19 Re: Proposed Amendments to the Sarasota Sign Ordinance in the ZOU

Dear Commissioners:

I know you are tired through and through, as are we all, of this entire process, and I will be as brief as possible while making a few points about the changes proposed for "ground" signs. The goals of the Zoning Ordinance Update are admirable and, while not easy, the process actually seems to be working quite well.

Staff and community input has provided you an accurate picture of goals and repercussions, with some unintended consequences illuminated by those closest to the particular issue under discussion. You have responded with concern and insight, not pleasing all, but really upsetting surprisingly few. I am confident you won't yield to the temptation to hurry this process to a conclusion at the expense of overlooking details or trampling the rights of those whose interests remain to be addressed.