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Council divided on proposal to create two "commercial tourism" no-sign zones in Glendale
Summary
Staff sought council consensus to designate two commercial tourism zones that would limit political signs under ARS 16-1019; council members were split and did not reach consensus at the workshop.
City staff asked the Glendale City Council on Tuesday to consider creating two municipal "commercial tourism" zones that would restrict political signs in high‑tourism commercial areas during election periods.
Tim Bowling, the city's code official, told the council that Arizona Revised Statute 16-1019 allows municipalities to designate commercial tourism or resort zones where political signs in the public right-of-way may be regulated to preserve scenic appeal for tourists. Bowling said staff worked with economic development to propose two contiguous zones near Arrowhead Mall/Bell Road and the Westgate area, and showed comparative photos of…
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