Today’s Republican reports on time limits for political yard signs in WMass communities. In Northampton, “signs not pertaining to an election must be taken down 90 days after they are put up.” We encourage our supporters to comply with this ordinance. We appreciate all of you who put up our yard signs, helping us to […]
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Vote Tracker: Northampton City Council on Adult Signage, Location of Adult Enterprises (November 2006)
The minutes from the Northampton City Council meeting of November 2 have recently been released. They describe the final vote over three adult-use ordinances. We provide these minutes here for your convenience. Northampton City Council – Minutes of Meeting – November 2, 2006 (PDF) Approved: An ordinance to regulate the adult content of signage In […]
Vote Tracker: Northampton Planning Board on Adult Signage, Location of Adult Enterprises (September & October 2006)
The minutes from the Northampton Planning Board’s meetings of September 28 and October 12 have recently been released. They describe the discussion over various adult-use ordinances and how planning board members voted. We provide these minutes here for your convenience. The addresses of residents on both sides of the debate have been obscured to protect […]
Gazette: “Zoning laws set; But porn store’s plans unchanged”
Today’s Gazette reports on the City Council’s approval of adult-use zoning on November 2. The Republican also covers the story in “Council limits adult businesses”. Among other things, the new ordinances (see details) require that businesses with more than 1,000 square feet of adult material on display must locate in Northampton’s Highway Business District and be […]
Breaking News: City Council Gives Final Approval to Adult-Use Zoning Ordinances
We are pleased to report that Northampton’s City Council has just approved all three adult-use zoning ordinances under consideration. Each ordinance secured the required two-thirds majority of the council members. In brief, the ordinances regulate signage with adult content, require a 500-foot buffer zone between establishments with porn viewing booths and homes, and a 500-foot […]
Wayne Feiden Releases Final Draft of Adult-Use Ordinances for City Council to Vote on November 2
Wayne Feiden, Northampton’s Director of Planning and Development, has released final versions of several adult-use zoning ordinances for our city councilors to vote on tomorrow. We invite you to download the file and look it over:Adult-Use Zoning Ordinances – Final Draft of 10/31/06 (PDF)Some highlights: Establishments with porn viewing booths (private or semi-private) must be located in […]
Gazette: “Council to take 2nd vote on porn store regulations”
Today’s Gazette notes that the Northampton City Council will take a second and final vote on several adult-use zoning changes at its meeting on Thursday, November 2. These ordinances will affect signage, the location of stores with porn viewing booths, and the location of all large adult businesses. All the ordinances were approved by a […]
Gazette: “Planning Board to hear video, hotel proposals”
Today’s Gazette reports on the Planning Board meeting scheduled for tonight. Capital’s Video’s Site Plan has been scheduled for review at 8:30pm, but the board may decide to “continue” (delay) voting on the plan in light of adult-use zoning now being considered by the City Council.“Even if a vote isn’t taken, [senior planner Carolyn] Misch said, the […]
Gazette: “Council passes porn store laws”
Today’s Daily Hampshire Gazette reports on the debate leading up to the Northampton City Council’s approval of adult-use regulations at yesterday’s public meeting. Each regulation was approved by a two-thirds majority of the council or greater. The meeting was “standing-room only.”Those quoted in favor of the regulations included…Council president Michael Bardsley: “This isn’t a ban; we’re […]
Breaking News: City Council Approves Adult Use Ordinances at First Reading
Northampton’s City Council approved all three adult-use ordinances under consideration at tonight’s public meeting. These ordinances regulate signage with adult content, require a 500-foot buffer zone between shops with porn viewing booths and homes/schools/houses of worship, and require a similar 500-foot buffer zone between large adult enterprises and homes/schools/houses of worship. A large adult enterprise […]