[OKC] FW: Electronic Signage vote coming!

[Griffin, Iyla S.]

Thanks so much for posting this.  I did not know that the vote was pending and would be mortified if these types of signs are allowed in most areas in OKC.  Please everyone contact your council person!  These signs have no business in our neighborhoods or along our highways.  We shouldn't have to have full motion signs to contend with while we are driving at 65 mph!  It's bad enough to see people texting while driving or having to see other peoples dvd players in their vehicles!  It's not safe and extremely distracting.  Just because our attention is captured for an advertisement doesn't mean they are good advertising.


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OKC Council to Vote on Electronic Signage Ordinance


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They need to hear from you!


On Tuesday, Jan. 19, the City of OKC Council will consider an ordinance relating toelectronic message display (EMD) signs.  EMD signs range from changing texts and graphics to full-motion video.

 The Council will vote on ordinances that will regulate this popular advertising method. Neighborhoods need to be aware of what's in the proposed ordinance and how it could affect them.

The proposed ordinance will allow:

  *   Electronic signs anywhere in OKC, including in or abutting your neighborhood.
  *   In commercial areas, businesses can erect electronic signs that are up to 200 sq. ft. (by comparison, the typical electronic signs currently at Sonic drive-ins are only 25 sq. ft.)
  *   The ordinance even allows these huge electronic signs in residential areas so long as the messages are displayed for at least 8 seconds and do not have the appearance of movement.

 Is this the image we want around our neighborhoods?

If not, your City Councilperson needs to hear from you today!

Please e-mail or call today and let them know you are concerned with the impact this ordinance will have on neighborhoods. Ask them to study the issue carefully before voting to change the EMD Ordinance.

 Call 297-3884  or e-mail.....

Gary Marrs  Ward1 at okc.gov<mailto:Ward1 at okc.gov>

Sam Bowman  Ward2 at okc.gov<mailto:Ward2 at okc.gov>

Larry McAtee  Ward3 at okc.gov<mailto:Ward3 at okc.gov>

Pete White  Ward4 at okc.gov<mailto:Ward4 at okc.gov>

Brian Walters Ward5 at okc.gov<mailto:Ward5 at okc.gov>

Meg Slayer  Ward6 at okc.gov<mailto:Ward6 at okc.gov>

Skip Kelly Ward7 at okc.gov<mailto:Ward7 at okc.gov>

Patrick Ryan Ward8 at okc.gov<mailto:Ward8 at okc.gov>

Mayor Mick Cornett Mayor at okc.gov<mailto:Mayor at okc.gov>

Some concerned citizens are asking for these amendments to the proposed ordinance:

  *   Carve out the areas that currently have some type of design review, such as historic preservation districts and the urban design districts.

  *   Limit the size of electronic signs to 75 sq. ft.

  *   Assure that organized neighborhoods are notified of all permits for EMD signs that are within 300 feet of their neighborhood boundaries and are given the right to protest if they choose to.

Remember: The vote is Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 8:30am.!

Contact your councilperson or the mayor before the vote to have your opinion heard









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