The Planning Commission of South Salt Lake is meeting on Thursday, November 19th to hear public comment on a dramatic change to the sign code in South Salt Lake. It would be important that the Planning Commission hears your voice in opposition to this.
Please sign this petition, include your name and your organization, and add your comments to oppose the code.
OVERVIEW: The proposed draft sign ordinance will result in most signs in the South Salt Lake to become "non-conforming". The proposed draft sign code will make all of the approximately 340 pole signs in the city non-conforming. In addition, most every other sign in the city will be non-conforming due to the proposed unreasonable illumination regulations. This will require businesses and other organizations to replace these signs. This will place an onerous financial burden on many businesses and others in the City of South Salt Lake. During these challenging times is the wrong time to be placing burdens on the entire business community in South Salt Lake.
Therefore, due to the serious issues noted we request that the Planning Commission NOT approve this proposed draft code and refer this code back to staff to work with the community, and stakeholders for a more balanced sign code.
SUMMARY of Issues with the Proposed South Salt Lake draft sign code:
[A] The proposed sign code draft will render most signs in South Salt Lake, from ground signs to wall signs, to become non-conforming. The proposed draft code will result in approximately 340 illuminated pole signs to become non-conforming. The City needs to fully understand the fiscal impacts that this draft code will have on the business community and others that will be required to install new signs and signs that are dramatically smaller. This will place an undue hardship on the business community and other sign users.
[B] The proposed ban on pole signs is not supportive of the business community. The costs to replace a pole sign with a very small monument sign will place an undue hardship on the business community. It is unfair for a new business, or business that is updated, since the proposed code will create a huge disparity in signs between adjacent uses.
[C] The proposed restrictive illumination standards in 17.08.100 - General Provisions, K. Illumination 5, also render almost every sign in South Salt Lake non-conforming. This will make the signs not bright enough to be seen adequately when it is dark. This will place an undue hardship on the business community and other sign users.
[D] Due to the drastic changes that are proposed in this draft code and the apparent lack of stakeholder involvement, a reasonable balance of various interests are not represented in this draft ordinance.
[E] The draft code proposes to severely restrict electronic message centers. This is a time when businesses and other entities need additional flexibility in messaging to be able to quickly and effectively communicate changes in operations or services.
We would like to voice our opposition to this before it is presented to City Council for ratification.
Talking points and letter from the International Sign Association: LINK
PLEASE PLAN ON JOINING THE MEETING:
Link to the agenda for November 19th:
https://sslc.com/uploads/Nov_19_Agenda_signed.pdf
To join the Zoom meeting for the Planning Commission:
Date: Thursday, November 19th, 7:00 P.M.
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/92427534939?pwd=RDV2RXRkSzA1Y3lw...
Passcode: 496128
You can join the meeting by phone:
Dial: US: +1 312 626 6799 Passcode: 496128
REACH OUT DIRECTLY: Reach out directly to the South Salt Lake City Planning Commission Members prior to the meeting to voice your opposition:
PLANNING COMMISSION
Laura Vernon
Commission Chair
Jeremy Carter
Christy Dahlberg
Chad Ewell
Stacey Holscher
George Pechmann
Susan Dickstein
Mary Anna Southey
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor Cheri Wood
801-464-6757
end
Thank you for your involvement in this effort.
Updates
November 19, 2020
The petition has now reached one hundred signatures from concerned business owners and residents. This result illustrates the gravity of the proposed sign code and the community desire for a more equitable solution.
Reached 250 supporters
November 18, 2020
November 18, 2020
The response to this petition has grown beyond my initial expectations. This level of engagement confirms that our local business community is united against these unreasonable regulatory changes.
Reached 100 supporters
November 18, 2020
November 18, 2020
We are approaching two hundred and fifty signatures as we prepare to present our concerns to the commission. Please circulate this petition within your professional networks today so we reach this goal before the upcoming meeting.
89 Comments
As owner of one of the largest companies in the city, I would like for this to be reconsidered with input from the business community. I would be happy to be part of that process as I agree that the sign ordinances need to be updated.
I own the Ramada in South Salt Lake. Our sign that are visible from I-80 are the only reason we can run a successful hotel in this location. We need to have freeway visibility and our signage is the most critical piece of visibility that we have.
As a business person in the SLC area it is concerning to me and my team that such stringent restrictions will be put in place. The newly proposed "CODE" is far more stringent than any other city along the Wasatch front. It is our strongest desire that the city rethink the code and its effects on local businesses in S. SLC.
I rely on signs to find businesses and services. Without signs, I'm not sure how I find the places I'm trying to go. Maps on my phone are car are confusing; I need to see signs to find what I'm looking for. Someone is complaining about making the places you what to find easy to find??
An undo financial burden on businesses in this time of hardship or anytime at all has government first written all over it. Small and big business depend on advertising and budgets to stay in business, provide for our communities and their own families, they are also a huge part of our economic stability.
Businesses are struggling during COVID. There is no way to justify adding hundreds or thousands of dollars to the budgets of small local businesses. Just stop.
In a declining economy when businesses are struggling, why are you handcuffing businesses that generate so much positivity for the community? Poor leadership
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The Planning Commission of South Salt Lake is meeting on Thursday, November 19th to hear public comment on a dramatic change to the sign code in South Salt Lake. It would be important that the Planning Commission hears your voice in opposition to this.
Please sign this petition, include your name and your organization, and add your comments to oppose the code.
OVERVIEW: The proposed draft sign ordinance will result in most signs in the South Salt Lake to become "non-conforming". The proposed draft sign code will make all of the approximately 340 pole signs in the city non-conforming. In addition, most every other sign in the city will be non-conforming due to the proposed unreasonable illumination regulations. This will require businesses and other organizations to replace these signs. This will place an onerous financial burden on many businesses and others in the City of South Salt Lake. During these challenging times is the wrong time to be placing burdens on the entire business community in South Salt Lake.
Therefore, due to the serious issues noted we request that the Planning Commission NOT approve this proposed draft code and refer this code back to staff to work with the community, and stakeholders for a more balanced sign code.
SUMMARY of Issues with the Proposed South Salt Lake draft sign code:
[A] The proposed sign code draft will render most signs in South Salt Lake, from ground signs to wall signs, to become non-conforming. The proposed draft code will result in approximately 340 illuminated pole signs to become non-conforming. The City needs to fully understand the fiscal impacts that this draft code will have on the business community and others that will be required to install new signs and signs that are dramatically smaller. This will place an undue hardship on the business community and other sign users.
[B] The proposed ban on pole signs is not supportive of the business community. The costs to replace a pole sign with a very small monument sign will place an undue hardship on the business community. It is unfair for a new business, or business that is updated, since the proposed code will create a huge disparity in signs between adjacent uses.
[C] The proposed restrictive illumination standards in 17.08.100 - General Provisions, K. Illumination 5, also render almost every sign in South Salt Lake non-conforming. This will make the signs not bright enough to be seen adequately when it is dark. This will place an undue hardship on the business community and other sign users.
[D] Due to the drastic changes that are proposed in this draft code and the apparent lack of stakeholder involvement, a reasonable balance of various interests are not represented in this draft ordinance.
[E] The draft code proposes to severely restrict electronic message centers. This is a time when businesses and other entities need additional flexibility in messaging to be able to quickly and effectively communicate changes in operations or services.
We would like to voice our opposition to this before it is presented to City Council for ratification.
Talking points and letter from the International Sign Association: LINK
PLEASE PLAN ON JOINING THE MEETING:
Link to the agenda for November 19th:
https://sslc.com/uploads/Nov_19_Agenda_signed.pdf
To join the Zoom meeting for the Planning Commission:
Date: Thursday, November 19th, 7:00 P.M.
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/92427534939?pwd=RDV2RXRkSzA1Y3lw...
Passcode: 496128
You can join the meeting by phone:
Dial: US: +1 312 626 6799 Passcode: 496128
REACH OUT DIRECTLY: Reach out directly to the South Salt Lake City Planning Commission Members prior to the meeting to voice your opposition:
PLANNING COMMISSION
Laura Vernon
Commission Chair
Jeremy Carter
Christy Dahlberg
Chad Ewell
Stacey Holscher
George Pechmann
Susan Dickstein
Mary Anna Southey
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Mayor Cheri Wood
801-464-6757
end
Thank you for your involvement in this effort.
Updates
November 19, 2020
The petition has now reached one hundred signatures from concerned business owners and residents. This result illustrates the gravity of the proposed sign code and the community desire for a more equitable solution.
Reached 250 supporters
November 18, 2020
November 18, 2020
The response to this petition has grown beyond my initial expectations. This level of engagement confirms that our local business community is united against these unreasonable regulatory changes.
Reached 100 supporters
November 18, 2020
November 18, 2020
We are approaching two hundred and fifty signatures as we prepare to present our concerns to the commission. Please circulate this petition within your professional networks today so we reach this goal before the upcoming meeting.
89 Comments
I oppose the very restrictive sign code being proposed to the South Salt Lake City planning commission. It would have a negative impact on businesses and I feel that businesses need all the help they can get. Especially at this time where they are struggling due to Covid.
As owner of one of the largest companies in the city, I would like for this to be reconsidered with input from the business community. I would be happy to be part of that process as I agree that the sign ordinances need to be updated.
I own the Ramada in South Salt Lake. Our sign that are visible from I-80 are the only reason we can run a successful hotel in this location. We need to have freeway visibility and our signage is the most critical piece of visibility that we have.
As a business person in the SLC area it is concerning to me and my team that such stringent restrictions will be put in place. The newly proposed "CODE" is far more stringent than any other city along the Wasatch front. It is our strongest desire that the city rethink the code and its effects on local businesses in S. SLC.
I rely on signs to find businesses and services. Without signs, I'm not sure how I find the places I'm trying to go. Maps on my phone are car are confusing; I need to see signs to find what I'm looking for. Someone is complaining about making the places you what to find easy to find??
An undo financial burden on businesses in this time of hardship or anytime at all has government first written all over it. Small and big business depend on advertising and budgets to stay in business, provide for our communities and their own families, they are also a huge part of our economic stability.
Businesses are struggling during COVID. There is no way to justify adding hundreds or thousands of dollars to the budgets of small local businesses. Just stop.
In a declining economy when businesses are struggling, why are you handcuffing businesses that generate so much positivity for the community? Poor leadership
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I oppose the very restrictive sign code being proposed to the South Salt Lake City planning commission. It would have a negative impact on businesses and I feel that businesses need all the help they can get. Especially at this time where they are struggling due to Covid.