Use Compatibility
and Consistency Determination (UCCD) pursuant to Section 1010 of this
Ordinance.
I.
All lighting shall adhere to Article 1112.3.2 of the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
J.
Digital billboards shall be permitted if:
1.
Located fewer than three (3) miles from the boundary of any
incorporated city or town.
Billboards within 300’ of a Freeway
Sign Face
672 sq. ft.
48 ft.
Billboards not within 300’ of a freeway
Sign Face
300 sq. ft.
30 ft.
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2.
Billboards not within 300’ of a freeway and (i) not within 450’ of a rural
or residential zoning district boundary, and (ii) not more than 30’ in
height, and (iii) not more than 300 sq. ft. in face area.
3.
Network time shall be made available on all digital sign faces to
federal, state, and local public safety agencies for emergency
messaging. Such messages shall override all copy for one hour, and
shall then be displayed for no fewer than eight seconds in every
minute as long as needed.
4.
Such billboard adheres to the provisions of Article 1401.3 of this
Chapter, except that from 11:00 p.m. until sunrise all billboards
illumination shall be extinguished and all billboards shall be equipped
with an automatic devise to assure compliance. These illumination
requirements shall not be applicable to the display of any Amber
Alert or other governmental emergencies, or for other emergent
situations as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Further, in the
event of an electronic malfunction the sign shall be shut off until
repairs have been made to restore the electronic messaging system.
5.
Minimal display time shall not change-message more than once
every eight (8) seconds.
K.
General provisions applicable to digital billboards:
1.
All lawfully existing static billboards on [EFFECTIVE DATE] that become
non-conforming due to any changes to this Ordinance made on
[EFFECTIVE DATE] may be converted to digital billboards and all
support columns may be relocated a maximum of 20’ from the
existing location; provided that the converted billboard meets all
requirements of this Article.
2.
Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall affect the rights of any
property granted a deviation by legislative or quasi-judicial action of
Maricopa County.
3.
Any new digital billboard (including conversions of existing static
billboards to digital) shall be permitted as a Conditional Use per
Section 1303, and subject to the following:
a.
All digital billboard conditional use permits shall be reviewed
by staff and forwarded with a recommendation to the Board
of Supervisors for approval upon the finding:
i.
The digital billboard will likely not cause a significant
downgrade of property values on properties within 500
feet from the billboard structure.
ii.
The digital billboard must include a decorative pole
cover as approved by Staff.
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iii.
Dimmers on all digital billboards shall be set in the
evening hours (from sunset to 11:00 p.m.) not to
exceed 300 nits.
iv.
The digital sign copy image shall be static with no
animation and with no flashing, blinking, or moving
lights.
v.
In the transition between copy changes, there shall be
no sense of movement from one image to the next.
vi.
The digital billboard shall have an automatic turn-off
mechanism in case of malfunction.
vii.
Upon
a
determination
that
an
application
is
determined to be complete, the applicant will be
notified that a recommendation on the request will be
made by Staff within thirty (30) calendar days and
forwarded to the Board of Supervisors.
viii.
Fifteen calendar days prior to the Board of Supervisors
hearing, the County shall mail notice to all affected
properties within 150 feet of the subject property. If the
property is within a municipal plan, the County shall
also mail notice to that municipality.
ix.
Upon determination by the Board of Supervisors, an
appeal may be filed within fifteen (15) calendar days
to
the
Board
of
Adjustment
challenging
the
interpretation by the Planning Director. We need to
work on this one.
Article 1404.3
OFF-SITE ADVERTISING SIGNS (BILLBOARDS) [IND-2 AND IND-3 ZONING
DISTRICTS ONLY]
1404.3.1
Off-site advertising signs (billboards) shall be a permitted use in the IND-2 and
IND-3 zoning districts subject to all requirements set forth in Article 1403.3.1 of
this Ordinance.
ARTICLE 1403.3.
OFF-SITE SIGNS, BILLBOARDS [C-2 AND C-3 ZONING DISTRICTS ONLY]:
1403.3.1
Off-site signs shall be permitted uses in the C-2 and C-3 zoning districts
provided each such sign shall:
1.
Maintain a distance separation from any other off-site sign of 3,000 feet
of any offsite sign on the same street when either existing or proposed
sign is located three (3) miles or greater from the boundary of any
incorporated city or town.
2.
Maintain a distance separation from any other off-site sign of 1,000 feet
of any offsite sign on the same street when either existing or proposed
signs is located fewer than three (3) miles from the boundary of any
incorporated city or town.
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3
Such sign may be illuminated but no flashing, intermittent or moving
illumination shall be employed. Any lighting used shall be in
accordance with the adopted outdoor light control provisions (see
Chapter 11, Section 1112. herein). Any off premise sign within 150 feet
of a rural or residential zone boundary shall be non-illuminated.
4.
Such sign shall not be located within 100 feet of any rural or residential
zoning district boundary, whether or not separated by a public right-
of-way.
5.
Such sign shall not be located within 500 feet of any park, school or
roadside rest area.
6.
Such sign shall not be audible in any manner.
7.
Special Conditions:
a.
On State Route 74 between U. S. 60-89 and Lake Pleasant Road,
no off-site signs shall be permitted within six-hundred sixty (660)
feet of said highway right-of-way.
b.
On U. S. Highway 60-89 from Estrella Freeway to Wickenburg, no
off-site signs shall be permitted within six-hundred sixty (660)
feet of said highway right-of-way.
1403.3.2.
Off-site signs in C-2 and C-3 zoning district are subject to the following
development standards:
1.
Such sign shall not exceed three-hundred
(300) square feet in area. A sign may utilize
embellishments up to of ten percent (10%) of
the sign area.
2.
Such sign shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in
height.
3.
Such sign may be double-faced or “V” shaped, provided the “V”
shape is designed so that it is no greater than fifty-four (54) inches
between faces at the apex and the angle between the faces of the
sign is no greater than forty-five (45) degrees.
4.
Shall be freestanding.
5.
Shall maintain the same property line setbacks required by the
underlying zoning district.
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ARTICLE 1404.3.
OFF-SITE SIGNS, BILLBOARDS [IND-2 AND IND-3 ZONING DISTRICTS ONLY]:
1404.3.1.
Off-site signs shall be permitted uses in the IND-2 and IND-3 zoning districts and
provided each such sign shall:
1.
Maintain a distance separation from any other off-site sign of 3,000 feet
of any offsite sign on the same street when either existing or proposed
sign is located three (3) miles or greater from the boundary of any
incorporated city or town.
2.
Maintain a distance separation from any other off-site sign of 1,000 feet
of any offsite sign on the same street when either existing or proposed
signs is located fewer than three (3) miles from the boundary of any
incorporated city or town.
3.
Such sign may be illuminated but no flashing, intermittent or moving
illumination shall be employed. Any lighting used shall be in
accordance with the adopted outdoor light control provisions (see
Chapter 11, Section 1112. herein).). Any off premise sign within 150 feet
of a rural or residential zone boundary shall be non-illuminated.
4.
Such sign shall not be located within 100 feet of any rural or residential
zoning district boundary, whether or not separated by a public right-
of-way.
5.
Such sign shall not be located within 500 feet of any park, school or
roadside rest area.
6.
Such sign shall not be audible in any manner.
7.
Special Conditions:
a.
On State Route 74 between U. S. 60-89 and Lake Pleasant Road,
no off-site signs shall be permitted within six-hundred sixty (660)
feet of said highway right-of-way.
b.
On U. S. Highway 60-89 from Estrella Freeway to Wickenburg, no
off-site signs shall be permitted within six-hundred sixty (660)
feet of said highway right-of-way.
1404.3.2.
Off-site signs in IND-2 and IND-3 zoning district are subject to the following
development standards:
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1.
Such sign shall not exceed three-hundred
(300) square feet in area. A sign may utilize
embellishments up to of ten percent (10%)
of the sign area.
2.
Such sign shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in
height.
3.
Such sign may be double-faced or “V” shaped, provided the “V”
shape is designed so that it is no greater than fifty-four (54)
inches between faces at the apex and the angle between the faces
of the sign is no greater than forty-five (45) degrees.
4.
Such sign shall be freestanding.
5.
Shall maintain the same property line setbacks as required by the
underlying zoning district.
Discussion:
1.
As part of the EROP process a recent stakeholder meeting was held on May 21, 2021
based on the most recent resubmittal by the applicant. There were four individuals who
spoke with general concerns of billboard conversions to digital including brightness,
distance to residential areas, proximity to schools and parks, and driver safety issues.
There were also comments on separation and setback requirements between these
protected uses and new billboards as well as the public notification process.
2.
TA2018001 was previously continued indefinitely at the July 25, 2019 P&Z hearing to allow
for the applicant to work with industry stakeholders and the public. There were three other
stakeholder workshops prior to this P&Z hearing. To date staff has received 158
letters/correspondence of opposition and/or suggested edits to the proposed text
amendment language (including citizen and industry stakeholders, attached). Only two
of these documents were received after the most recent submittal by the applicant.
3.
Major changes the proposed text amendment would allow for includes:
A radius separation instead of the current linear separation based on street
orientation. This is intended to remove ambiguity and interpretational drift with
regard to determination of street orientation.
Change in setback requirements of the underlying zoning district to 0’ (restrictions
would still be applicable if adjacent to residential zoning districts, residential use in
a rural zoning district, or park, school, or roadside rest area).
The applicant has also added language under 1403.3.1.H regarding the Military
Airport and Ancillary Military Facility Overlay Zoning District.
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Definition of Scenic Corridor to also include area plan policy guidelines that are
currently not regulatory (i.e. Carefree Hwy), and prohibiting digital billboards within
scenic corridors.
Addition of digital billboards within Maricopa County’s jurisdiction with inclusion of
a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process. The current MCZO does not allow for
digital billboards.
4.
The majority of Industry comments to date address some the following:
Linear versus radius separation.
Legal non-conforming with regards to approved Commercial Unit Plan of
Development (CUPD), Industrial Unit Plan of Development (IUPD), and Variances
that altered development standards for a billboard.
Allowance for maintenance and repairs.
Increase in separation of digital billboards versus illuminated static billboards.
Removal of a public benefit for removing billboards as a condition of approval for
digital.
No requirement for public hearing process for billboards.
Because this is an applicant request it is their right to consider or not consider the
suggested changes. However, staff does note the following general concerns/comments
as items for discussion based on the latest submittal by the applicant:
There are some grammatical errors that need to be fixed.
The definition of a digital billboard to be consistent with other jurisdictions.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.A.2. – separation (500’) for non-conforming freeway
billboards converting to digital billboards from other digital billboards is not clear if
radial.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.D – concerns with including the “Scenic Corridor Overlay
District” which would only include the two regulatory scenic corridors (Wickenburg
Scenic Corridor & Hwy 74 Scenic Corridor).
Consider moving proposed Article 1403.3.1.E to 1403.3.1.K with other general
provisions regarding digital billboard regulations.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.J – The language appears to propose digital billboards
along arterials than along freeways. Remaining language to be considered to
move under Article 1403.3.1.K with other general provisions regarding digital
billboards.
Proposed Article 1403.3.1.K – The language is confusing; staff notes that legal non-
conforming billboards converting to digital should at least require legislative
approval through a Special Use Permit (SUP) process.
Next Steps:
5.
The tentative Commission hearing for recommendation to the BOS is scheduled for July
22, 2021. Staff will make a recommendation once all of the comments/participation are
received and analyzed.
Prepared by:
Ray Banker, Senior Planner
Reviewed by:
Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor and Darren V. Gerard, AICP, Deputy Director
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Attachments:
Comments/additional documents received to date (464 pages) – The referenced attachments are not included
with this report but have been uploaded to the Department website and can be provided upon request.
August 22, 2021
Re: Proposed Digital Billboard Text Amendment - Maricopa County (the “County”)
We’ve been working for several years on a text amendment to the County’s billboard ordinance. In connection with that,
you and others recently sent in a letter of opposition. As part of our normal course of business, we obtain copies of those
letters so that we can better understand the concerns of the community and attempt to address them. Unfortunately, most of
the opposition letters either referenced incorrect facts or were written prior to changes that we made to the proposed
ordinance where we addressed the applicable concerns. Thus, I’m writing this letter to you and the others to clarify things
and hopefully alleviate your concerns. Indeed, we need to earn your support!
The opposition letters generally fell within the following categories: 1) Proliferation of digital billboards, 2) Inappropriate
locations for digital billboards, 3) Dark Skies/light emissions, 4) Driver Safety/distraction, and 5) Process for digital
billboard conversion.
Proliferation of Digital Billboards:
I don’t know of a single new billboard that the proposed ordinance would allow – not even one! In fact, this proposed
ordinance is more restrictive than the current one in the following ways: (i) it will prohibit all billboards (digital & static)
within 660’ of any scenic corridor, including north of the Carefree Hwy on I-17, and (ii) the ordinance change would
disallow the current practice allowing two arterial street billboards near each other on intersecting arterial streets.
Furthermore, our proposed ordinance will prohibit digital billboards on arterial streets – the only possibility of digital
billboards would be on freeways.
Although at first blush a digital billboard ordinance change in Maricopa sounds like a massive change, it really isn’t. It’s
important to keep in mind that this ordinance has nothing to do with billboards within incorporated cities of towns which
have their own rules governing digital billboards. Coincidentally, many of such cities have already upgraded their billboard
ordinances to allow them – such as Phoenix, Tempe, Guadalupe, Tolleson, Goodyear, Buckeye, and Chandler (allowed on
some arterial street locations). Rather, it only applies to county islands and other properties in the County which haven’t
been annexed into a city of town. This vastly limits its applicability.
Inappropriate Locations For Digital Billboards:
As a practical matter, the ordinance will only allow digital conversions of existing County freeway externally illuminated
static billboards in unincorporated cities or towns. We estimate that there are only 40-50 of such; none of which are north
of Northern Parkway/Northern alignments, and none are between the north/south alignment of the Ed Pastor Loop 202 the
north/south alignment of I-10 (i.e., none are in the central Phoenix area) other than a handful of existing illuminated freeway
locations on I-10 and the Ed Pastor Loop 202.
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Several of the opposition letters mentioned that they don’t want Phoenix to look like Vegas. It won’t. The famous Las Vegas
strip is on an arterial street. As mentioned above, this ordinance would not only ban arterial street digital conversions, but
it would also ban all new billboards (digital or static) within 660’ of scenic corridors including the area north of the Carefree
Highway on I-17.
Dark Skies/Light Emissions
In addition to the inapplicability of the ordinance to anything north of the Carefree Highway, all of the protections for the
observatories and rural areas that the State put in place when it approved its digital ordinance would remain fully intact as
explicitly stated in the proposed ordinance. Unlike the current ordinance which allows the externally illuminated static
billboards to remain on all night, the digital billboard ordinance will require that they be turned off by 11:00 pm each night
and remain off until sunrise. In addition to a reduction in the amount of time the lights can stay on, the proposed digital
ordinance will reduce the amount of light spillage.
Moreover, for the first time required anywhere in Arizona, the County’s code would require that each digital billboard
incorporate this new louver technology. The louvers dramatically reduce the amount of light spillage. I’ve seen this
technology in place myself and have been so shocked and pleased to see that they essentially limit the visibility of the
billboard except to oncoming traffic. Please look at these links to get a better idea on how great this new digital technology
is in this regard:
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https://vimeo.com/444979892
•
https://vimeo.com/397221378
•
https://vimeo.com/414877885
Finally, on this point, consider the recent massive expansion in gambling that the State of Arizona just approved. We are
not criticizing the decision but rather making the observation because any one of those new facilities will far more
significantly impact dark skies as will the multitude of allowed on premises signs than what is being discussed in this update
to you.
Driver Safety/Distraction
This myth has been completely debunked. The federal government studied this issue exhaustively and issued a formal
opinion before adopting language to allow digital billboards on its freeways. The proposed ordinance will prohibit any live
animation and each ad will have to hold in place for at least 8 seconds. As such and as determined by the federal government
and countless jurisdictions throught the country, the driver safety/distraction “issue” is a non-issue. Furthermore, we know
of no case in any jurisdiction where it was determined that a freeway digital billboard with such restrictions was the
proximate cause for an accident.
August 22, 2021
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Process for Digital Billboard Conversion
Several of the letters were concerned that if the digital billboard ordinance were to pass, that there would be little to no way
to prohibit the conversion of a billboard to digital. In fact, many of the County’s freeway county island billboards are legal
nonconforming billboards. As such, will need to go through the County’s normal Special Use
Permit approval process before being allowed. It’s basically the same extensive comment and review process as required
for a rezoning. In addition to notice and opportunities to be heard, no conversion would be allowed until voted on by the
Planning & Zoning Commission and approval by the Board of Supervisors.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to better understand the facts. I know that some of you are adamantly opposed to
billboards in general and/or digital billboards. While I value your opinion, I respectively disagree. Billboards, and
particularly digital billboards, not only provide public service benefits, but they also give local and national companies a
cost affordable way to increase revenues.
Digital billboards are used to post time sensitive information for the FBI, local law enforcement, Amber Alerts and Silver
Alerts. As a locally founded and based company, whenever called upon to do so, we post such ads. Additionally, as a
locally founded and based local company, we give substantial discounts to local companies. Locals represent about half our
advertisers. Keep in mind that even sales to national companies help our local economy. Consider an ad for someone like
McDonald’s. Although it may be a national ad, success of the local store helps maintain full employment locally and that,
in turn, augments local spending. Also, digital billboards are much more affordable than static billboards. Digital billboards
typically rotate among 8 different advertisers, each paying substantially less than what an advertiser would pay for the same
location if it were kept as a static billboard. Thus, many small businesses and charities can access our boards for help but
cannot do so cost effectively on more expensive static ones.
I hope that I’ve addressed your concerns. If not or if you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Respectfully,
Mark D. Becker
602-740-9145 (cell)
MBecker@BeckerBoards.com
Cc: Joseph N. White
William Lally, Esq.
Jacob Zonn
Ray Banker
Darren V. Gerard
CW Construction, LLC
11 South Roosevelt Avenue
Chandler, Arizona 85226
Tel: (602) 722-6906
Date: August 24, 2021
Maricopa County
Planning & Zoning Commission Members
301 W Jefferson St
Phoenix, Ariazona 85003
Re: Case TA2018001 – Off-Site Advertising Signs
Dear Commission Members,
Digital billboards have become essential to our advertising and marketing efforts. Being
a local Arizona business, digital billboards allow us to advertise at a much lower cost and
at more sites around the Valley. Our company, CW Construction, has worked with
Becker Boards for over 5 years and have been proud to place digital billboard
advertising with Becker. The awareness and response from this media format will allow
us to continue using digital billboards for our marketing efforts.
It is our understanding that Becker Boards has applied for an amendment to the
Maricopa County code to allow Digital Billboards. We are in support of this amendment
since it will allow us to advertise to areas that we cannot currently reach and continue at
a cost that local businesses can afford. This amendment is essential to the marketing of
local businesses such as us and will only improve the overall economy of our market.
Please let me know if you need any additional information or wish to discuss. As stated,
we are in support of TA2018001.
Sincerely,
Cliff Witt
CW Construction, LLC
Matthew L. Lopez, Esq.
2151 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 107
Attorney at Law
Tempe, Arizona 85282
(P) 602.980.1987
www.MatthewLopezLaw.com
(F) 480.287.8887
Matt@MatthewLopezLaw.com
August 25, 2021
Maricopa County
Planning & Zoning Commission Members
301 W Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ. 85003
Re: Case TA2018001 – Off-Site Advertising Signs
Dear Commission Members,
I am writing this letter in support of digital billboards being allowed throughout the County. Being a locally based
Arizona business, the addition of billboards to our overall marketing plan has had a tremendous effect on our
company growth, with direct results from these billboards.
As with many businesses, we were significantly affected by Covid. Having billboards with Becker for many years
significantly helped build our reputation in the Community. Our reputation resulted in a steady flow of referral
business throughout the height of Covid. This stream of business helped us maintain full employment for all our
staff and fulfill our rent obligations. I am certain that had it not been for our years of advertising with Becker
Boards, we would not have been in this position.
It is our understanding that Becker Boards has applied for an amendment to the Maricopa County code to allow
digital billboards. We are in support of this amendment since it will allow us to advertise to areas that we cannot
currently reach; in addition to this, at a cost that local businesses can afford. This amendment is essential to the
marketing of local businesses such as us and will help to improve the overall economy of our market.
Please let me know if you need any additional information or wish to discuss. As stated, we are in support of
TA2018001.
Thank you,
Matthew L. Lopez
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Dear County Leaders:
Supervisor Clint Hickman
Supervisor Jack Sellers
Supervisor Steve Chucri
Supervisor Bill Gates
Supervisor Steve Gallardo
Thanks for all you do for Maricopa County. I wanJed to let you know about a locally owned
company that is also doing great things for our community. Becker Boards is assisting local
charities such as ours by providing free digital billboard space so that we can spread the word
about our annual Phoenix Heart Ball. This offer from Becker is worth an estimated $24,000 and
it is desperately needed.
Like many charities we have been challenged becawe of COVID-l9. Last year the Heart Ball
held its annual event online which made flrnd raising more diffrcult. We are keeping our fingers
crossed for our November event.
But whatever the future holds, it's good to know a company such as Becker Boards has our
backs with digital advertising that can be easily changed if we need to rapidly change plans.
Even without this charitable offer, digital boards still give us a much less expensive option
because the space is shared on a single digital billboard as opposed to payrng thousands to be the
sole occupant of a static billboard.
There is no substitute for being local. Becker Boards undersknds what the community needs
because they are based here. And right now, charities and small businesses need cost effective
platforms to serve their communities-
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerelv
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2021 Heart Ball Chairman
ph 800.567.1464
ph 602.272.7907
fx 602.272.2987
3940 W. Montecito
Phoenix, AZ 85019
bpgraphics.com
Maricopa County
Planning & Zoning Commission Members
301 W Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ. 85003
Re: Case TA2018001 – Off-Site Advertising Signs
Dear Commission Members,
As a company that has spent the last sixty years working in Outdoor Advertising, we know the
importance of billboards to the local business community. They are an essential method of advertising
for small and mid-size businesses that cannot afford to reach their customers by TV or other expensive
methods. They also allow communications on important public health and safety topics to people who
may not otherwise be reachable through newspaper, cable TV or internet advertising. The public safety
messaging around Covid-19 is an excellent example.
It is our understanding that Becker Boards has applied for an amendment to the Maricopa County code
to allow Digital Billboards. We are in support of this amendment as it will allow continued reach for the
local business community, especially into markets that can be difficult to reach otherwise.
Please let me know if you need any additional information or wish to discuss. As stated, we are in
support of TA2018001.
Thank you,
Curt Carpenter
President
Dear Maricopa County Supervisors:
Jack Sellers
Steve Chucri
Bill Gates
Clint Hickman
Steve Gallardo
I have been blessed to be able to chair numerous charitable events in the Valley, including the
Phoenix Heart Ball, Symphony Ball, American Cancer Society Gala, Trends Charitable Gala
(benefits TGen) and Phoenix Museum of History, to name a few. I’m also proud to be a co-
founder of the Arizona Humane Society’s signature annual event, called “Compassion with
Fashion,” which has raised millions of dollars for our homeless animals.
Being a volunteer and community leader means being woven into the fabric of such a vital
aspect of Maricopa County. Our nonprofits serve hundreds of thousands of people every day,
often without acknowledgment.
I am grateful to one of our locally owned companies, Becker Boards, for creating its 2021
Charity Initiative to support so many amazing nonprofits. These organizations desperately need
the awareness and funds that will be raised through the exposure of these generous digital
billboards.
Digital technology embraced by Becker Boards also makes billboards far more affordable to
charities and small businesses. I love that these digital signs can change their displays, which
means multiple advertisers can share the cost of a single board. That’s not possible with a static
billboard which is why they are prohibitively expensive for most.
I thank you all and appreciate your time and service to the people of Maricopa County.
Sincerely,
Beth McRae
Community Leader and Advocate
Dear Maricopa County Supervisors:
Jack Sellers
Steve Chucri
Bill Gates
Clint Hickman
Steve Gallardo
I have been blessed to be able to chair numerous charitable events in the Valley, including the
Phoenix Heart Ball, Symphony Ball, American Cancer Society Gala, Trends Charitable Gala
(benefits TGen) and Phoenix Museum of History, to name a few. I’m also proud to be a co-
founder of the Arizona Humane Society’s signature annual event, called “Compassion with
Fashion,” which has raised millions of dollars for our homeless animals.
Being a volunteer and community leader means being woven into the fabric of such a vital
aspect of Maricopa County. Our nonprofits serve hundreds of thousands of people every day,
often without acknowledgment.
I am grateful to one of our locally owned companies, Becker Boards, for creating its 2021
Charity Initiative to support so many amazing nonprofits. These organizations desperately need
the awareness and funds that will be raised through the exposure of these generous digital
billboards.
Digital technology embraced by Becker Boards also makes billboards far more affordable to
charities and small businesses. I love that these digital signs can change their displays, which
means multiple advertisers can share the cost of a single board. That’s not possible with a static
billboard which is why they are prohibitively expensive for most.
I thank you all and appreciate your time and service to the people of Maricopa County.
Sincerely,
Beth McRae
Community Leader and Advocate
Dear Maricopa County Supervisors:
Jack Sellers
Steve Chucri
Bill Gates
Clint Hickman
Steve Gallardo
I am a longtime community leader and have been working on behalf of charities since the 1970s.
I have chaired everything ranging from the Phoenix Heart Ball to the Phoenix Symphony Ball
and everything between. I love this Valley and appreciate anyone who steps in to assist with the
many worthy nonprofits. I am also a big supporter of our law enforcement organizations.
I would like to express my thanks to a local company that appreciates and understands the
needs of the community.
I know Becker Boards is donating its resources to help many charities educate the community
about what they do and to help them raise funds through their 2021 Charity Initiative.
This help comes at a time when these organizations are trying to recover from financial
challenges related to COVID-19. Raising funds during a pandemic is not easy, even though the
need for the services did not diminish.
The new digital technology embraced by Becker Boards makes billboards far more affordable to
charities and small businesses. I love that these digital signs can change their displays, which
means multiple advertisers can share the cost of a single board. That’s not possible with a static
billboard which is why they are prohibitively expensive for most.
This technology also would enable law enforcement agencies to issue Amber and Silver Alerts
almost immediately, something static billboards aren’t able to do.
I appreciate your time and service to the people of Maricopa County. Many thanks!
Sincerely,
Betty McRae
Dear Maricopa County Supervisors:
Jack Sellers
Steve Chucri
Bill Gates
Clint Hickman
Steve Gallardo
I have written about the charitable community for Trends Publishing since 1994. I purchased
Trends in 2000 and have continued to cover the charitable world for our loyal readers. I also
consider myself a longtime community leader and advocate, having honored 360 women for
their significant charitable contributions over the decades. These women and their associated
volunteerism and leadership represent a huge charitable cross section of the Valley.
For that reason and many more, I think that what Becker Boards is doing with their 2021 Charity
Initiative is amazing. This campaign will help some many fantastic nonprofits to raise awareness
and funds.
Also, this help comes at a time when these organizations are trying to recover from financial
challenges related to COVID-19. Raising funds during a pandemic is not easy, even though the
need for the services did not diminish.
The new digital technology embraced by Becker Boards makes billboards far more affordable to
charities and small businesses. I love that these digital signs can change their displays, which
means multiple advertisers can share the cost of a single board. That’s not possible with a static
billboard which is why they are prohibitively expensive for most.
I appreciate your time and service to the people of Maricopa County. Many thanks!
Sincerely,
Bill Dougherty
Publisher, Trends Magazine
2600 E. Elwood, Phoenix, AZ 85040 * (480) 998-5500 * libertywildlife.org
Liberty Wildlife, Inc. * Tax ID 94-2738161
Dear Maricopa County Supervisors:
Jack Sellers
Steve Chucri
Bill Gates
Clint Hickman
Steve Gallardo
We would like to express our thanks to Becker Boards for their support of the local
nonprofit community. Specifically, they have made available advertising space to our
nonprofit, Liberty Wildlife, which we would not otherwise be able to include in our
operating budget. Becker Board’s 2021 Charity Initiative is providing us with one month
of free digital billboard advertising.
Becker Boards donation of its resources will help us to educate the community about
maintaining an appreciation of our natural world, and mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
Furthermore, our advertising will help us raise funds for our upcoming events and
operations.
It is our understanding that new digital technology used by Becker Boards makes
billboards far more affordable to charities and small businesses than traditional billboard
advertising. This is primarily because digital signs can change their displays, which
means multiple advertisers can share the cost of a single board.
We are happy to publicly express our thanks to Becker Boards for their support of our
mission.
Sincerely,
Megan Mosby
Executive Director
Liberty Wildlife
Dear Maricopa County Supervisors:
Jack Sellers
Steve Chucri
Bill Gates
Clint Hickman
Steve Gallardo
As someone who has worked with numerous nonprofits, I know that raising funds during a
pandemic is not easy. Pre-COVID, we engaged with supporters at face-to-face events and group
gatherings. But as the coronavirus crisis continues, charities are forced to think differently and
(more accurately) think digitally.
Digital billboards can help charities stand out from the crowd and bring their cause to life in
attention-grabbing new ways.
Whether the nonprofit’s goal is to raise awareness, build a community, convert existing
community into donors or some combination of all three, Becker Boards digital billboards will
empower hundreds of local nonprofits by enabling them to tell their stories, mobilize
communities, increase fundraising, and enlist more support.
With the Becker Board’s 2021 Charity Initiative, Becker Boards will provide nonprofits with one
month of free digital billboard advertising.
And even without Becker’s generous offer, new digital technology embraced by Becker Boards
makes billboards far more affordable to charities and small businesses – as multiple advertisers
can share the cost of a single board – something that’s not possible with a static billboard.
Overall, I just wanted to publicly express my thanks to Becker Boards for understanding the
needs of our community and providing us with an affordable solution.
I appreciate your time. Thanks for reading this message and for your service to the people of
Maricopa County.
Sincerely,
Samantha DeRose
Community Volunteer
Maricopa County
Planning & Zoning Commission Members
301 W Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ. 85003
Re: Case TA2018001 – Off-Site Advertising Signs
Dear Commission Members,
Digital billboards have become essential to our advertising and marketing efforts. Being
a local Arizona non-profit organization, digital billboards allow us to advertise our much-
needed programs to the youth and communities we serve, and at more sites around the
Valley.
Becker Boards is a company that provides a service that is essential for organizations
and businesses.
It is our understanding that Becker Boards has applied for an amendment to the
Maricopa County code to allow Digital Billboards. We are in support of this amendment
since it will allow us to advertise to areas that we cannot currently reach and continue
at a cost that local businesses can afford. This amendment is essential to the marketing
of local businesses such as us and will only improve the overall economy of our market.
Please let me know if you need any additional information or wish to discuss. As stated,
we are in support of TA2018001.
Sincerely,
GinaMarie Scarpa
President & CEO
NABI Foundation
PO Box 25606 • Phoenix, AZ • 85002-5606
• p (480) 446-7052 • f (480)-446-7053
www.nabifoundation.org
501(c) (3) Non-profit Organization ID# 43-1967299
Maricopa County
Board of Supervisors
Planning & Zoning Commission
301 W Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ. 85003
Re: Case TA2018001 – Off-Site Advertising Signs
Dear Board and Commission Members,
Billboard advertising is something that is essential for local businesses like mine to grow. Targeted advertising
is helpful but becomes saturated. Having the ability to advertise in the community that we serve is vital and
one of the most important ways to do this is by capitalizing on the opportunity to use digital billboards. We
choose to use digital due to the clean look and value of our brand and its recognition. Digital billboards are far
superior to the billboards of old because they allow for smaller businesses like mine to utilize this advertising.
Traditional billboards are so much more expensive and are often not equally lit and recognizable. My company
has worked with Becker Boards for the last several years and have had great success with these types of
boards. This is something I wouldn’t be able to do simply due to the cost of traditional billboard advertising.
I understand that Becker Boards has applied for an amendment to the Maricopa County code to allow Digital
Billboards. I am personally in STRONG support of this amendment since it will allow us to advertise to my local
community at a price that I am able to afford. If this amendment isn’t granted, it will SEVERLY impact my
business in a NEGATIVE manner. Additionally, I feel that this amendment is essential to the marketing of local
businesses that are in the same “boat” as me and I can assure you that if this ability is not allowed, they too
will suffer. Any idea that these billboards will negatively impact the community or notion that these billboards
are unsafe is simply just a political ploy concocted only to hurt small business owners such as myself.
There is not one single data point I can find, even in locations such as Times Square or Las Vegas, that
illustrates that digital advertising, even at extremes, has a negative or unsafe impact to the community. It is
my opinion that other things such as landscaping, or lack thereof, that are far and above both an eyesore and
a potential hazard to the safety of the community. I feel our tax dollars would be far better spent ensuring we
are able to see traffic signs and signals and prevent falling debris from unkept trees and shrubs.
Please let me know if you need any additional information or wish to discuss anything further. As stated, I am
100% in support of TA2018001.
Thank you,
Charles Bollenbaugh
Owner
STRAPT Armory
480-568-GUNS(4867)
Charlie@STRAPTArmory.com
Address | City, St Zip Code
Maricopa County
Planning & Zoning Commission Members
301 W Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Dear Commission Members,
We are a local minority owned business that sees value in digital billboards since they lower our
advertising cost compared to static billboards, and even social media ads. Since social media
marketing has become very expensive we will be dedicating more of our ad spend to digital
billboards.
Digital billboards will help small minority owned businesses like ours compete in our local
markets. We would much rather give our marketing dollars to a local digital business, rather
than social media giants like facebook and google.
We support TA2018001
Thank you
SINCERELY,
WINTER WOOD
NATIVE GROUND COFFEE
From:
Dan Heim
To:
Mark Becker
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND); Ray Banker (PND); William Lally; Joseph White; Jacob Zonn
Subject:
Re: Digital Billboard Ordinance
Date:
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 11:11:01 AM
Yes, Dykstra mentioned there had been some changes in the latest draft, thanks.
I'd also point out that louvers are a green technology, since they shade the billboard LEDs from ambient
light, allowing for lower brightness levels with the same contrast and readability. Alas, and LED billboard
engineer in CA who I spoke with said that although the billboards have a default setting that adjusts
brightness for time of day, many owners choose to override that setting and crank them up to
unnecessarily high brightness levels. Not only does this waste energy, it shortens the life of the LEDs.
While president of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club (now disbanded), I investigated this at the request
of a member in Anthem, AZ. The LED billboard at the Outlet Mall was so bright he needed to install
blackout curtains on his bedroom window to darken the room for sleep. Just sayin' ...
Dan Heim
New River, AZ
On 8/23/2021 2:26 PM, Mark Becker wrote:
Thanks Dan! The language is in our latest draft :) Thanks for the suggestion and
your reasonableness!
Take care,
Mark Becker,
Managing Member
Becker Boards,
4234 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Office 602-740-9145 | Fax 602 368-4358
On Aug 23, 2021, at 2:22 PM, Dan Heim <dan@heimhenge.com>
wrote:
Greetings Mark,
I was glad to see in Dykstra's recent letter that the new "louver" technology
would be employed to reduce billboard light spillage. I suggested that
requirement in my response to the County. If it was in the text of your
proposal I must have missed it. Thanks for taking this important measure to
protect our dark skies.
Dan Heim
Amateur Astronomer
New River, AZ
From:
Steve Ruttenberg
To:
Courtney Dykstra; Mark Becker
Cc:
Joseph White; William E. Lally; Jacob Zonn; Darren V. Gérard (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Re: Maricopa County Digital Billboard Ordinance
Date:
Monday, August 23, 2021 1:21:45 PM
Attachments:
image001.png
Being an engineer I find your letter touting how we do not know the facts etc, insulting. More digital
boards will further ruin dark skies. During winter months observing can start as early as 6pm. During
summer by 8 pm. Turning off at 11 has detrimental effects on astronomy in the valley. and I know from
first hand experience that bright digital billboards blind a motorist at night.
Overall I find your letter condescending and I will continue to lobby to prevent any possibility of new
digital or converted billboard to digital.
Steve Ruttenberg
Photographer
Amateur Astronomer
www.steveruttenbergphotography.com
https://formatt-hitechusa.com/?
rfsn=5874558.2511d09&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5874558.2511d09
843.518.1395
From: Courtney Dykstra <cdykstra@beckerboards.com>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2021 1:08:09 PM
To: Mark Becker <mbecker@beckerboards.com>
Cc: Joseph White <jwhite@beckerboards.com>; William E. Lally <wel@tblaw.com>; Jacob Zonn
<JZonn@beckerboards.com>; Darren.Gerard@maricopa.gov <Darren.Gerard@maricopa.gov>;
Ray.Banker@maricopa.gov <Ray.Banker@maricopa.gov>
Subject: Maricopa County Digital Billboard Ordinance
Please see the attached letter.
Thank you,
Courtney Dykstra
Business Development Manager
Becker Boards
Office 602-732-2884 | Cell 480-252-1275 | Fax 602 368-4358
Los Angeles I Miami I Phoenix I San Francisco
From:
Robbie Ryan
To:
Courtney Dykstra
Cc:
Mark Becker; Joseph White; William E. Lally; Jacob Zonn; Darren V. Gérard (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Re: Maricopa County Digital Billboard Ordinance
Date:
Monday, August 23, 2021 1:42:20 PM
Attachments:
image001.png
image001.png
I do not want ANY billboards at all, period. We moved here to see mountains, sunsets, flora
and fauna. I have never purchased anything I have seen on a billboard. They are a blight on the
landscape where ever they are located.
On Mon, Aug 23, 2021, 1:08 PM Courtney Dykstra <cdykstra@beckerboards.com> wrote:
Please see the attached letter.
Thank you,
Courtney Dykstra
Business Development Manager
Becker Boards
Office 602-732-2884 | Cell 480-252-1275 | Fax 602 368-4358
Los Angeles I Miami I Phoenix I San Francisco
From:
MARY GOODMAN
To:
Courtney Dykstra; Mark Becker
Cc:
Joseph White; William E. Lally; Jacob Zonn; Darren V. Gérard (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Re: Maricopa County Digital Billboard Ordinance
Date:
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 5:51:32 AM
Attachments:
image001.png
Blinking billboards are horrible wherever they are planted!
On August 23, 2021 at 4:08 PM Courtney Dykstra
<cdykstra@beckerboards.com> wrote:
Please see the attached letter.
Thank you,
Courtney Dykstra
Business Development Manager
Becker Boards
Office 602-732-2884 | Cell 480-252-1275 | Fax 602 368-4358
Los Angeles I Miami I Phoenix I San Francisco
From:
Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 7:43:45 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 5:35 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
Steve
Last Name
Rottas
Organization
Field not completed.
Phoenix
City
Zip
85028
Email
Srottas@gmail.com
Phone Number
602.615.4716
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
I recently received an email from Becker Billboards attempting to
explain that I am wrong to oppose their new ordinance. Excuse
me I know exactly what I mean when I say these electronic
billboards will absoluyely ruin our night skys here in the valley. I
currently own nearly $20,000 worth of telescope and releated
gear. Our skys already make this gear useless anywhere near
Maricopa county. Please do not placate a private entity by
passing an ordinance written by and for its own benefit.
Thank you
If applicable, attach
supporting documentation
associated with your
comment. The only file
types supported are MS
Office and Adobe Acrobat.
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Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Friday, August 27, 2021 11:04:59 AM
From: Kathryn Hulka <dovevalley@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2021 11:01 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Hulka
4938 e Apache Rain Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Friday, August 27, 2021 12:12:44 PM
From: anita simons <asimonsays@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2021 12:10 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
anita simons
10932 N 117th Pl
scottsdale, AZ 85259
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, August 27, 2021 2:49:20 PM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2021 2:47 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
Field not completed.
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Savan
Organization
Field not completed.
Scottsdale
City
Zip
Field not completed.
Email
85262
Phone Number
2164968251
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
I have previously expresses my opposition to the proposed
amendment and have recently received a letter from Mr. Mark D.
Becker that contained his response to the generalized points of
opposition. While I appreciate his letter and response it did not
alleviate my concerns and I remain opposed to the proposed text
amendment. In short, the amendment seeks to use public goods
(e.g. dark skies, unencombered site lines) for private gain. I see
no benefit to me or other residents of Maricopa county from the
desired changes to the ordinance yet I see likely degradation to
our environment. Again, I remain opposed to the proposed
amendment
If applicable, attach
supporting documentation
associated with your
comment. The only file
types supported are MS
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From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 7:20:42 AM
From: Nancy Hirsch <xena1013@cox.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2021 8:37 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Nancy Hirsch
3037 W Darien Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 7:21:14 AM
From: Yahm Reichart <yahm.reichart@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2021 1:52 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Yahm Reichart
5665 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 7:28:12 AM
From: Keith Tomlinson <seattleflyer@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 7:15 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Keith Tomlinson
6504 w constance way
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 7:28:31 AM
From: Hayley Hayes <hayleyhayes11@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 7:27 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Hayley Hayes
5512 W Darrow Dr
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 7:42:43 AM
From: yvette biggerstaff <zulygarcia89@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 7:39 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
yvette biggerstaff
6618 s Cottonfields ln
laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 7:55:16 AM
From: Ernest Edwards <e.edwardel@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 7:46 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Ernest Edwards
7115 s 68th dr
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 7:55:28 AM
From: Emil Winter <e.scott.winter@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 7:46 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Emil Winter
10021 S 43rd Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 7:55:37 AM
From: Sherilyn Analla <anallasherilyn@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 7:53 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Sherilyn Analla
4637 W Desert Ln
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 8:28:50 AM
From: Johanna Perez <ajbust87@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:05 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Johanna Perez
7005 s 66th ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 8:28:58 AM
From: Harry Daughenbaugh <HarrysBoxerRanch@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:07 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Harry Daughenbaugh
4326 West Ardmore Road
LAVEEN, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 8:29:30 AM
From: Aimee Janca <aimee.janca@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:10 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Aimee Janca
4705 w Valencia dr
Phoenix, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 8:29:42 AM
From: Camille Taylor <camille.taylor81@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:25 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Camille Taylor
5414 W. Samantha Way
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 8:29:49 AM
From: KIM DOMOVICH <kimthemom@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:25 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
KIM DOMOVICH
5218 W SUNLAND AVE
LAVEEN, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 8:29:57 AM
From: MICHAEL DOMOVICH <mwdomo@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:27 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL DOMOVICH
5218 W Sunland Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 8:36:00 AM
From: Fern Ward <fern.ward@random918.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:35 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Fern Ward
6834 S 65th Dr
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 8:42:41 AM
From: Claudine Reifschneider <Lovinglaveen@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:42 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Claudine Reifschneider
4611 W Summerside Rd
Laveen, AZ 85338
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 9:15:30 AM
From: Scott Trainor <trainorscottm@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 9:08 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Scott Trainor
6602 West Ellis Street
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 9:15:42 AM
From: Vance Pierce <vancevep@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 9:09 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Vance Pierce
8216 S 42nd Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 9:34:35 AM
From: Sandra Sanford <sanford1991@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 9:21 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Sandra Sanford
7228 W Darrow St
Laveen Village, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 9:34:47 AM
From: Nick Galles <nick.galles@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 9:26 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Nick Galles
8231 s 70th drige
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 9:58:00 AM
From: Velia Aguirre <vaguirre4@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 9:45 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Velia Aguirre
4511 W Corral Road
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 10:43:39 AM
From: William Hoffman <williamhoffmanjr@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 10:42 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
We DO NOT want billboards up and down our freeway near our homes! No other city in Arizona has
allowed this and neither will we!
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
William Hoffman
5622 W Beth Dr
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 11:28:22 AM
From: Dominique Hoffmann <domhoffman81@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 11:01 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Dominique Hoffmann
5622 w Beth Dr.
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:48:00 AM
From: Kandy Clauss <kandyclauss@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 4:37 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Kandy Clauss
7345 W. Desert Ln.
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:48:28 AM
From: Marsha Owens <marsha.s.owens@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 4:42 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county. It
is bad enough how what was once rural and farming community has been changed so much from
the original plan. Please don't allow these digital billboard eyesores to degrade the area even more.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Marsha Owens
4215 W Harwell Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:49:03 AM
From: Jonathan Clauss <jkclauss@mac.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 7:54 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Clauss
7345 W desert Ln
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:49:16 AM
From: Gloria Norton <gjnorton0744@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:32 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Gloria Norton
10823 S 29th Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:49:30 AM
From: Peter Humbert <em4hum@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 8:42 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Peter Humbert
6822 w Fremont Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 12:32:08 PM
From: Vanessa Figueroa <cf.vf@live.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 11:24 AM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Figueroa
5431 West Saint Kateri Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85339
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 12:40:19 PM
From: Andrew Funk <andrew.funk@live.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 12:40 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Stop Text Amendment TA2018001
Dear Ms. Applegate,
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission must vote NO on Text Amendment
TA2018001.
This amendment to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance would radically alter our outdoor
advertising laws, and would allow a proliferation of digital billboards across our county. This
amendment would lead to an increase in light pollution, visual blight, and distracted driving, and
would degrade our roadways, neighborhoods, and communities. The people of Maricopa County
came out strongly against this proposal when it first appeared in 2019, and we remain firm in our
opposition to these changes. Please don't let digital billboards ruin the quality of life in our county.
Thank you for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Andrew Funk
6913 W Southgate Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
From:
Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, August 2, 2021 8:15:12 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 7:05 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
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
judy
Last Name
angulo
Organization
Field not completed.
phoenix
City
Zip
85020
Email
rangulo2@cox.net
Phone Number
6025707433
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
Yes
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.
Judy Angulo
8028 N 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
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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:
Monday, August 2, 2021 8:15:36 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 1, 2021 5:54 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
Field not completed.
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Jackie
Last Name
Rich
Organization
Field not completed.
Phoenix
City
Zip
Field not completed.
Email
jvrich@cox.net
Phone Number
602-277-7937
Phone Type
Home
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
I am deeply opposed to the provisions allowing digitial billboards
within Maricopa County. Digital billboards are distracting to
drivers and pose a safety hazard. By allowing huge digital
billboards spaced closely together throughout the county and
close to residential neighborhoods and reducing public input into
the digital billboard decisionmaking process, you are taking a
giant step towards uglifying our county roads and scenic views.
Please don't! The only winners in this scenario are the billboard
companies-- tourism, businesses, and Maricopa County voters
all lose. Thank you.
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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:
Monday, August 2, 2021 8:15:56 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 1, 2021 3:52 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
Field not completed.
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Mary
Last Name
Mulligan
Organization
Field not completed.
Phoenix
City
Zip
85012
Email
mkmullign@aol.com
Phone Number
6026901764
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
It’s defies logic to think that anyone would push through a TA
such as this one. Clearly the motivation is not aimed at benefiting
the public interest. Shameful!
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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:
Monday, August 2, 2021 8:16:15 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 1, 2021 7:14 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
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Rebekah
Last Name
Lieberman
Organization
Field not completed.
Phoenix
City
Zip
85020
Email
rebekahshan@gmail.com
Phone Number
6029446041
Phone Type
Home
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001. We
do not need visual pollution in our communities, the light is
intrusive, the look of larger billboards is unattractive, and we do
not need more advertising of any kind on roads or in
neighborhoods, we already have too much!
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Cc:
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, August 2, 2021 8:17:19 AM
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602-506-8267
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Gerald
Last Name
Caniglia
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Phoenix
City
Zip
85021
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From:
Valerie Smilovic
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
rachel.applegate@marcopa.gov
Subject:
Fwd: Maricopa County billboard TA
Date:
Monday, August 2, 2021 11:27:31 AM
From: Valerie Smilovic <amyischai5@mac.com>
Date: August 2, 2021 at 11:12:43 AM MST
To: savemaricopacountydarkskies@gmail.com
Subject: Maricopa County billboard TA
What a horrible idea. There are enough distractions with phones in cars, raging
drivers, and pedestrians looking down at their phones instead of the streets and
crosswalks that they’re walking along.
I can’t imagine how many more senseless casualties these digital signs will incur.
The digital boards on I-17 keep me entranced as I drive by. And then I’m
swerving back into my lane!
Please keep those dangerous digital billboards out of our city.
Let’s keep the natural beauty of Phoenix as is.
Thanks for caring
Valerie Smilovic
(North Central Phoenix long term resident).
Sent from Miri's iPhone, with love.
From:
Sheri Stroud
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Billboards
Date:
Monday, August 2, 2021 1:04:31 PM
I thought the legalization of fireworks was the worst legislation ever! But this ranks right up
there with that one.
Please - no no no no
Sheri Stroud
6033
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Kathy Semder (COA)
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Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, August 2, 2021 3:31:39 PM
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602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Mel
Last Name
McClure
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Cave Creek
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Comments
I think this proposition is highly unnecessary and will only pollute
our night skies further. I also so not support the extra energy
usage these signs would create.
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FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, August 2, 2021 3:33:57 PM
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602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
David L.
Last Name
Phelps
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Cave Creek
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Lighting not needed for billboards
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FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, August 2, 2021 4:20:24 PM
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602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
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First Name
Alison
Last Name
Stahl
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Phoenix
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85021
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FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 8:34:56 AM
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Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Suzanne
Last Name
Galayda
Organization
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Phoenix
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Email
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5756357630
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Comments
As a resident of Maricopa County and the city of Phoenix I
adamantly oppose any expansion of electric billboards. Not inly
are they an eyesore and a significant cause of light pollution they
are a distraction to drivers. Additionally, for those of use with
certain eye conditions they degrade our ability to drive at night
with their brightness and erratic changing of colors. These signs
have no redeeming values and should be banned.
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Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 5:04:49 PM
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Kathy Semder
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602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Alberta
Last Name
Shepard
Organization
Citizen
Glendale
City
Zip
85310-5856
Email
agshepard11@gmail.com
Phone Number
6232971807
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Comments
I am against making the digital sign changes as currently
proposed. I think they are very distracting to drivers and
dangerous and no need for them. Only to make more profits for
the company... This hurts our environment and our appreciation
for our natural environment. We need to keep nature as close to
nature as possible.
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From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Billboards
Date:
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 6:48:28 AM
From: Sheri Stroud <sheristroud61@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 1:03 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Billboards
Digital billboards near residential neighborhoods. This even surpasses the worst legislation ever
passed - legalizing fireworks. Please do not allow these awful objects in our city.
Sheri Stroud
6033 N
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Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:45:39 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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602-506-8267
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First Name
Carole
Last Name
Lundmark
Organization
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Phoenix
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Phone Number
602-405-5651
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Comments
Please vote no on this proposal! This will benefit no one except
the advertising companies and billboard owners. The increased
light pollution will further disrupt our dark skies and residential
neighborhoods; the digital advertising will distract drivers making
the roads less safe; the additional billboards will be an additional
eye sore, substituting base advertising for views of the
mountains, neighborhoods, or desert. Their increased size and
height - up to 80' from the current 30' - will make them impossible
to ignore. This proposal is so distasteful to me. I truly hope you
will protect our city and county from having to endure this
eyesore and visual pollution.
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Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Thursday, August 5, 2021 4:32:42 PM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
602-506-8267
Kathy.Semder@maricopa.gov
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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
TOM
Last Name
THOMAS
Organization
ACMNA
PHOENIX
City
Zip
85018
Email
tthomas5921@yahoo.com
Phone Number
6025716992
Phone Type
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Yes
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.
Tom Thomas
5921 E Calle del Paisano
Phoenix, AZ 85018
PS - We do NOT want our neighborhood (Arcadia) to look cheap
& crappy like Las Vegas!!!! Please help defeat this ludicrous
proposed use of billboards.
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From:
Kathryn Royer
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
bruce@brucearlen.com
Subject:
Billboard opposition, TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:48:23 PM
Attachments:
Maricopa County billboard opposition.pdf
Dear Mr. Banks,
Attached please find a letter stating my opposition to Text Amendment TA2018001. Please include
it with other feedback you receive from Maricopa County constituents.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Royer
Council Member
Town of Cave Creek
From:
Robert Morris
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
TA2018001-Off Site Advertising (Billboards)
Date:
Thursday, July 22, 2021 3:23:17 PM
Attachments:
Outlook-qkefkujo.png
I am opposed to any relaxation of Billboards which increase either the density,
number, size or visual impact.
Any commercial value is far offset by the intrusiveness, distraction and light pollution.
I am speaking for myself although these views are widely held in Cave Creek.
Regards,
Bob Morris
Councilman, Town of Cave Creek
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:
Friday, July 23, 2021 9:28:27 AM
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Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2021 4:18 PM
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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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Terry
Last Name
Shay
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85083
Email
tshay999@cox.net
Phone Number
6026924404
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
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.
Terry Shay
4123 w Rowel Rd
Phoenix AZ 85083
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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 23, 2021 11:26:55 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
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Sent: Friday, July 23, 2021 11:03 AM
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
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First Name
Kristin
Last Name
Moore
Organization
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City
Mesa
Zip
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Email
kristin.b.moore@gmail.com
Phone Number
480-278-5808
Phone Type
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From:
David Smith
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Letter In Opposition To Text Amendment TA2018001
Date:
Sunday, July 25, 2021 1:57:13 PM
Attached is my letter opposing approval of Text Amendment TA2018001, Off-site Advertising
Signs (Billboards). Please include this when reviewing comments made on this text
amendment. Thank you.
From:
Thomas McGuire
To:
Bruce Arlen; Kathryn Royer; Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Commercial Signs on Maricopa County Highways
Date:
Monday, July 26, 2021 3:02:11 PM
cc: Cave Creek citizens
Dear Mr. Banker and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors,
I am writing to you about Text Amendment TA 2018001 and any related changes in
ordinances that would allow self-illuminated digital billboard signs on certain
Maricopa County highways.
American poet Ogden Nash wrote…
“I think that I shall never see, a billboard lovely as a tree.
Perhaps unless the billboards fall, I’ll never see a tree at all!”
…to which I might add,
Look up where lighted billboards are,
Your child may never know a star.
One of the most attractive features of our Maricopa County highways are those such
as the 101 through Scottsdale and US 60 in Mesa where beautiful landscaping and
simple artwork adorn the freeway, and commercial signs are absent.
The proposal to relax our standards is an intrusion on our quality of life and our
ability to see the natural vault of heavens, even at a distance from lighted signs.
My constituents and I in Cave Creek hope you will take action to protect and even
further limit the intrusion of signs, and, in particular lighted signs (internal or
external) along our highways. We have recently enacted strong ordinances in Cave
Creek to limit light pollution and other infringements upon our High Sonoran
Desert natural environment.
We hope you will join us in stewardship wherever we can protect of our natural
environment.
Sincerely,
Thomas McGuire
Cave Creek Town Councilperson and Maricopa County Parks Docent
(Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area)
Cave Creek, AZ
--
From Thomas McGuire
Author & Councilperson
Cave Creek, AZ
cavecreektom@gmail.com
Tmcguire@caveceeekaz.gov
From:
Paul Diefenderfer
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
TA2018001
Date:
Monday, July 26, 2021 8:59:55 PM
Attachments:
Board of Supervisors.pdf
My letter in opposition to TA2018001 is attached.
Thanks
Cave Creek Council Member Paul Diefenderfer
July 26, 2021
To: Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
From: Cave Creek Council Member Paul Diefenderfer
Re: TA2018001
I urge you to vote NO on TA2018001 (Off-Site Advertising Signs). I and my fellow citizens value our dark
skies. We can still see the Milky Way. Please deny this text amendment and help us keep our night skies dark.
Thank you.
From:
Kathy Semder (COA)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:02:15 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
Caballero (ENV) <Blanca.Caballero@Maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Citizen Comments
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Robert
Last Name
Alsbury
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85012
Email
bomarproperties@gmail.com
Phone Number
4802561000
Phone Type
Work
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
Digital advertising is unsightly and may be appropriate for
commercial only areas but should be eliminated altogether in or
around residential areas. In this digital age, there are 100's of
ways for the consumer to be reached. We do not need bigger
and better distractions on the side of the road. We do not need to
continue to create reasons for people to take their eyes off the
road.
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To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:02:43 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:43 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
Environmental Services
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Zeldtha
Last Name
Perez
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85013
Email
viena_55@yahoo.com
Phone Number
(407)496-2487
Phone Type
Mobile
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contact you?
No
Comments
Those huge billboards are contamination to the eye!
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Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:03:14 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
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Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:45 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
Environmental Services
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
James
Last Name
Wees
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85013
Email
jamesfwees@gmail.com
Phone Number
(602)369-0230
Phone Type
Mobile
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No
Comments
Terrible idea!
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Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:03:37 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:45 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
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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)
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First Name
Bradley
Last Name
Hansen
Organization
North Central Phoenix Homeowners Association
City
Phoenix
Zip
85012
Email
bradh@lhansenm.com
Phone Number
602 944 1561
Phone Type
Work
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No
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To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:03:54 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:54 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
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First Name
Jackie
Last Name
Banker
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
Field not completed.
Email
Banker.Jacqueline@gmail.com
Phone Number
6029200672
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
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. I do not want advertising
technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during
the day and our dark skies at night.
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To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:04:14 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:00 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)
Department
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First Name
Kevin
Last Name
Keough
Organization
N/A
City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
kevin.thomas.keough@gmail.com
Phone Number
4155898761
Phone Type
Mobile
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No
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To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:04:34 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:03 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
Bryce
Last Name
Pearsall
Organization
Maricopa County Citizen
City
Phoenix
Zip
85012
Email
bpearsall1@cox.net
Phone Number
6029089980
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
This sign proposal is a horrible blight on our Community and a
misuse of public land. Clearly it was written by Sign Companies
for their own land grab benefit. It must be rejected by Maricopa
County Officials
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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 28, 2021 8:04:59 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:15 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
Greg
Last Name
Hon
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85012
Email
ghon@cox.net
Phone Number
16022643980
Phone Type
Home
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
Electronic billboards would be a blight on our neighborhoods and
streets.
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Cc:
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:05:21 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
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Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:16 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
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
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
Amie
Last Name
Ransom
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85013
Email
transom@cox.net
Phone Number
602-541-0506
Phone Type
Mobile
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contact you?
No
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Cc:
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:05:48 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:23 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
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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
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Brian
Last Name
Rustad
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85021
Email
brian.rustad@protonmail.com
Phone Number
6026202345
Phone Type
Mobile
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No
Comments
There is nothing good about more advertising especially
advertising that blocks scenic views, uses electricity and creates
light pollution etc.
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Cc:
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:06:07 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:26 PM
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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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
coni
Last Name
bourin
Organization
bourin studios
City
phoenix
Zip
85012
Email
cbourin@cox.net
Phone Number
6022308182
Phone Type
Home
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contact you?
Yes
Comments
This is not for residents. We need to protect our homes.
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Cc:
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:06:27 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:39 PM
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<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
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First Name
Victor
Last Name
Brandt
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
vjbrandt@cox.net
Phone Number
6024307639
Phone Type
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Cc:
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:06:43 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:39 PM
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
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First Name
Hydie
Last Name
Pfeiffer
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
Field not completed.
Email
hydie7549@cox.net
Phone Number
6022846175
Phone Type
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Comments
Don't California our state.
From a native Arizonian
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:07:04 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:46 PM
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Citizen Comments
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Joe
Last Name
Spiering
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
joe.spiering@gmail.com
Phone Number
16025581312
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Comments
During an age of surging temptations for distracted driving (cell
phones, music, video, etc.) we cannot afford to further sacrifice
drivers' attention with the one potential distraction we can still
easily control and enforce: billboards. If anything, we should
consider restricting billboards further not growing their presence
with distracting lights, videos, and size.
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Date:
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Bethany
Last Name
Gunter
Organization
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City
PHOENIX
Zip
85021
Email
trashchest@hotmail.com
Phone Number
6024415542
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Comments
o 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.
Bethany Gunter
7120 N Wilder Rd, Phx, AZ 85021
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Department
Transportation
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First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Willis
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
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Phone Number
6022060454
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Date:
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
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First Name
Brian
Last Name
Slutsky
Organization
Resident
City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
azbrian242@gmail.com
Phone Number
6027881067
Phone Type
Work
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Comments
Attn: 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.
The most significant issue i have with this proposal is the
allowance of more digital billboards within the Valley. Currently,
the county does not allow this use on County land. 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 understand the County can generate additional revenue if this
TA passes. However, please consider the fact that Digital OOH
boards and signs are often a large contributor to light pollution in
metropolitan and residential areas. Light pollution has negative
effects on local wildlife as well. My family and I are opposed to
this cray over light bleeding into residential areas.
the Phoenix metro area is already a very competitive OOH
advertising market with over a dozen different media vendors.
Inventory is actually fairly large compared to other major metro
areas. We should be more selective as to granting more OOH
locations around the Valley.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
Thank you.
Brian Slutsky
102 E. Orangewood Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:08:48 AM
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Kathy Semder
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Teri
Last Name
Radcliffe
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85012
Email
theradpad@cox.net
Phone Number
6024059571
Phone Type
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Comments
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment TA2018001 - I
oppose off site advertising because the proposed TA allows for
larger billboards, putting them closer together and interupting
dark skies.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:09:20 AM
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
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First Name
Lauren
Last Name
Bailey
Organization
Upward Projects
City
Phoenix
Zip
85012
Email
lauren@upwardprojects.com
Phone Number
6023095944
Phone Type
Mobile
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Comments
These billboards are a safety concern and create more distracted
drivers in addition to being unsightly. They are especially
burdensome to those neighbors who live close to them and only
benefit the person selling the advertising.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:09:39 AM
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Kathy Semder
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First Name
Marianne
Last Name
Clinch
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85021
Email
maclinch@cox.net
Phone Number
6026188705
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FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:10:02 AM
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First Name
Luke
Last Name
Cain
Organization
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City
Phoenix
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Phone Number
602-697-0375
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:10:18 AM
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First Name
Erick
Last Name
Johnson
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
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Phone Number
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Comments
Our family is 100% opposed to this proposal. Digital billboards
distract drivers, creating a significant road safety problem. They
also add to the existing light pollution in Maricopa County. If this
proposal is approved, the only beneficiary will be the advertising
company that is proposing it. Please do not approve this
proposal. Thank you.
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Date:
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
kate
Last Name
thoene
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85021
Email
kathrynthoene@gmail.com
Phone Number
602-621-0531
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Date:
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
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First Name
Leroy
Last Name
Earhart
Organization
TEST SYSTEMS, Inc/
City
Phoenix
Zip
85021
Email
leroy@testsystems.com
Phone Number
6029970115
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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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:11:17 AM
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Laura
Last Name
Troche
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
l.troche@me.com
Phone Number
6023167742
Phone Type
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Comments
I am writing to oppose the billboard advertising proposal. Last
week I was driving through another state with more lenient
billboard rules and commented that I was grateful Maricopa
County has such a strict rule-the number and size of the
billboards were distracting, and obscured the beautiful western
scenery. Digital billboards are visually distracting to drivers-
myself included-and allowing them to change every 8 seconds
naturally draws the eye creating even more traffic hazards than
exist on our streets presently. Living in Phoenix now, I can only
see the brightest stars at night; with an increase in the number
and size of digital billboards, even the brightest stars will be
obscured. A final reason to reject this proposal, is that billboards
are just plain UGLY. Phoenix and Maricopa County have
beautiful scenery and instill feelings of peace and openness. We
don't need the clutter and pollution that these billboards promote.
I never have found a billboard to prompt a purchasing action by
me and an increase in the signs will only benefit the sign
companies.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:11:33 AM
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Kathy Semder
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Pamela
Last Name
Petty
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Phoenix
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85021
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What a dreadful proposal. We have too many billboards now that
effectively distract drivers. Lighting them will increase such
distractions. In addition lighted billboards so close to residents
would be intrusive and dramatically lower property values. We
are supposed to be moving TOWARD darker night time skies,
not increasing the light at night.
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First Name
Christina Sue
Last Name
Snyder
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City
Phoenix
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85021
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Why mess up our beautiful environment and scenery? The size
is outrageous. Please do not do this.
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Vickie
Last Name
Frigo-Porter
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Dave
Last Name
Jackson
Organization
Rancho Ventura Neighborhood Association - RVNA
City
Phoenix
Zip
85008
Email
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Light pollution becomes a very real thing with huge digital
billboards. This type of thing might work on an interstate in the
desert. Inside of Maricopa County, please stop!!!! I like the views
of the city mountains. These kinds of billboards obstruct views
and cheapen the quality of life.
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Mary
Last Name
Horton
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85006
Email
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Phone Number
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I am opposed to the Text Amendment - TA2018001. We do not
need digital billboards on Maricopa County roads. This
amendment would make it possible for billboards to be larger and
closer together, as well as closer to residential property. We do
not need digital billboards distracting drivers with changing
images every eight seconds. We do not need more light pollution
in our night skies. Please reject this amendment to the Maricopa
County Zoning Ordinance.
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First Name
Paul
Last Name
Greenblatt
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85021
Email
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Please don't ruin one of the most original neighborhoods in
Phoenix and one of the nicest neighborhoods in the state.
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First Name
Lori
Last Name
Austin
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
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Phone Number
4802969035
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To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).
This is a horrible idea. We do not need more signs and sign that
cause light pollution. We are bombarded with advertising and I
don't need it while driving. It is a distraction and a blight to our
city.
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Jill
Last Name
Goldsmith
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Phoenix
Zip
85021
Email
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Comments
Please do not allow digital billboards. Its an awful idea!! Don't
ruin our desert beauty.
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Erin
Last Name
Cox Oney
Organization
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Phoenix
Zip
85013
Email
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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.
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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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Judith
Last Name
Mariahazy
Organization
--None--
City
NEW RIVER
Zip
85087
Email
adobehome.judy@gmail.com
Phone Number
6025746306
Phone Type
Mobile
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Comments
Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards). As a driver, I find
these boards very distracting. Especially, after nightfall, when the
eye is attracted to bright objects against the dark night. In
addition, the loss of dark skies in our beautiful desert
communities would be a tremendous loss. This proposal will
benefit no one but the bill board companies and well to do
advertisers who would be able to afford the cost. Please, please.
do not approve this.
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First Name
J Michael
Last Name
Powers
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
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Comments
In addition to detracting from the neighborhoods they are very
distracting to drivers
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First Name
Heather
Last Name
SPARKS
Organization
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City
new river
Zip
85087
Email
flyingchispas@yahoo.com
Phone Number
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We want to keep our dark skies and apposed to new billboards
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First Name
Ada
Last Name
Jacobowitz
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85012-1217
Email
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Phone Number
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Citizen Comments
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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
Marie
Last Name
Atchison
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85086
Email
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Comments
I appose the new zoning changes! We don’t need them or want
them! They only cause more traffic incidents and only provide for
the businesses to gain in profits!
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Kathy Semder
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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
Environmental Services
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Marie
Last Name
At
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85086
Email
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Comments
I appose the new zoning changes! We don’t need them or want
them! They only cause more traffic incidents and only provide for
the businesses to gain in profits!
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:16:49 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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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
Marie
Last Name
Atchison
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85086
Email
Marieatchison10@gmail.com
Phone Number
6026721919
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Comments
I appose the new zoning changes! We don’t need them or want
them! They only cause more traffic incidents and only provide for
the businesses to gain in profits!
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FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:17:23 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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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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I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Rebecca
Last Name
Ciscel
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
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Email
rciscel@hotmail.com
Phone Number
602-529-2290
Phone Type
Home
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Comments
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:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:17:43 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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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
Nancy
Last Name
Hollenberg
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85013
Email
murnan2@cox.net
Phone Number
602 266 2670
Phone Type
Home
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No
Comments
I oppose the text amendment Case Number: TA2018001
Billboards.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:17:59 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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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
Cynthia
Last Name
Osborne
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85013
Email
Familyosborne2002@yahoo.cm
Phone Number
602-332-1303
Phone Type
Mobile
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contact you?
Yes
Comments
Contact is not necessary but I would like to please register my
extreme opposition to this TA to allow illuminated billboards
within the city limits. The increased size the developers are
planning along with the changing screens would be a major
distraction to drivers. The unwelcome light in our neighborhoods
would further reduce our ever diminishing dark skies affecting
residents, home values and wildlife. We see more than enough
advertising on TV and driving on highways. Please do not bring
advertisements into our local neighborhoods. Furthermore, this
TA reduces the process for the community voicing opinion to one
meeting. It is our neighborhood, not the developers or
advertisers. Please allow us to continue to fairly voice our
perspective by opposing this TA. Cindy Osborne
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FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:18:18 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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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
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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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I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Edward
Last Name
Perrin
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
edwardperrin@yahoo.com
Phone Number
602-312-0709
Phone Type
Mobile
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No
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Subject:
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:18:42 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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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
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
ZONA
Last Name
MICHELENA
Organization
Field not completed.
City
PHOENIX
Zip
85020
Email
zonamichelena@gmail.com
Phone Number
6022141011
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
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.
Zona Michelena
823 E Cheryl Drive
Phoenix AZ 85020
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:56:08 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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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
SYLVIA
Last Name
FITZGERALD
Organization
Field not completed.
City
PHOENIX
Zip
85012
Email
SYLFITZ@COX.NET
Phone Number
6022635709
Phone Type
Home
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No
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Subject:
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:31:35 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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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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I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Judy
Last Name
Fineman
Organization
-- Select --
City
PHOENIX
Zip
85012
Email
Judyfineman3@gmail.com
Phone Number
6022641333
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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.
Judy Fineman
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Cc:
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:31:54 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
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Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:15 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
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I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Fineman
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85012
Email
eyeswest@aol.com
Phone Number
6022641333
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.
Scott Fineman
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Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:33:55 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
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Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:33 AM
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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
Ginnie Ann
Last Name
Sumner
Organization
Resident
City
Phoenix
Zip
85008
Email
gasumner@cox.net
Phone Number
6029997668
Phone Type
Mobile
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No
Comments
Electronic LED displays easily capture your attention to them and
away from your driving. We don’t need more distractions while
driving.
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:23:10 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
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
Wally
Last Name
Graham
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85018
Email
suninskyt@aol.com
Phone Number
6027156133
Phone Type
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Comments
I oppose this special interest Text Amendment. It is being pushed
by Becker Boards, a relatively new sign company, for their
company needs to erect more unsightly digital billboards in
Maricopa County. This TA has no interest or care for the needs
of the citizens of our county. This is simply a way for a
corporation to push their needs to make a lot of dollars from
installing more unsightly billboards that reduce values of
neighboring properties. This whole text amendment is about
personal gain. It brings no value to the citizens and taxpayers of
Maricopa County. Why would anyone want or need an 80 foot
high lighted sign near their property?
The State of Arizona recently outlaw use of cellphones while
driving. Why would our County Commissioners consider this TA
that will increase driver distraction from another thing that will
take eyes off the road?
This text amendment is about money and corporate greed. I
hope all of the County Commissioners will oppose it.
Thank you.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 2:52:38 PM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Citizen Comments
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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
Linda
Last Name
de Berge
Organization
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City
Surprise
Zip
85374
Email
ldeberge@hotmail.com
Phone Number
6025091012
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Comments
This is a terrible idea! Trashy and terrible for the environment
and beauty of our State. Sign companies, get away from us! We
live here for the big sky and starry nights, we are NOT Las Vegas
and don't want to be showy. Our natural beauty is show enough.
These signs are dangerous and distracting to drivers and
animals. STOP.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:32:18 PM
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Kathy Semder
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
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
Janis
Last Name
Harris
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85012
Email
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Phone Number
6022639294
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:32:32 PM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
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
Janis
Last Name
Atherton
Organization
Resident of Wittmann and also a member of General Federated
Woman’s Club
City
Wittmann
Zip
85361
Email
janisatherton@msn.com
Phone Number
623-363-7552
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Comments
Electronic signs cause a serious distraction to drivers. There is a
rural elementary school located on Rockaway Drive in
Morristown and drivers already speed by even as children are
being picked up after school.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:03:30 PM
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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
Paul
Last Name
Porell
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85016
Email
pporell@cox.net
Phone Number
6024594220
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Comments
I think Maricopa County would be a better place without any
billboards. The County should follow the example of Scottsdale
and prohibit any new billboards and have a sunset date for
existing billboards.
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Date:
Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:35:44 PM
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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
Jessie
Last Name
McKinley
Organization
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City
Laveen
Zip
85339
Email
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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. With our growing city, the
light pollution is getting worse and this will intensify the pollution
to our environment.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
Thank you.
Jessie McKinley
4745 W. Piedmont Drive
Laveen AZ
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From:
Racelle Escolar
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Zone changes - TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 1:33:45 PM
Please see comments below.
Sincerely,
Racelle Escolar, AICP
Planner III
City of Phoenix
Planning and Development Department
Planning Division
racelle.escolar@phoenix.gov
(602) 534-2864
From: Marie Atchison <marieatchison10@gmail.com>
Sent: July 27, 2021 9:20 PM
To: PDD Zoning <zoning@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Zone changes
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.
Marie and David Atchison
40006 N. 10th Street
Desert Hills, Az. 85086
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Subject:
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Date:
Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:36:03 PM
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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
Janet
Last Name
Burket
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85013
Email
jannegada@aol.com
Phone Number
602-301-0999
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Comments
How ridiculous to put up digital message/billboards (MORE
DISTRACTIONS FOR DRIVERS TO CAUSE WRECKS AND
KILL PEOPLE)
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Date:
Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:36:24 PM
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Citizen Comments
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
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First Name
JoAnn
Last Name
Simpson
Organization
Homeowner
City
Morristown
Zip
85342
Email
Jsimpson26938@gmail.com
Phone Number
6025105582
Phone Type
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Comments
Bad for so many reasons. Primary reason to be on the road is
driving. Some flashing video changing every 8 seconds is a
hazard to doing that safely.
We have stunning scenery that will be obliterated by these
distractions.
Maricopa County is very encompassing. Get outside the city and
the street lights and you'll be stunning night skies that celebrate
the stars. Something barely visible in the city. We move out of
the city to get away from the light litter.
Distracting, obliterating scenery, light litter...three reasons to
oppose this proposal.
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Date:
Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:36:41 PM
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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
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First Name
William
Last Name
Simpson
Organization
Homeowner
City
Morristown
Zip
85342
Email
Simpsonbill53@gmail.com
Phone Number
4802015377
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Date:
Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:36:57 PM
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Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Bobbie
Last Name
Bratcher
Organization
My Home Group Real Estate
City
Wickenburg
Zip
85390
Email
BG@YourRealEstateResource.biz
Phone Number
9282314455
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Comments
For so many reason I oppose digital signs. The main reason is
safety issues. Please vote no!
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Date:
Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:37:13 PM
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Kathy Semder
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Citizen Comments
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Wendy
Last Name
Laskin
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
wslaskin7@aol.com
Phone Number
6023702739
Phone Type
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Comments
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential
neighborhoods. Also these signs are very distracting to drivers.
Lets not distract from our public views and beautiful scenery.
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Date:
Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:37:28 PM
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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First Name
Norma
Last Name
Michelena
Organization
Retired
City
Phoenix
Zip
85021
Email
rgmjr28@yahoo.com
Phone Number
6029446845
Phone Type
Home
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Comments
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.
Therefore, I am rejecting the proposed Text Amendment –
TA2018001.
Thank you.
Norma Michelena
1811 W. Lawrence Lane
Phoenix 85021
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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 comprising rheir safety. Also do not want advertising
technology to rob our dark skies.
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I object to this proposal and advocate for fewer not more
billboards. This does nothing to enhance the area, but is entirely
a money-making proposition by a sign company. It will
substantially change the esthetic of the Valley. I urge you to vote
NO.
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We don’t need more billboards for Rafi to advertise
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Existing billboards are a distraction, digital billboards would be
even more so. We have enough litter on the ground, we don't
need litter in the skies. Let's keep our desert scenic.
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After reading about the proposed changes to current billboard
requirements, I believe they are far to drastic from current
restrictions and I'm particularly surprised and disappointed that
the usual public approval process is being circumvented.
Arizona's magnificent scenery is what sets us apart from so
many other places. Cluttering it with oversized, ugly and
distracting billboards is poor public policy and a driver safety
hazard. I absolutely oppose this amendment.
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Attachments:
California Report on Energy Usage by Digital Billboards.pdf
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Claude
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An issue that I do not believe has been discussed is the
increased energy usage of digital billboards compared to static
billboards. Much opposition from Arizona astronomers has been
expressed against the brightness and contribution to sky glow
from digital message boards. However, it should be pointed out
that these boards also use up to 6 times the energy of
conventional static billboards. Static boards are illuminated by
the sun during the day, but digital displays use significant
amounts of energy during the day to produce the light necessary
to outshine the sun. This is a huge waste of natural resources
and should be considered when converting static to digital
displays. Certainly the vendor pays the bill for the increased use
of energy, but is it responsible for county ordinances to
encourage additional use of energy that competes with
consumers during peak summer days? The attached paper is a
survey commissioned by a California energy producer to
evaluate the effect of digital billboards and the required increase
in KWH's to accommodate them. I encourage the commission to
thoughtfully consider the impact.
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Digital Billboard Energy Use in
California
July 2014
Project Manager
Nathaniel Taylor
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E)
Prepared by
Bijit Kundu
Daniel Young
Sarah Schneider
Energy Solutions
1610 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94612
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Energy Solutions conducted this technology study for San Diego Gas and Electric Company
(SDG&E), a Sempra Energy utility, with overall guidance and management from Nathaniel Taylor,
Kate Zeng, and Matt Smith. Energy Solutions would also like to thank the manufacturers and
outdoor advertising companies that contributed information to the study. For more information on
this project, contact Nathaniel Taylor at NTaylor@semprautilities.com.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 REPORT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS .......................................................................................................................................1
2 INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 SCOPE OF STUDY................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 DATA COLLECTION METHODS ..............................................................................................................................5
3 TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................................................5
3.1 PRODUCT COMPONENTS .....................................................................................................................................6
3.1.1 LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................6
3.1.2 Power Supply .............................................................................................................................................7
3.1.3 Cooling System ..........................................................................................................................................7
3.1.4 Lighting Controls ........................................................................................................................................7
3.1.5 Computer ...................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 OTHER TECHNOLOGIES: SOLAR ...........................................................................................................................8
4 CALIFORNIA MARKET CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................................8
4.1 INSTALLED STOCK ...............................................................................................................................................8
4.2 KEY MARKET ACTORS .........................................................................................................................................9
4.3 DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL ................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 SALES AND INSTALLATION TRENDS .................................................................................................................... 11
4.5 POLICY DRIVERS .............................................................................................................................................. 12
4.5.1 California ................................................................................................................................................. 12
5 ENERGY USAGE ................................................................................................................................................. 13
5.1 ENERGY METRICS ............................................................................................................................................ 14
5.2 PER UNIT ENERGY USE ..................................................................................................................................... 15
5.3 STATEWIDE ENERGY USE ................................................................................................................................. 17
5.4 SAVINGS POTENTIAL ........................................................................................................................................ 17
5.5 TEST PROCEDURE CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................................ 19
6 UTILITY INCENTIVE PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS ...................................................................................... 19
7 CONCLUSIONS & FUTURE RESEARCH .......................................................................................................... 20
7.1 FUTURE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................................................ 20
7.1.1 Field Monitoring ...................................................................................................................................... 20
7.1.2 Teardown Analysis ................................................................................................................................. 20
7.1.3 Utility Data Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 20
7.1.4 Cost Analysis .......................................................................................................................................... 21
7.1.5 On-premise Signs ................................................................................................................................... 21
7.1.6 Determining Demand Response Potential ............................................................................................. 21
7.1.7 Best Practice Guide ................................................................................................................................ 21
7.1.8 Test Procedure Development ................................................................................................................. 21
8 REFERENCES LIST ............................................................................................................................................ 22
APPENDIX A: QUESTIONS FOR DIGITAL BILLBOARD MANUFACTURERS................................................... 23
APPENDIX B: QUESTIONS FOR SIGN OWNERS ............................................................................................... 25
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Common Metrics Used to Describe the Energy Use of DBBs ................................................. 15
Table 2. Basic Assumptions for Calculating the Energy Use of DBBs .................................................. 16
Table 3. summary of range of reported dbb energy usage metrics, converted to annual energy use ... 16
Table 4. statewide energy use estimates ............................................................................................. 17
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Approximate Annual Energy Use of Static and Digital Billboards ............................................ 4
Figure 2. Digital billboard (left) and on-premise digital sign (right) .......................................................... 5
Figure 3. Pixels and pixel pitch .............................................................................................................. 6
Figure 4. Examples of Variations in Pixel Pitch ...................................................................................... 7
Figure 5. ESTIMATES of static and digital billboards in the U.S. and California ..................................... 9
Figure 6. Digital Billboard Market Actors .............................................................................................. 10
Digital Billboard Energy Use in California
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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 REPORT DESCRIPTION
Billboards are outdoor signs typically large in size (14 feet by 48 feet to as large as 20 feet by 60
feet) and located along highways and busy surface streets. Traditional or “static” signs are
comprised of paper panels lit at night with HID, fluorescent, or LED flood lamps. Digital billboards
(DBBs), on the other hand, are comprised of hundreds of thousands of LEDs that display pixelated
content on a continual basis. The main appeal of DBBs is that they allow for dynamic, bright, eye-
catching advertisements that can notify drivers of targeted opportunities or real-time information and
alerts. Unlike traditional static billboards, advertisements on DBBs can change easily and frequently,
and can be tailored to the season, day of the week, time of day, or even to the minute.
DBB sales and installations in the United States have increased dramatically over the past decade.
The rise in DBB sales is partly driven by the significant increase in revenue generated by these
products over static billboards, as owners of DBBs can sell to several different advertisers
simultaneously in a given month, compared to static billboards which only display one advertisement
at a time and therefore can only sell space to one advertiser at a time.
Since DBBs are comprised of hundreds of thousands of power consuming LEDs, most of which are
illuminated 24 hours a day, it is important to better understand the significant energy impacts of
DBBs in California. Previous reports studying the energy use of DBBs present up to a six-fold
difference in annual energy use (AEU), ranging from around 50,000 to over 300,000 kilowatt-hours
per year, among equipment from different manufacturers installed around the country. However,
DBB efficiency has improved as LED technology has matured, and today, annual energy use of new
products is likely to be on the lower end of that range. Nevertheless, even among products
manufactured today, there is a large range in performance between different manufacturers.
Understanding what accounts for this wide variation in energy use, as well as identifying strategies
to improve the overall efficiency of DBBs, will be examined in this report.
To characterize the energy use of DBBs for this report, information was obtained from primary and
secondary sources to understand the basics of the technology, major market actors, installation
trends, and market drivers, focusing on California when appropriate. Primary research included
interviews with four out of the five major DBB manufacturers in the U.S., as well as one of the largest
outdoor advertising companies in California. Secondary research was comprised of reviewing
existing studies, news articles, and information from manufacturer and sign owner websites.
1.2 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
DBB are comprised of LEDs, power supplies, cooling systems, lighting controls, and a computer,
with LEDs being the largest contributor to a DBB’s power draw. As presented in previous reports,
there is a wide range in the energy use of DBBs installed in the field, particularly when considering
that older generation DBBs were built with less efficacious LEDs. Display brightness levels and
image content are other variables beyond LED quality and efficacy that significantly affect the
energy consumption of DBBs. Other strategies to reduce the overall energy use of a DBB include
implementation of brightness control features that alter the brightness depending on the ambient
light conditions, more efficient power supplies, and smarter and less energy intensive cooling
strategies.
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Through our research it became clear that energy measurement methods and references to energy
consumption are not uniform. In this report, we outline the different metrics commonly used to
characterize DBB energy use and propose a possible method for standardizing energy consumption
reporting based on area and brightness levels. Incorporating some key assumptions about
brightness levels, operating conditions, size, and display content, we calculated a typical, current
generation DBB (14 feet by 48 feet) to use between 29,000 and 94,000 kilowatt-hours per year.
Based on our estimate of 250 to 300 DBBs installed in California, this corresponds to a range in
statewide energy use of between 7 and 28 gigawatt-hours per year, with a potential to increase
significantly based on increased installations.
By focusing on the two energy saving measures that offer the greatest potential, high quality LEDs
and tighter brightness control settings, we estimate that power reductions of up to 85% are possible,
between the best and worst products. This translates to potential annual energy savings of around
80 megawatt-hours per sign, or up to 1.36 gigawatt-hours savings per year for the installed
base of DBBs in California, based product performance data provided by manufacturers.
These estimates relied on several assumptions that could be refined through additional research. In
order to more accurately characterize DBB energy use, the following future research opportunities
are outlined at the end of the report: field monitoring, teardown analysis, utility data analysis, cost
analysis, scope expansion to cover on-premise signs, and test procedure development.
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2 INTRODUCTION
Billboards are large outdoor signs commonly used for advertising purposes along busy surface
streets and highways. Though billboards have historically consisted of static signs externally lit by
flood lamps, with the recent advancement of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and electronic display
technology, there has been a growing trend towards digital billboard (DBB) advertising.
The outdoor advertising sector began widely adopting digital technology over the past decade. The
Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the major industry trade organization
representing the outdoor advertising industry, estimates that today there are roughly 4,900 digital
billboards nationwide (OAAA 2014). In California, the emergence of DBBs is evident in most of the
major thoroughfares, such as in and around Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Francisco.
The main appeal of DBBs is that they allow advertisements to be dynamic. Unlike traditional static
billboards, advertisements on DBBs can change within seconds and messages can be tailored to
the season, time of day, or even to the minute. For example, local traffic conditions, AMBER Alerts,
police or FBI searches, weather reports, special events, and holiday weekend sales can be
displayed at the appropriate times, as message content is managed remotely through a networked
computer.
DBBs display illuminated sign content 24 hours a day through the use of LEDs and a computer that
receives images remotely via the Internet. DBBs are also equipped with lighting sensors and
controls to adjust brightness based on ambient light conditions. Given that DBBs are comprised of
hundreds of thousands of energy drawing LEDs and operate 24 hours a day, with particularly heavy
energy needs during peak demand times when ambient lighting from sunlight is the brightest, it is
important to understand the energy use of a DBB.
A commonly cited report entitled, "Illuminating the Issues: Digital Signage and Philadelphia's Green
Future," attempts to characterize the energy use of DBBs (Young 2010). The report states that there
may be up to a six-fold difference in energy use among DBBs from different manufacturers, ranging
from around 50,000 to over 300,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), as shown in Figure 1 below, though the
data presented in the report are not clearly documented. Discussions with manufacturers and
research conducted in support of this study indicate that while there is a significant range in
performance among DBBs installed in the field, products installed today are likely at the lower end of
the annual energy use range presented in the Young study, as LED efficiency has improved
dramatically over the past several years.
In this report, we present an overview of current DBB technology and characterize the market for
these products in California. Additionally, we look deeper into understanding the wide range of
reported energy usage for DBBs in order to assess the statewide energy savings opportunities.
Information and data were collected through numerous interviews and ongoing dialog with DBB
manufacturers and sign owners and through Internet-based research.
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FIGURE 1. APPROXIMATE ANNUAL ENERGY USE OF STATIC AND DIGITAL BILLBOARDS
SOURCE: YOUNG 2010
2.1 SCOPE OF STUDY
Though different applications of digital signage tend to employ very similar technology, the focus of
this study is on DBBs. As such, it is important to clarify the distinction between DBBs and other
types of digital signage. Billboards are classified as “off-premise” signs typically large in size and
located along interstates, highways and busy surface streets. Conversely, “on-premise” or
“accessory” signs are those installed on a business’ property. Figure 2 provides examples of both
types of signage. Though there are significantly more on-premise digital signs in existence than
DBBs, this study focuses only on DBBs because these signs are more standard in size and
application and are a good introduction into understanding the technology in the field.
Since the technology behind DBBs and on-premise digital signs are similar, many of the
technological issues presented in this report can be applied to on-premise signs as well. We
estimate the overall market size of on-premise signs is significant; further research is necessary to
accurately characterize the market and energy savings potential of on-premise signs.
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FIGURE 2. DIGITAL BILLBOARD (LEFT) AND ON-PREMISE DIGITAL SIGN (RIGHT)
SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES
2.2 DATA COLLECTION METHODS
To characterize the energy use of DBBs, data and information were obtained from primary and
secondary sources. Primary research included interviews with four out of the five major DBB
manufacturers in the United States (U.S.), as well as one of the largest outdoor advertising
companies (sign owners) in California. Outreach activities consisted of multiple phone
conversations, email correspondence, and in-person interviews, based on the questionnaires
provided in Appendices A and B.
Secondary research was comprised of reviewing existing studies, news articles, and information
retrieved from manufacturer and sign owner websites. This included a literature review of existing
DBB studies to provide an overview of the market for DBBs, both in the U.S. and California, identify
the major actors, and supplement the information or data provided by manufacturers and sign
owners.
3 TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
The term billboard is a generic classification referring to several types of outdoor signs. The most
common forms are bulletins and posters. Bulletins are most commonly 14 feet by 48 feet (14’ x 48’)
in size but can be as large as 20’ x 60’. These very large signs are found in high-density locations
and along highways. Posters are smaller (12’ x 24’, 11’ x 22’) and usually located alongside surface
streets in urban areas. Though manufacturers can also build to any dimensions specified by the
customer, these custom orders are not as frequent as orders for standard billboard sizes. For the
purposes of this study, we only focus on the energy use of standard-sized 14’ x 48’ billboards.
One way in which DBBs differ from traditional static signs is in the manner in which the sign content
is displayed. Traditional static signs are comprised of paper panels lit at night with high intensity
discharge (HID) lamps, fluorescent, or LED flood lamps. DBBs, on the other hand, are comprised of
hundreds of thousands of LEDs that display pixelated content on a continual basis, where the pixels
themselves are the light sources. This report section presents the components that comprise DBBs.
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3.1 PRODUCT COMPONENTS
A DBB is comprised of LEDs, power supplies, cooling systems, lighting controls, and a computer.
Each of these components is described in detail in the following sections.
3.1.1 LEDs
A typical DBB display is composed of hundreds of thousands of pixels, each of which typically
contains 3 or 4 LEDs. Though not as common, a pixel can also be a single diode. The total
number of pixels in a display is determined by the pixel pitch, which is defined as the distance, in
millimeters, of center-to-center spacing between adjacent pixels. Pixel pitch plays a large role in
the sign’s image quality or resolution (i.e. the total number of pixels in a display). Figure 3
provides an illustration of how three different color LEDs are combined to produce a single pixel,
and how pixel pitch is measured.
FIGURE 3. PIXELS AND PIXEL PITCH
SOURCE: YESCO ELECTRONICS WEBSITE
A sign that has more pixels, or smaller pixel pitch, will yield higher resolution and typically better
picture quality. LED density, defined as the total number of LEDs in one square meter, is a
related metric commonly used to convey the display performance of a DBB. It is calculated by
multiplying the number of pixels per square meter by the number of LED per pixel. Pixel pitch
and/or LED density are the key factors in determining the quality of resolution and achievable
display brightness.
According to manufacturers, a pixel pitch of 19 or 20 millimeters (mm) has traditionally been the
standard resolution for DBBs, but recent trends suggest that higher density pixel pitches, such 16
mm, are becoming more popular. These displays contain roughly 25 percent more pixels
compared to 19 mm or 20 mm displays, which allow for greater resolution resulting in a crisper,
clearer image. Since bulletins are frequently located alongside highways, and therefore typically
found at greater viewing distances, 19mm or 20 mm resolutions are still considered acceptable.
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FIGURE 4. EXAMPLES OF VARIATIONS IN PIXEL PITCH
SOURCE: OPTEC MEDIA WEBSITE
As is typical in the LED industry, the expected lifetime of the sign is often tied to the quality of the
LEDs used, as higher quality LEDs will remain brighter for a longer period of time. Current
generation high quality LEDs typically exhibit lumen maintenance values of 75,000 to 100,000
hours or more, which translates into roughly 8 to 11 years of useful life. 1 Accordingly, DBB
manufacturers typically quote lifetimes on the low end of this spectrum, at around 7 to 8 years. It
should be noted that LED lumen maintenance is not a true indication of DBB lifetime, as it does
not take into consideration actual component failure rates that may cause the system to fail before
the LEDs reach their tested lumen maintenance values.
3.1.2 Power Supply
As with LED light sources in any application, power supplies are used to convert alternating
current line voltage into a constant current that is required to drive LEDs. By regulating the
current flow into the LEDs, the power supply is able to manage the power consumption and
thermal conditions of the LEDs, which in turn determines the level of light output.
3.1.3 Cooling System
DBBs typically come equipped with fans or mechanical cooling systems to keep the LEDs,
computer, and power supplies cool, especially on hot days. Since LEDs degrade faster when
operating at higher heat, a proper cooling system is crucial for ensuring long lifetime of the
display. Most cooling systems are equipped with automatic controls to only turn on when the
display reaches a certain temperature.
3.1.4 Lighting Controls
All DBBs are installed with auto-dimming and brightness controls as a mechanism for determining
the brightness of the display. Many displays can automatically dim to a specified percentage of
brightness at a certain time of day (e.g. sunset), as determined by an astronomical time clock.
1 Lumen maintenance is a measure of how much light output remains at some point in time after the light source has been
operating. For LEDs, lumen maintenance is typically expressed as the number of hours before the light output has
degraded to 70% of initial light output.
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Alternatively, a photocell or light sensor can be used to determine ambient light levels, which are
used by a controller to set the brightness level of the sign accordingly. These two control methods
can also be used in combination, where the astronomical time clock provides backup in case of
photocell failure or error.
3.1.5 Computer
Another primary component of a DBB is the computer, which holds the content that is presented
through the sign’s display. The computer can typically be managed remotely from the Internet
and mounted behind the screen, in an easily accessible location for maintenance purposes.
3.2 OTHER TECHNOLOGIES: SOLAR
Some DBBs are powered through the use of solar panels and photovoltaic solar modules. In certain
cases, these arrays rotate to follow the sun’s path through the day, provide DBB power requirements
during daylight hours, and upload any surplus power to the grid. In Arizona, G&S Electric Inc., a
solar electric contractor, has installed off-grid photovoltaic DBBs similar to off-grid cell phone towers.
It is important to note that we have not found any evidence that these technologies are currently
being employed to a large extent with DBBs installed in California.
The major drawbacks of solar-powered DBBs are the fact they are location- and weather-dependent.
Harvesting and processing solar energy is relatively inefficient (Aust 2007). Considering the energy
savings benefits under those conversion rates, the initial installation and ongoing maintenance costs
for solar-powered DBBs can be prohibitive for sign owners.
4 CALIFORNIA MARKET CHARACTERISTICS
4.1 INSTALLED STOCK
The majority of DBBs in California are located in large metropolitan areas and alongside highways.
The OAAA estimates that there are 4,900 DBBs installed nationwide. Using the percent of total U.S.
road mileage in California as a proxy, we calculate approximately 200 to 400 DBBs are installed in
California.2 We have refined this estimate to somewhere between 250 and 300 DBBs across the
state based on information provided through outreach with the major outdoor advertising companies
that have DBBs in the following markets: Greater Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Riverside, San
Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Bakersfield, and Palm Springs.
Though the total number of DBBs currently installed in California is still relatively low, there is
significant potential for the DBB stock to increase significantly in the near future. As an upper bound,
estimates for the total number of static billboards in the U.S. range from around 365,000 (by the
OAAA) to around 450,000 by a Congressional Research Service study in 1991 (Scenic America).
Using the fraction of urban roads in the U.S. that are located in California, this translates to up to
35,000 static billboards in California (see Figure 5). Though the stated goal of DBB manufacturers to
convert all static billboards to digital may be optimistic given some jurisdictions require tradeoffs of
multiple static signs in place of a single DBB installation, conservatively assuming that just half of
2 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 4% of all roads, 5% of interstate freeways, and 8% of urban roads
in the U.S. are located in California (http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2012/tables/12s1089.pdf).
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existing static signs in California are someday converted to digital, there may ultimately be over
17,000 DBBs in California.
FIGURE 5. ESTIMATES OF STATIC AND DIGITAL BILLBOARDS IN THE U.S. AND CALIFORNIA
4.2 KEY MARKET ACTORS
The DBB market is comprised of manufacturers of digital displays, sign owners (i.e. outdoor
advertising companies), and advertisers. Secondary actors are the component manufacturers, trade
associations, installation contractors, and local municipalities.
There are several companies in the U.S. that manufacture DBBs. The largest manufacturers in the
U.S. market are Watchfire Digital Outdoor, Optec Displays, Yesco Electronics, Daktronics, and
Formetco. While most of these companies have domestic factories, some assemble their products in
Asia. There are also foreign companies that sell DBBs in the U.S. and manufacture their products in
Asia. In addition, most manufacturers source components (e.g. LEDs, computers, power supplies)
for their DBBs from overseas. Incidentally, many of these companies purchase LEDs from the same
LED manufacturers, which are also located in Asia. The components are shipped to the
manufacturers where they are assembled into DBBs and calibrated for brightness before being
disassembled and shipped in modular pieces to the customer for installation.
The customer base for the outdoor advertising market is comprised of a relatively small number of
sign owners. The largest companies are Lamar Outdoor, CBS Outdoor, and Clear Channel Outdoor.
All three of these companies operate DBBs in California as well as nationally, though they do not all
operate within the same markets in the same geographical areas. As there are also many smaller
outdoor advertising companies and individual sign owners, the aforementioned companies comprise
the vast majority of the market.
Other DBB market actors include: 1) businesses and advertising firms that lease advertising space
from sign owners and 2) local municipalities. The former group drives the demand for digital
advertising and is the motivation for sign owners to include digital billboards as part of their sign
stock. The latter group plays a role in accruing revenue from DBBs in the form of permits, taxes, and
property leases. Many municipalities are amenable to DBBs for the higher revenue potential of these
signs over static billboards. However, as described in Section 4 (Policy Drivers), some municipalities
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are not as open to the expansion to digital and have ordinances in place to either set a limit on or
prevent the proliferation of DBBs. Figure 5 diagrams the major market actors for DBBs.
4.3 DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
Product components are shipped to DBB factories, most of which are based in the U.S. Once an
order is placed, the sign is assembled and calibrated, then disassembled and shipped to the
customer.
FIGURE 6. DIGITAL BILLBOARD MARKET ACTORS
Different manufacturers have different methods for building and installing DBBs. While some use
smaller display modules that can be assembled in various configurations, the majority of
manufacturers ship DBBs to customers in 2 or 3 large pieces. Sign owners are then responsible for
installing the display at the site, which usually involves hiring general contractors. The installation
contractors oversee the installation process and use heavy equipment to affix the digital display atop
a sign structure (i.e. pole). Contractors also ensure that the necessary power and data connections
are made. Many DBB companies will send technicians to also oversee the process and to calibrate
the sign’s brightness controls after it has been installed.
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FIGURE 5 DIGITAL BILLBOARD INSTALLATION ON EAST SIDE OF SAN FRANCISCO - OAKLAND BAY
BRIDGE
SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES
4.4 SALES AND INSTALLATION TRENDS
According to manufacturers, DBB sales increased rapidly through the early 2000s with a peak
around 2009. The rise in DBB sales is partly driven by the significant increase in revenue generated
by these products over static billboards. According to some reports, each digital sign can produce
$14,000 a month in revenue, from multiple advertisers, compared with $1,000 to $2,000 for
traditional static billboards, which can serve only one advertiser at a time (Goldstein 2008).
Since the peak in 2009, DBB sales have slowed somewhat. Some manufacturers associate the
slower rate of growth post-2009 with the economic downturn, but the regulatory landscape for
outdoor advertising may also be another factor. For example, the permitting process for installing
DBBs can be burdensome and some municipalities have set a cap or ban on DBBs. Despite the
growing trend toward DBBs, manufacturers and sign owners agree that state and local policies play
a significant role in the installations of the DBBs. More information on regulatory issues relating to
DBB installation is presented in Section 4 (Policy Drivers) of this report.
Though state and local policies have begun to curtail the growth of DBB sales, lower costs in recent
years makes DBBs an even better investment than before for sign owners. According to
manufacturers interviewed, the cost of a new DBB has fallen more than half over the past few years,
with prices now ranging from $160,000 to $185,000 for a 14’ x 48’ DBB.
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4.5 POLICY DRIVERS
The regulatory landscape for DBBs is focused mainly on issues of safety (i.e. brightness, moving
images) and aesthetics. Federal, state, and local jurisdictions regulate billboards based on size,
location, brightness levels, and display times, with local ordinances often being stricter than federal
or state regulations. In addition, the outdoor advertising industry self-regulates through the OAAA
Code of Industry Principles. For DBBs, the principles are centered primarily on sign brightness as a
response to complaints regarding motorist safety and light pollution. There are no regulations
pertaining to the energy use of billboards.
Billboards were first regulated for their aesthetic and safety impacts through the Federal Highway
Beautification Act (HBA), Public Law 89-285, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October
22, 1965. The HBA is intended to protect natural and scenic beauty and to promote the safety and
recreational value of public travel along federal-aid highways. It requires states to maintain "effective
control" of outdoor advertising or else be subject to a loss of 10% of their Federal-aid highway funds.
Section 131(d) acknowledges that, "States shall have full authority under their own zoning laws to
zone areas for commercial or industrial purposes, and the actions of the States in this regard, will be
accepted for the purposes of this Act" (FHWA 2014). Each state is required to enter into a
mandatory agreement with the federal government by signing a Federal State Agreement (FSA) that
sets forth sign controls in commercial and industrial areas based on customary usage.
Since its passage in 1965, numerous amendments to the HBA and guidance documents have been
published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to provide clarity and to keep the
legislation up to date with new technologies and advertising methods. In the past as outdoor digital
advertising technology was new, local and state officials worried that the signs could pose a traffic
hazard and, therefore, be unlawful. The FHWA has ruled that digital billboards do not violate Federal
law. One of the most recent FHWA guidance documents, published in 2007, offers the following
approved ranges of acceptability for changeable digital displays:
Duration of each display is generally between 4 and 10 seconds. Eight seconds is
recommended.
Transition between messages is generally between 1 and 4 seconds. One to two seconds is
recommended.
Brightness in response to changes in light levels so that the signs are not unreasonably
bright for the safety of the motoring public.
Spacing between such signs not less than minimum spacing requirements for signs under
the FSA, or greater if determined appropriate to ensure the safety of the motoring public.
Locations where allowed for signs under the FSA except such locations where determined
inappropriate to ensure safety of the motoring public.
Prior FHWA guidance noted that changeable message signs were unlawful in states where
the FSA bars signs with "intermittent," "flashing" or "moving" lights (FHWA 2014).
The guidance provided by the 2007 HBA amendments has a significant influence on state
regulations of digital signage with each state basing its outdoor advertising regulations on the HBA.
4.5.1 California
California regulates outdoor advertising through the California Code of Regulations. Each year,
the California Department of Transportation (CalTans) publishes the “Outdoor Advertising Act and
Regulations,” which is an informal document that lists the current statutes and regulations
governing outdoor advertising in California (CalTrans 2014). According to the 2014 Edition, the
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state gives local jurisdictions (e.g. counties and cities) the authority to designate the districts or
zones in which billboards can be placed or prohibited as part of a county land or zoning
ordinance. This means local jurisdictions make the sole determination on whether DBBs are
allowed, and if so, how many can exist in a certain area. This is done through the permitting
process. Though sign owners must obtain a permit at the state level, they must also do so at the
local level, which can be very time-intensive. According to manufacturers and sign owners, the
local permitting process can take up to two years and can be prohibitive for smaller companies or
independent sign owners. Some manufactures have a local government relations department or
liaison that assists customers in navigating the permitting process.
Many jurisdictions in California have a limit or cap on the number of DBBs that can be installed.
For example, the City of Sacramento requires a number of static signs to be taken down in place
one DBB being erected. The City of Los Angeles pursued this approach in 2006 when attempting
to settle a law suit with Clear Channel Outdoor and CBS Outdoor. They agreed to allow the
companies to convert as many as 840 static billboards to digital as a way to sidestep a
moratorium on digital installations that the City passed in 2002 (i.e. the cause of the law suit).
However, in 2013 the Los Angeles Superior Court directed Clear Channel Outdoor and CBS
Outdoor to turn off 82 DBBs and 13 DBBs, respectively, ruling that the permits issued to the
companies by the City of Los Angeles under the 2006 agreement were invalid. Other cities have
self-imposed bans or moratoriums on DBB installations. The City of San Diego, for example, does
not allow any DBBs within city boundaries.
Conversely, many financially-strapped municipalities are welcoming the installation of DBBs as a
source of revenue generated from permitting, franchise, and property leasing fees for operating
within municipal boundaries. Though these jurisdictions might be permitting or considering
permitting DBBs, there are still strict guidelines and policies on the number and location of DBBs.
5 ENERGY USAGE
Though DBBs use LEDs, which are more efficient than other light sources, they require hundreds of
thousands of LEDs in order to display the image. Further, DBBs consume energy 24 hours a day,
unlike static displays which typically only use electricity for lighting at night. Moreover, DBBs
consume the most amount of energy in daylight hours when ambient lighting conditions are
brightest. During maximum daily peak demand for electricity, one DBB can contribute more to peak
loading compared to other energy-using equipment since a DBB is brighter and using its cooling
system more frequently during peak hours. Compared to static billboards, which typically use HID,
fluorescent, or LED flood lights that draw several hundred watts of power, DBBs require orders of
magnitude more power, on the range of tens of thousands of watts at full brightness. Additional
details around DBB energy use is presented in the following report sections.
Manufacturers claim that billboard energy use has improved significantly over the past several
years. A 2011 OAAA study by the Louis Berger Group3 reported that the energy consumption of 14’
x 48’ digital bulletins dropped 61% since 2007, while the energy consumption of 12’ x 24’ digital
posters declined 40% over the same period. They attributed the reduction in energy use to a number
3 Louis Berger Group is an organization that lobbies for the protection of business owners while promoting strategic
communications.
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of innovations, including controls that reduce brightness at night and improved cooling technology
(OAAA 2011). We were unable to verify the accuracy of those claims because the study is no longer
publicly-available.4
Though energy efficiency is a key selling point for manufacturers, there is very little publicly available
data on DBB energy use. According to the 2010 Scenic America5 study on the energy use of digital
signs across the country, the annual energy use of a DBB can be anywhere from 50 to 320
megawatt-hours (MWh) (Young 2010). The values presented in the study are not well-sourced and
in some cases it is not clear if they are comparing billboards of similar size. Additionally, the energy
measurement methods are not likely uniform, since there are no standardized methods for
measuring or reporting the energy use of DBBs. These factors could all contribute to the wide
variation in energy use presented in the Scenic America study.
Based on conversations with manufacturers, such a range in energy use may actually be fairly
representative of the equipment installed in the field, considering that older generation DBBs were
built with less efficacious LEDs when compared to LEDs currently available on the market. It has
been well documented that LED technology has matured rapidly in recent years. Manufacturers
widely agree that the DBBs that are produced and installed today require significantly less energy
(between 50 to 70 percent less, in some cases) than those produced only a few years ago (Camillo
2013; Daktronics 2014). The following sections discuss in detail the metrics commonly used by the
DBB industry to characterize energy use, magnitude of statewide energy use, options for improving
energy efficiency, and potential methods for standardizing energy consumption testing and
reporting.
5.1 ENERGY METRICS
Accurately assessing and comparing the energy use of various DBBs is challenging given that to-
date there is no industry standard method of measuring or referencing the energy consumption of
this equipment. Different metrics are commonly cited by manufacturers to describe DBB energy use.
For example, some manufacturers report watts per pixel (W/pixel) or watts per square foot (W/sq ft).
While per pixel efficiency including any power supply/driver losses may be the fundamental building
block of total sign energy use, data are not readily available in product literature provided by
manufacturers. Many manufacturers prefer to present energy use in terms of the whole sign, which
makes fair comparisons between different products very challenging, as this metric (i.e. W/sign)
does not factor in important considerations such as the billboard’s brightness or pixel density. Table
1 presents a list of energy use metrics commonly used in the DBB industry and the range of values
we have found through our research and conversations with manufacturers.
4 OAAA membership is required to view the study by the Louis Berger Group.
5 Scenic America is a nonprofit advocacy organization and the only national group solely dedicated to removing visual
blight and preserving and enhancing the scenic character of America's communities and countryside.
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TABLE 1. COMMON METRICS USED TO DESCRIBE THE ENERGY USE OF DBBS
Common DBB Metrics
Range of Reported Values1
Watts per pixel
0.14 – 0.2
Watts per square foot
16 – 20
Watts per sign
~15,000
1 Range of values provided by manufacturer interviews and available product literature.
Several assumptions are required before this information can be used to fairly compare the energy
use of equipment among manufacturers. First, it is crucial to account for differences in pixel pitch
and pixel configuration. Therefore, for a more accurate comparison of the energy use of displays
made by different manufacturers, it is desirable to convert from a W/pixel metric to W/sq ft by
multiplying the energy use per pixel by the number of pixels contained within one square foot,
according to the pixel pitch of the display. The following equations detail how pixel pitch is used to
calculate W/sq ft, and then W/sign, from W/pixel:
(
)
Second, it is necessary to ensure that assumptions around display image and brightness are
consistent. For example, different colors (i.e. image content) require different amounts of power, with
white being the most energy intensive. Displaying an image that is mostly dark colored might require
only 30% of the total power needed for displaying a bright white sign. Furthermore, sign brightness
can be highly variable, ranging from 100% of full brightness during the brightest periods of day,
down to 3% of daytime brightness at night (Watchfire 2012). Energy use therefore will also vary
roughly within that range. As such, it is necessary to normalize any reported energy use metric with
brightness, as well as color, before attempting to compare W/sq ft between one product and
another. This approach of accounting for brightness into a watts-per-area metric is also similar to
how energy use is measured for other digital display products, such as televisions and computer
monitors, which use watts per square inch after displaying a standardized video image test clip and
having the luminance recorded.
5.2 PER UNIT ENERGY USE
As previously stated, the energy use information provided by manufacturers often lacked specificity
around display image content and display brightness. Assuming that all data listed in Table 1 reflect
100% full output displays at maximum brightness (i.e. displaying an image that is 100% white in
color), and that the maximum brightness of all displays is equivalent, our research identified a range
of 16 to 51 W/sq ft for a current generation DBB. In order to calculate the annual energy use of a
DBB, additional assumptions around typical duty cycles and operating modes are needed. For this
report, we assume that a DBB will be operating for 24 hours a day (12 hours daylight, 12 hours
nighttime), that the display will operate at full brightness (which is capped at 50% of achievable
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maximum brightness, due to sign color and content) during the day, and that nighttime operating
power will be significantly lower than daytime operating power as reported by manufacturers.
Ultimately, ambient light levels as well as customer choice play a major role in how much sign
brightness is dimmed at night. For calculations in this report, a value of 40% was used. Table 2
describes the basic assumptions required for calculating the energy use of DBBs.
TABLE 2. BASIC ASSUMPTIONS FOR CALCULATING THE ENERGY USE OF DBBS
Parameter
Assumed Value
Daylight hours
12 hours
Nighttime hours
12 hours
Daylight operating brightness
100%
Nighttime operating brightness
40%
Average color of message content1
50%
1 As noted in Section 5.1, designs that contain heavy whites, or light colors, use more
energy than those using darker colors or primarily black
The following equation describes how the assumptions presented in Table 2 are used to calculate
annual energy use for a typical 14 feet by 48 feet (598 square feet) sign:
(
)
Using these assumptions, DBBs may consume between 29,000 and 94,000 kWh per year. More
manufacturer data on actual LED efficacy by color and brightness level is needed to be able to more
effectively estimate the expected energy consumption of these products when installed in the field.
These calculations are summarized in Table 3.
TABLE 3. SUMMARY OF RANGE OF REPORTED DBB ENERGY USAGE METRICS, CONVERTED TO
ANNUAL ENERGY USE
Reported Energy Use
by Metric
Energy Use
per Square
Foot (W)
Energy Use for
14’x48’ Sign (W)
Annual Energy Use
(kWh)
0.14 – 0.2 W/pixel
46 – 51
20,000 – 30,000
85,000 – 94,000
16 – 20 W/ft2
16 – 20
10,000 – 12,000
29,000 – 37,000
15,000 W/sign
25
15,000
46,000
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It should be noted that the energy use estimates presented in this section do not include the energy
use of other DBB components beyond the display, such as the computer and the cooling system,
because these components contribute a relatively small fraction of total DBB energy use.
5.3 STATEWIDE ENERGY USE
As described in Section 4 (Installed Stock), we estimate the total number of DBBs in California to be
around 250 to 300. This corresponds to a range in statewide annual energy use of between 7 and
28 gigawatt-hours (GWh), based on the variability in product energy use uncovered through
manufacturer outreach efforts and the uncertain range in existing stock. However, many of the
billboards operating in the field today were installed several years ago, using less efficient LEDs.
Basing statewide energy use on the range of product energy use presented in previous studies
(Young 2010), annual energy use in California could be as high as 90 GWh.
As the stock of DBBs continues to grow, statewide energy use of this product type is likely to
increase significantly. Assuming that 50% of all static billboards in California are eventually
converted to DBBs, statewide energy use for these products could reach up to 1.6 terawatt-hours
per year, based on the product performance range identified in this study. Table 4 presents a
summary of statewide energy use estimates generated in this study.
TABLE 4. STATEWIDE ENERGY USE ESTIMATES
Scenario
AEU per
Sign
(kWh)
Current
Stock in
California
Potential
Stock in
California
Current
Statewide
Energy Use
(GWh/yr)
Potential
Statewide
Energy Use
(GWh/yr)
High
Performance
DBBs
29,000
300
17,000
7
493
Low
Performance
DBBs
94,000
300
17,000
28
1,568
5.4 SAVINGS POTENTIAL
The manufacturers that contributed to this study stressed the importance of energy efficiency as a
key selling point to customers, as electric utility bills for individual signs can be hundreds of dollars
per month. Though manufacturers claim that the energy efficiency of their DBB products has
improved steadily over the past several years due largely to advances in LED and power supply
technology, there are still significant differences in the amount of energy used among products from
different manufacturers.
Many manufacturers cited LED quality as a key indicator of energy performance. One manufacturer
provided an example of two DBBs from different vendors with dramatically different energy
requirements. One efficient billboard used less than one third of the energy of the less efficient
product. Through this example, the manufacturer suggests that the savings potential from using high
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quality LEDs over low quality LEDs can be upwards of 70%. This likely represents the upper bound
of potential energy savings that can be achieved through the use of higher quality LEDs.
In addition to differences in light source efficiency, manufacturers also mentioned the importance of
automatic brightness controls in ensuring that DBBs are not using more energy by over-lighting
images during times when the image does not need to be as bright (i.e. at night). These controls
typically involve the use of a photocell to detect ambient light levels, which determines how much
power should be supplied to the LEDs. The accuracy and quality of the photocell can significantly
affect the energy use of a given sign. One manufacturer advertises a 23% reduction in energy
consumption through the use of a multidirectional light sensor that is better able to measure ambient
lighting conditions (Daktronics). Additionally, energy use depends heavily on how bright the sign
owner wants the DBB to be and how the automatic brightness controls parameters for the sign are
set. The energy savings potential from adjusting brightness control settings is highly variable
depending on what the sign owner desires but can be significant if deeper dimming is acceptable by
the sign owner. We estimate that approximately 20% to 40% additional energy savings could be
gained by tuning the brightness controls to operate the sign at more conservative brightness levels.
Aside from improving LED quality and implementing improved brightness controls, other
opportunities for reducing DBB energy use also exist. For example, power supply efficiency varies
from manufacturer to manufacturer. Though the range in quality between the best and worst
products is less dramatic than with LEDs, using a more efficient power supply may produce some
energy savings over lower efficiency or older generation power supplies. Since the energy use of
power supplies is a relatively small contribution to the total energy use of a DBB, energy savings for
increasing the efficiency of power supplies is likely limited.
Additionally, some DBB manufacturers take different approaches to managing heat generated by the
display. While a cooling fan is typically needed to prevent the computer, LEDs, and power supplies
from overheating, some DBBs are able to smartly control the fans to only operate when
temperatures reach levels that require active cooling. Other DBB manufacturers are exploring
passive cooling techniques, such as liquid insulation that also reduces active cooling energy needs.
In terms of overall energy use, however, active cooling is a relatively minor component, and
improving the efficiency of the cooling system will only result in an average total power reduction of a
couple hundred watts at most.
In our discussions, manufacturers did not identify the impact of display resolution or pixel
configuration on DBB power needs as a major energy efficiency issue. As previously mentioned,
higher resolution displays contain more pixels and/or pixel configurations which contain more LEDs
per pixel result in a greater number of total LEDs; with a greater number of LEDs, the maximum
achievable sign brightness is also increased. A higher LED count therefore allows the DBB to
operate individual LEDs at lower drive currents in order to achieve the same sign brightness of a
DBB with fewer LEDs. Operating at lower drive currents generally helps extend LED lifetime by
reducing heat to the LEDs. Depending on how the LED and power supply have been designed,
lowering the drive current may also slightly increase LED efficacy, and therefore, operating
efficiency. Additional research is needed for understanding how display resolution or pixel
configuration may affect power needs for DBBs.
In summary, the key energy savings opportunities for DBBs come from the use of high quality LEDs
and tighter brightness control settings. Together, by focusing only on these two energy saving
measures, we estimate that power reductions up to 85% are possible, between the most and least
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efficient products. This translates to potential annual energy savings of around 80 MWh per sign, or
up to 23.8 GWh per year for the total installed base of DBBs in California.
5.5 TEST PROCEDURE CONSIDERATIONS
In order to accurately characterize the energy use of various DBBs for the purpose of comparing the
energy efficiency of these products, a standardized test procedure to measure the power
consumption is necessary. Because DBBs are used to display a wide variety of images, each with
different color schemes and brightness levels, the test procedure must account for variations in the
energy intensities of displaying different colors. One possible approach could be to measure the total
energy use of a DBB with a standardized dynamic video clip, similar to what is used in the test
procedure to measure the energy use of televisions for compliance to the California’s Appliance
Efficiency Standards (Title 20). The standardized dynamic video clip would represent display content
that would reasonably approximate content on DBBs. Additionally, since DBBs typically use
automatic brightness dimmers that operate differently, the test procedure should also include energy
measurements at different brightness (i.e. luminance) levels typical of different operating conditions,
similar to how televisions with automatic brightness control features are tested.
Given the large size of this equipment type, it will be challenging to measure sign brightness without
interference from ambient light sources. As such, another possible approach to measuring DBB
energy use and brightness is to focus on the individual components of each sign. In such a test
procedure, a single LED pixel, or a small group of LED pixels of predefined size, would be evaluated
for energy use and brightness. Energy use of additional DBB components, such as the computer
and fans used for active cooling, would be metered separately. This “bottom-up” approach is
preferable, at least in the short term, as it provides significant additional detail on component-level
energy usage. This type of data can then be used to identify key differences between products from
different manufacturers and help isolate opportunities for performance improvements for all DBBs.
Significant additional research is required to develop the appropriate test procedure parameters. As
a first step, metering data should be collected for field installed DBBs and for individual DBB
components. Also, it may be necessary to survey sign manufacturers and owners to learn more
about common display colors and patterns, as well as default brightness control settings, in order to
better understand typical operating profiles.
6 UTILITY INCENTIVE PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS
As DBBs are becoming increasingly more popular and more DBBs are installed around the state,
the savings potential from incentivizing the installation of more efficient DBBs is significant. A utility
incentive program could be especially effective for this product, given the relatively small number of
relevant market actors. With a reasonable amount of outreach and marketing, a utility program could
easily insert itself into the distribution chain and begin influencing customer purchase decisions.
This report identified brightness controls and the quality of LEDs and power supplies as the primary
strategies for ensuring efficient operation. A utility incentive could be based on the following
prescriptive measures:
Minimum LED efficacy (lumens per watt)
Minimum power supply efficiency
Mandatory settings for automatic brightness controls to limit display brightness below a
certain threshold
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Based on the analysis presented in the Energy Usage section of this report, the combined measures
could yield a difference of 85%, between the best and worst performing products on the market.
Some DBB topics that would need to be better characterized for the development of an incentive
program work paper include:
Improved understanding of the load profile of DBBs.
Research on the incremental cost of the efficiency improvements outlined in this report.
Understanding of the vintage of installed DBBs.
Annual shipments analysis and projections.
7 CONCLUSIONS & FUTURE RESEARCH
Given the large power requirements and constant usage, DBBs consume a significant amount of
energy. However, there are a number of opportunities to continue increasing the energy efficiency of
DBBs, particularly as more advances are made in LED and power supply technologies. An incentive
program could help influence 1) manufactures to design more energy efficient products or 2)
influence purchasers to buy and install only the most efficient equipment. Given the potential for
technologically feasible energy savings, a utility rebate program that incentivizes the purchase and
installation of more energy efficient DBBs could result in significant energy savings and
corresponding greenhouse gas emission reductions for California.
7.1 FUTURE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Based on the information collected from manufacturers, sign owners, existing studies, and web-
based resources, it is evident there is a lack of consistent data and documented information
pertaining to the energy use of DBBs. In order to accurately characterize the energy use of this
ubiquitous equipment, additional research opportunities are presented below.
7.1.1 Field Monitoring
By metering DBBs currently installed in the field, it will be possible to corroborate manufacturer
claims pertaining to product energy use and efficiency. Ideally, it would be best to study DBBs of
the same size from multiple manufacturers installed in different years to identify differences in
energy consumption. Furthermore, it will be necessary to work directly with the owners of the
signs being metered to gain an understanding of sign content and brightness settings. Field
monitoring may also reveal differences in energy use among products installed in different climate
zones. Finally, field monitoring over the course of several days can help better understand usage
cycles and, potentially, contributions to electricity load during peak times.
7.1.2 Teardown Analysis
By breaking a DBB into its component pieces and studying the display, cooling system, computer,
and brightness controls separately, it may be possible to more accurately assess the most
effective opportunities for improving energy efficiency. A thorough teardown analysis would
require close collaboration with manufacturers to obtain access to pre-assembled components for
hands on testing.
7.1.3 Utility Data Analysis
Collecting and analyzing utility data on DBB energy use will provide important insight on high
level DBB energy use patterns. Customer permission is typically required before utilities are able
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to release billing information, so it will be necessary to work closely with utility representatives
and sign owners to obtain the data. The level of specificity in the data will dictate the efficacy of
the analysis in revealing trends in DBB energy use and efficiency.
7.1.4 Cost Analysis
Additional research on the cost of improving energy efficiency is needed before incentive
programs or policy changes can be recommended. This would involve researching the cost to the
sign manufacturer of using improved DBB components, such as higher quality LEDs and power
supplies, and developing an understanding of how these costs are passed onto the sign owner
and/or the advertiser.
7.1.5 On-premise Signs
Billboards are classified as “off-premise” signs typically large in size and located along highways
and busy surface streets. Conversely, “on-premise” or “accessory” signs are those installed on a
business’s property. Though there are significantly more on-premise digital signs in existence
than DBBs, there is more variability in sizes and applications when looking at on-premise digital
signs. Since the technology behind DBBs and on-premise digital signs are similar, many of the
technological issues presented in this report can be applied to on-premise signs as well. Further
research is necessary to accurately characterize the market and energy savings potential of
these types of signs following similar methodology we used to characterize DBBs in this report.
7.1.6 Determining Demand Response Potential
DBBs can contribute to peak loading since they typically at maximum brightness levels,
corresponding to maximum power draw, to compete with ambient lighting conditions that are
brightest during daily system peak demand for electricity. Additionally, during peak hours when it
is warmest, a DBB cooling system will likely need to run more frequently. Further research is
required to better understand the potential to reduce the electricity demand of a DBB, and its
components, during peak hours and still adequately meet advertisers’ needs.
7.1.7 Best Practice Guide
Due to the lack of uniformity in referencing the energy use of DBBs, a best practice guide would
be useful to educate sign owners and advertisers on common DBB energy use metrics and
efficiency considerations. Additionally the guide could provide detail on very specific energy
efficient practices they should consider when operating and advertising on DBBs. Development of
the guide would involve the solicitation of input from all stakeholders, including manufacturers,
sign owners, and advertisers to account for potential benefits, costs, and other considerations
related to improving DBB energy efficiency.
7.1.8 Test Procedure Development
An industry standard test procedure is needed to ensure that accurate energy use is reported by
manufacturers. Until a test procedure is developed, purchasers have no simple method for
objectively comparing the energy efficiency of different products. Several ideas for test procedure
considerations have been presented in this report, but significant additional research to collect
actual energy use data and an enhanced understanding of certain technical issues, such as
testing conditions, is needed. Many of the research avenues identified above may ultimately
contribute to development of a test procedure.
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Camillo, J. 2013, Aug. 9. “Bright Lights, Big Assembly.” Assemblymag.com.
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APPENDIX A: QUESTIONS FOR DIGITAL BILLBOARD
MANUFACTURERS
1. Can you describe the full distribution chain for digital billboards, from component manufacturing
to customer delivery/installation?
a. Where are your digital billboards manufactured (factory locations)?
b. How are the digital billboards shipped? Are the digital billboards shipped pre-assembled or
in pieces?
c. Who installs the digital billboards (you or customer)?
2. Who do you purchase your LEDs from (e.g. manufacturer direct)?
a. What “tier” of LED manufacturer?
3. What are the most common sizes of digital bulletins and posters that you offer (e.g. 14x48,
12x24, 10x36)?
a. Is a 12x24 LED sign also marketed as a (highway) billboard/to billboard sign owners?
b. What is your bestseller(s) (i.e. most popular size)?
c. Do you offer custom projects (e.g. non-standard sizes/shapes/applications such as
stadium scoreboards, etc.)? If so, what percentage of your sales are custom projects?
4. How many LEDs are typically in a 14 x 48 foot sign? 12 x 24 foot sign?
5. What are the industry standard resolutions for digital billboards and posters? What is the
average pixel density (# pixels per square foot) for each?
6. What is the average lifespan of a digital billboard? What important assumptions are used in your
lifetime estimate?
7. Do your digital billboards have auto-dimming and full brightness control capabilities (or any other
advanced controls options)? How are these controls features implemented?
8. How is sign content managed? Remotely or on-site (i.e. are your digital billboards networked or
do they have an onsite/built-in computer for content management)?
9. How many watts per square foot for the bulletin and poster signs?
10. Has the energy efficiency of your digital billboards improved over time? If so, how has it
improved and by how much?
11. Do you receive questions about energy consumption or efficiency from your customers? Do you
think the energy use of digital billboards has been a consideration for your customers when
making they make purchasing decisions?
12. Is there an industry-accepted test procedure to measure the typical power consumption of digital
billboards? If no industry-accepted test procedure, how do you conduct energy testing for your
products?
a. Do you have any ideas on how a test procedure might be put together?
13. How much do your digital billboards cost on average?
a. Are digital billboards and static BBs cost competitive?
14. How much of an increase in digital billboard sales have you seen over the past 5 years?
a. Would you say the trend in digital outdoor advertising, particular billboard displays, is
increasing slowly, moderately fast, rapidly?
b. What percentage of digital billboards and static billboards do you sell?
c. Approximately how many digital billboards have you sold in California?
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d. Are municipal ordinances or other regulations on digital billboards (in CA) impacting your
sales in California?
15. Who are your largest California customers?
a. How do you find new customers?
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APPENDIX B: QUESTIONS FOR SIGN OWNERS
1. What territory(s) does your company operate in?
2. Does your company own digital billboards?
a. Are you increasing your stock to include digital billboards in new locations or replacing static
billboards with digital billboards?
i. What is the incentive for changing outdoor signage from static to digital (if there is
one)?
ii. Who is marketing/promoting the use of digital billboards (e.g. sign manufacturers;
trade associations; advertisers)?
b. What percentage of your stock is comprised of digital billboards?
i. How many are bulletins (and what sizes) and how many are posters (sizes)?
ii. What is the most popular size?
iii. How many digital billboards do you have in California?
1. What sizes?
c. How many digital billboards do you plan to install in the coming years?
d. Are you facing any regulatory barriers to installing digital billboards?
e. Can you describe the factors that influence the purchasing decision of a billboard product
(e.g. cost, increased revenue/profit potential, brand; display performance/resolution, existing
relationships with manufacturers, energy efficiency, customer interest in digital advertising)?
f. Approximately what percentage of your sign stock are digital billboards, static billboards,
and “on-premise” LED signs?
2. Has there been a growing interest in digital billboard advertising among your customers?
a. What percent of your customers opt for digital billboard advertising versus static BBs?
i. Why do they choose one over the other?
b. Which medium do you prefer and why?
3. Can you describe the process for purchasing and installing a digital billboard? How are the digital
billboards installed at the site (i.e. installation method)
a. Do you purchase digital billboard directly from the manufacturer?
b. Do you need to assemble the billboard or does it come pre-assembled?
c. What is your average cost for equipment and installation?
d. Have you seen a return on investment?
4. Can you describe the maintenance of digital billboards?
a. How often must the digital billboards be serviced?
b. What is the typical annual cost of operating a digital billboard?
c. What is the average monthly or annual cost of powering one sign?
d. What are the components of cost (e.g. maintenance, electricity)?
5. Are your digital billboards individually metered? If so, are you able to share this data (either
confidentially or publicly)?
a. Do energy costs factor into your decision-making process?
6. Is the sign content managed onsite or remotely (e.g. networked)?
7. Does it cost more to advertise on digital than static billboards?
8. How do you bill customers?
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a. How does the billing structure or rates for digital billboards differ or relate to the billing
structure for static billboards?
9. Does your company have digital billboards installed on city-owned properties?
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We do NOT live in Las Vegas and there's a reason... it's hideous!
Phoenix needs to maintain a modicum of dignity and beauty in
it's landscape (unlike the gawdy WHITE mansions littering our
beautiful urban mountains) without completely destroying it with
those huge, disgusting, eye scum of lighted, flashing billboards!
Give us a break from stupid ideas!!
Keep Phoenix UN-lit!
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Please register my opposition to the Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards).
I regularly drive from Phoenix to Payson and the billboards
outside Rye on Highway 87 always make me think how awful
billboards are and how unsightly. The county does not need
additional or expanded billboards.
I do not want intrusive light to trespass into residential areas. I do
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drivers and compromising driver safety. I do not want advertising
technology to rob our public views and beautiful scenery during
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As former Chair and 11 year member of Camelback East Village
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are not only a distraction but an eyesore as well. They in no way
enhance our city and neighborhoods. Leave them in Las Vegas!
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<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
Joe
Last Name
Schneider
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
jschneider@morganchaney.com
Phone Number
6026771877
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
I am completely opposed to any further billboards electronic or
otherwise and especially the ones be requested in this case.
They are unsightly, distracting and immensly inappropriate.
People don't need anymore media bombardment or
environmental clutter. Please stop these from happening.
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From:
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To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 8:05:32 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
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From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2021 9:40 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
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Susan
Last Name
mccartan
Organization
self
City
Scottsdale
Zip
85251
Email
susankaib1@gmail.com
Phone Number
4809908334
Phone Type
Home
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
light pollution is already significant in Maricopa County, this
would further degrade the night sky experience. It would also be
distracting to drivers.
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Cc:
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Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 8:05:50 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2021 10:44 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
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Celeste
Last Name
Silvernail
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85018
Email
celestesilvernail@outlook.com
Phone Number
6026901017
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
Yes
Comments
I strongly oppose this request. We need to protect our beautiful
scenery along highways and avoid distractions to drivers. Safety
and natural beauty should be maintained and we should not
curtail to profits for corporations that are not invested in this.
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Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 8:06:09 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2021 2:06 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
Field not completed.
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Sharon
Last Name
Denny
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85003
Email
DENNY.SHARON@GMAIL.COM
Phone Number
60262645123
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
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.
Sharon Denny
507 W. Lynwood St
Phoenix, AZ, 85003
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Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 8:06:35 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2021 10:43 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
Field not completed.
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Washburn
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Scottsdale
Zip
85257
Email
rbwashburn@gmail.com
Phone Number
6023507884
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
This proposed change, while it may be very helpful for the sign
companies, would not be in the best interest of the citizens. I
oppose the change and ask that the quality of the citizen's
environment be put ahead of the ergonomic benefit of the sign
companies.
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Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 8:07:00 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2021 8:25 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
Patricia
Last Name
Zermeno
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85003
Email
Powerzmedia@me.com
Phone Number
602-577-0087
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
Dear Planning and Zoning Commissioners - Digital Billboards are
not what Maricopa county needs now or ever. Most of you are
old enough to remember when you could look into the night sky
and see more than plane lights and satellites. Most of you
remember looking up to the wonder of a night sky filled with
stars.
What are we leaving our children and grandchildren to gaze at in
wonder?
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.
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From:
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To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 8:07:21 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2021 9:19 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
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Katherine
Last Name
Kunberger
Organization
Maricopa Resident
City
Phoenix
Zip
85003
Email
kjkunberger@yahoo.com
Phone Number
6026167668
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
I oppose the change to permit larger, closer spaced, illuminated
digital signs on county lands and along roadways. 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.
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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:
Monday, July 19, 2021 8:07:35 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2021 10:01 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
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Vikki
Last Name
Reed
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
vikkireedstudio@gmail.com
Phone Number
6027418295
Phone Type
Home
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
Electronic billboards contribute to distracted driving and increase
the likelihood of traffic accidents.
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Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 8:07:51 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2021 4:50 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
Marie
Last Name
Thearle
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85028
Email
mthearle22@gmail.com
Phone Number
9175337396
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
Please consider how lighted digital signs will contribute to light
pollution at night and affect wildlife. In addition, with the risk of
climate change becoming more evident, please realize lit
billboards can use the same amount of energy as 15 households.
Further, the amount of electricity usage increases during peak
hours, when businesses and residents need it most.
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Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 8:08:07 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2021 8:56 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
Field not completed.
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Samuel
Last Name
Schneider
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
Field not completed.
Email
sschnei8@asu.edu
Phone Number
6024890673
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
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.
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comment. The only file
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From:
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Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 8:51:14 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 8:34 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
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Jessica
Last Name
Wells
Organization
Morgan Chaney LLC
City
Phoenix
Zip
85021
Email
jwells@morganchaney.com
Phone Number
555-555-5555
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
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.
Jessica Wells
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Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 9:10:43 AM
Thank you,
Kathy Semder
Ombudsman
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 9:03 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
Connie
Last Name
Williams
Organization
Field not completed.
City
GLENDALE
Zip
85310
Email
connie@kwdphoto.com
Phone Number
7604557688
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
No
Comments
I am opposed to any further billboards, electronic or otherwise
and especially the ones requested in this case. They are
unsightly, oversized and distracting. People don't need any more
media bombardment or environmental clutter. Please stop this
from happening.
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First Name
Paula
Last Name
Kucharz
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Please vote NO! Have you seen how bright those signs are near
the airport! Save our dark skies, whenever possible.
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Case Number & Project
Name
TA 2018002
Comment
I want to express opposition to the mentioned case number, off-
site advertising signs. Billboards
Name
Sandra Beutler
Email Address
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Phone Number
574-286/5389
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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
Dedra
Last Name
Cannon
Organization
Field not completed.
City
Phoenix
Zip
85018
Email
dedra.cannon2@gmail.com
Phone Number
480-363-0431
Phone Type
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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.
Within the imminent impact of the human footprint on our world
as evidence by world-wide climate change, we would do well to
limit our impact on our environment before it is too late and we
have nothing left to advertise.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment – TA2018001.
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Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 1:24:57 PM
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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
Tom
Last Name
Mozdzen
Organization
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City
Gilbert
Zip
85233
Email
tjmozdzen@gmail.com
Phone Number
4804975703
Phone Type
Home
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No
Comments
My main objection to allowing more electronic billboards is that
they create light pollution which can not be fixed by shielding or
other means. Once they are up, they are there to stay. Other
forms of lighting like street lights and porch lights can be fixed by
shielding, but not electronic billboards
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Date:
Monday, July 19, 2021 1:25:19 PM
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Emily
Last Name
Bruso
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85014
Email
emsbruso@gmail.com
Phone Number
6023322102
Phone Type
Mobile
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Comments
I am a Phoenix native and I believe that electronic billboard signs
will be distracting and unsightly. I oppose this proposal.
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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
Benjamin
Last Name
Fisher
Organization
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City
Laveen
Zip
85339
Email
benjamin_fisher@hotmail.com
Phone Number
6026176143
Phone Type
Mobile
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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.
Benjamin W. Fisher
4745 W. Piedmont Drive
Laveen, AZ 85339-9644
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Date:
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:58:13 AM
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Don
Last Name
Steuter
Organization
Sierra Club
City
Phoenix
Zip
85016
Email
dsteuter@hotmail.com
Phone Number
602-9565057
Phone Type
Home
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Comments
As Conservation Chair of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the
Sierra Club I urged you to reject text amendment TA 2018001
Off-site advertising signs. These large, electronic billboards
distract drivers, consume excessive electricity, mar scenic views
and affect dark skies efforts to foster wildlife populations, protect
neighborhoods and protect observatories. Planning and Zoning
and the project proponent argue that this amendment applies
only of county islands within municipalities, but the precedent will
be set for future Maricopa County officlals to extend it county
wide. Please help stop the incessant bombardment of electronic
advertising and save what's left of our scenic roadways.
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Date:
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:59:26 AM
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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
Sharon
Last Name
Kelsey
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85086
Email
sharkels99@yahoo.com
Phone Number
8165910775
Phone Type
Mobile
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No
Comments
The residents of this area do not support the addition and/or
expansion of billboards and signage. This is a rural area, and we
all live here because we enjoy this lifestyle,free of clutter.
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Date:
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:51:07 AM
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Transportation
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
Charles
Last Name
Gaglio
Organization
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City
Star Valley
Zip
85541
Email
cjgaglio@verizon.net
Phone Number
9175198005
Phone Type
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No
Comments
The installation of lighted billboards is one egregious ideas ever.
The light pollution and the unsightly ugliness should make this
one of the worst.
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Date:
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
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First Name
Milt
Last Name
Stamatis
Organization
Arizonans for Planting 1 Million trees
City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
miltstamatis@gmail.com
Phone Number
6025680400
Phone Type
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Comments
Dark skies in Maricopa County will be negatively impacted.
Daytime aesthetics as well as distracting drivers are added bad
outcomes.
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Date:
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:27:44 AM
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Case Number & Project
Name
TA 2018001 Off-site advertising signs (billboards)
Comment
I'd like to register my opposition to this application
Name
Jacqueline Giles
Email Address
jlgiles19@gmail.com
Phone Number
925 683 2754
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From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
FW: Electronic Billboards in Maricopa County; –TA2018001
Date:
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:28:22 AM
From: KEVIN KOZEL <kevin.kozel@cox.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 4:59 PM
To: ray.baker@maricopa.gov
Cc: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Electronic Billboards in Maricopa County; –TA2018001
Dear Mister Baker,
I am opposed to adding any new electronic billboards in Maricopa County which will be
allowed if TA 2018001 is allowed to pass.
The billboards are a distraction to the motoring public, will light up our neighborhoods with
way too much night-time light and be very bad for the astronomy community here is Arizona.
Please reject the proposed Text Amendment of TA 2018001. It is not good for the people of
Maricopa County to have so much added light in an already heavily light polluted city.
Thank you for considering my viewpoints.
Kevin Kozel, Glendale, Arizona.
Retired ADOT Civil Engineering Technician
Treasurer, Saguaro Astronomy Club, Phoenix, Arizona
kevin.kozel@cox.net
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Subject:
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Date:
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:53:31 AM
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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
Joan
Last Name
Kelchner
Organization
Roosevelt Historic District
City
Phoenix
Zip
85003
Email
DrJ4Roosevelt@cox.net
Phone Number
602-257-8385
Phone Type
Home
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No
Comments
The size, spacing & digital nature of these proposed sign
changes would be not only incompatible, but detrimental to the
historic residential neighborhoods surrounding the fairgrounds &
Phx Country Club.
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From:
bobryan2010@gmail.com
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
TA2018001
Date:
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 4:21:21 PM
Mr. Banker
This amendment has been under consideration (and opposition) since
2018. It appears there have been numerous and passionate public
hearings, emails and letters every time this comes up for comment.
My simple question – other than revenue, what is the benefit of this
change? How does this enhance anything associated with life in
Maricopa county?
Please count me among the opposition
Thanks
Bob Ryan
10779 E Rising Sun Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
708-301-0536
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Estelle
Last Name
Goodell
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85003
Email
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Phone Number
5857279792
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Oppose the proposed the billboard changes!
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Do not allow electronic billboards on county lands. Keeps our
skies dark. We don’t need our area to look like Las Vegas.
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Roberta
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Scottsdale
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I moved here from Illinois 7 years ago, partly for the beauty of the
area. Illinois has thousand of bill boards, all unsightly and pretty
much useless. Never have I used a service advertised this way. I
do not want these in Maricopa county.
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The last thing we need here is to look like Las Vegas. We need
our dark skies and natural desert beauty far more than sign
company profits. It's terrible enough that such signs are a blight
along the 101 on the reservation. Not in Maricopa!!!
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George
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Holusha
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holusha design
City
Phoenix
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These changes seem to be made by the company that has the
most to benefit from it. The increased density of these lighted bill
boards as well as the increased height are really going to ruin the
night sky and make night driving difficult in the proximity to them.
It also seems that the number of meetings to discuss these
changes has been reduced in an obvious effort to make it difficult
for people to make their opposition known.
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Ray
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Vorbeck
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Citizen
City
Glendale
Zip
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I am against any further light pollution and degradation of our
nightime skies. These billboards are distracting to drivers and
constitute a safety hazard. Please see
https://www.facebook.com/IDAdarksky/ This association is
located in Tucson and certifies cities around the world for their
efforts to reduce light pollution. To see the night skies and Milky
Way, one has to go 50 miles out of Phoenix. More digital sign are
bad for multiple reasons. Please turn this idea down. Please
adopt lighting policies like Tucson, Sedona, and Flagstaff!
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Michael
Last Name
McDonald
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Chandler
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Digital signage is a blight on the landscape, detrimental to
resident's sleep, wildlife, driver safety, and does not contribute to
an essential county service..
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Kenneth
Last Name
Cotter
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Fountain Hills
Zip
85268
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Electric billboards are the most offensive form of advertising
other than a loud speaker blaring hate speech outside your
house at dawn. PLEASE do not allow this to pass. PLEASE!!!!
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First Name
Robert
Last Name
Newman
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City
New River
Zip
85087
Email
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4802257830
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Comments
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.
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First Name
Mark
Last Name
Savan
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City
Scottsdale
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Email
marksavan@yahoo.com
Phone Number
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Comments
I strongly oppose the proposed amendment that would increase
the amount of artificially-lit and digital billboard area. Beautiful
daytime and night skies are one of our great natural assets that
we need to preserve whenever possible. The proposed
amendment would consume this public asset for private gain.
Please reject the proposed text amendment
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First Name
Ronald
Last Name
Bauer
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City
Scottsdale
Zip
85255
Email
ronbauer2@gmail.com
Phone Number
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Comments
The last thing we need is bigger, brighter billboards. They add to
light pollution, obliterate the night sky, their excessive brightness
and contrast at night will impact driver's night vision adversely
not to mention it negatively impacts our "western" community feel
with overly commercialized in-your-face marketing. Please reject
the proposed amendment TA2018001
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First Name
Steven
Last Name
Ruttenberg
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85086
Email
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Comments
I oppose the digital sign proposal as it will further destroy the
night sky and waste energy As anengineer and scientistI am
opposed.
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Citizen Comments
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
Planning and Development
I would like to
Express opposition
First Name
G.G.
Last Name
George
Organization
(President) Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition
City
Phoenix
Zip
85007
Email
gggfabgal@outlook.com
Phone Number
6022523151
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The Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition is opposed to the
above referenced expansion of digital billboards with only 150
feet separation from residential areas. The Coalition also
opposes the proposed reduction in spacing and increase in
height.
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
RAYMOND
Last Name
HEINLE
Organization
East Valley Astronomy Club
City
Gilbert, AZ
Zip
85295
Email
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The Phoenix light dome is continually growing both in diameter
height. Please don't increase the brightness of the light dome.
Digital signs are huge, bright sources of light as opposed as to
conventional signs that are relatively dim sources of scattered
light. Digital lights are also broadband as opposed to sodium and
mercury vapor light which have specific wavelengths which can
be filtered.
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Darcy
Last Name
Meyer
Organization
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City
Laveen
Zip
85339
Email
darcy3535@gmail.com
Phone Number
4803324120
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Comments
Big intrusive billboards on our highways are ugly, distracting, 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!
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Date:
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Citizen Comments
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
David
Last Name
Meyer
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City
Laveen
Zip
85339
Email
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Phone Number
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Comments
Protect our landscape from monstrosities like these billboards.
Protect our highways from distracted drivers. Don't let companies
dictate the rules and regulations for themselves. Protect Laveen
and the 202 from ending up like I10. It is really unnecessary.
I urge you to oppose TA2018001
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Greg
Last Name
Schwimer
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City
Scottsdale
Zip
85260
Email
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Phone Number
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Comments
Billboards are an outmoded means of advertising. Adding
electronic displays only makes this worse. They are unsightly,
bright, and disruptive to our evening skies. Many flash by design,
which cause one to look suddenly in their direction. This is a
danger to drivers and pedestrians. They add noise to our
environment, hinder what's left of our night-time view of the
skies, and only suit the purpose of one group - the advertisers.
Please do not approve these eyesores.
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Robert
Last Name
Ryan
Organization
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City
Scottsdale
Zip
85262
Email
bobryan2010@gmail.com
Phone Number
708-301-0536
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Comments
This amendment has been under consideration (and opposition)
since 2018. It appears there have been numerous and
passionate public hearings, emails and letters every time this
comes up for comment.
My simple question – other than revenue, what is the benefit of
this change? How does this enhance anything associated with
life in Maricopa county?
Please count me among the opposition
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Thomas
Last Name
Curry
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
85020
Email
canyonhiker2@cox.net
Phone Number
602-331-8654
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The current digital billboards are obnoxious and glaring. We do
not need more distractions and glare as we drive our highways.
Rather than making us safer, these billboards distract drivers and
present visual eyesores to the county citizens.
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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Express opposition
First Name
Andrea
Last Name
Bornholdt
Organization
Citizen
City
Chandler
Zip
86224
Email
bornholdtandrea@gmail.com
Phone Number
14806928155
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Comments
Please do not allow off-site neon billboards. Dark skies at night
are essential for human health and wildlife survival. A large
tourism appeal for AZ is the Astronomy community. The valley is
already all too bright at night and the stargazers rather drive to
the dark sky cities up north. The entire Valley should strive to
become a dark sky community. Off site neon billboards only
benefit the billboard makers. Besides, digital marketing is way
more effective for most businesses. Thank you for looking into
this.
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Date:
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Citizen Comments
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
Department
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First Name
Crystal
Last Name
DeVelis
Organization
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City
PHOENIX
Zip
85018
Email
xtalphx@msn.com
Phone Number
6025538833
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Comments
Please oppose this measure. Your actions will contribute to my
voting decisions.
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Date:
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:05:37 PM
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Citizen Comments
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Arthur
Last Name
Vigil
Organization
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City
Phoenix
Zip
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Email
av3design@gmail.com
Phone Number
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Comments
I am very concerned at how we have destoyed the Sonoran
Desert. From the perspective of tourism and beauty, we've
created a dystopian city. Arrival from any direction into the
Phoenix metro areas one is not greeted with the beauty of the
Sonoran Desert, rather its a series of Billboards and APS
powerlines. I'm a world traveler and the contrast of how we have
integrated chaos and disorder into our built environment is in
stark contrast to many communities around the world that have
stated that their landscape and local beauty was higher priorty
than advertizing. Imagine this dystopian landscape in Tuscany?
The beautiful deserts around Marrakech? Paris? Please consider
to the "cost" of allowing our county to look like a dystopian post
apocalyptic billboard city. Many of my tourist friends from around
the world who visit Arizona and land in Phoenix ask me why
we've allowed disorder and choas to ruin the beauty of the
desert?
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Date:
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:40:35 PM
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Case Number/Rule
TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Amit
Last Name
Mujumdar
Organization
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City
Tempe
Zip
85284
Email
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Phone Number
9372321485
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Date:
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:42:21 PM
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TA2018001 - Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards)
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First Name
Cherie
Last Name
Roy
Organization
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City
Scottsdale
Zip
85260
Email
shezola1@yahoo.com
Phone Number
6236940019
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Comments
WE do NOT want digital billboards in Scottsdale.
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Date:
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:49:50 PM
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First Name
John
Last Name
Kundrat
Organization
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City
Chandler
Zip
85226
Email
johnkundrat@me.com
Phone Number
2088160888
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Comments
Light pollution & landscape altering visual distractions are foolish
in my opinion. Don't let signage clutter our county vistas.
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Date:
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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 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
Renee
Last Name
Guillory
Organization
(none)
City
Phoenix
Zip
85013-3629
Email
reneehguillory@gmail.com
Phone Number
6029185170
Phone Type
Mobile
Would you like someone to
contact you?
Yes
Comments
To Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
I strongly oppose the poorly-thought-out Text Amendment (TA) -
TA2018001 – Off-site Advertising (Billboards) because it would
change current policy to allow digital billboards, which are hugely
disruptive and unsightly. The proposed TA would also make it
extremely easy to avert the will of neighborhoods: residents and
stakeholders should get a fair opportunity to raise concerns.
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.
If applicable, attach
supporting documentation
associated with your
comment. The only file
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From:
Bill Leal (OBM)
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Ray Banker (PND); Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Cc:
Kathy Semder (COA)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Citizen Comments
Date:
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 6:32:43 PM
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 6:15 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
Theodore
Last Name
Forte
Organization
Huachuca Astronomy Club, International Dark Sky Association
and Arizona Astronomy Consortium,
City
Sierra Vista
Zip
85635
Email
tedforte511@gmail.com
Phone Number
5204326099
Phone Type
Home
Would you like someone to
No