Ordinance Requirements

Guys, there was a meeting regarding sign ordinances. I was asked to join but as they kept revising the meeting time I was dropped out of the loop.

Here is the nutshell from Dave Rubello:

1. A-frame signs on the rite-of-way will now be permitted. they must be professional and displayed only when the business of open. I think there will be a once a year permit required to use them.
   
   
2. Digital signs are now permitted to change the display once every 30-seconds rather than the 5-minute restriction now in effect. Mancuso's Florest will be pleased.
   
   
3. Nautical mile merchants will now be able to change or alter signs w/out having to come before council first, a time wasting requirement. This is only an old requirement for nautical mile merchants.

All this was passed in 1 1/2 hours, we were not needed cuz it all went our way anyhow.

Next on their agenda is to:
Change signage for the rear of businesses, currently we are only allowed 4 sq ft of signage.
Reduce required parking for business.

Dave promises to keep us in the loop so we can attend the next meeting.
Any requests for changes to ordinances can be sent to me and I'll take or get them to the involved for the next meeting.

Thanks,
Blair Gilbert
blair@mrhardware.com

H.A.B.A. NEWS

• CIA (Corridor Improvement Authority) a committee made up of, the Mayor and 9 others, these are business and community people with an interest in improvements on Harper. The committee would like H.A.B.A members who are interested in putting up a wall in the alley behind their business to attend a meeting and to ask for help with the cost of a survey and engineering costs. Also they may be able to help with the cost of replacement trees, and Harper frontage landscaping. Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of every month @7:15pm at City Hall; all meetings are open to the public.
Call Ray DeBates if you have any questions, @ 586-774-5950

• If you would like to start a Business Improvement District on your block, get a group mailbox or start a Private Special Assessment District come to a CIA meeting!!
Call Ray DeBates with any questions, @ 586-774-5950

• H.A.V.E. cards (“have you seen them” “have you used them”!!)
They are becoming the most talked about thing in S.C.S. shopping!
It is going strong and growing every month. This program has promoted shopping in the Shores.
It also brings additional revenue to the businesses that are signed up …Are You??
Call Blair at 586-776-9532 to get on board

Watch for the your email regarding the next General Meeting!
Location T.B.D. Email Geri @ gerloma1@aol.com to get on the list!

HABA Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Harper Avenue Business Association of St. Clair Shores (H.A.B.A.), to establish a recognizable organization devoted to the Promotion of commerce along the Harper Avenue corridor between 8 Mile and 14-Mile Roads.

In doing so we hope to cultivate a spirit of comradeship and business cooperation among the association members and merchants. It is our further goal to engage in activities that will improve the appearance, safety and customer appeal of the region.

With the cooperation of the municipal government, we will research and participate in projects designed to enhance the well being of the Avenue and community