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Signs
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yard sale advertisements. It covers all signage, both private and commercial. All of it is currently under review by city staff and last Tuesday the Dinuba Planning Commission participated in their second work session to address the matter.
During the session, the commissioners heard from Karl Schoettler, a planning consultant hired by the city of Dinuba to guide the city as
it looks to amend the ordinance.
“The current ordinance is about 30 pages long,” said Schoettler. “The biggest need is for more clarity and ease of use.”
During the
session, which
was open to
the public for comments,
Schoettler went
over a survey
recently given to
the planning commission and city staff to gather their opinion on various forms of signage.
Given the results, the city may be going more low-profile when it comes to the future signs of Dinuba. The survey found that when it came to commercial signage a monument style sign was preferred far more over traditional post-style signs.
Those taking the survey were asked to rate each type on a scale ranging from 1-10, the highest number representing the highest preference. The monument style, which is mounted at ground level, usually within a landscaped setting, received a rating of 8.6, whereas the pole- style signs received a rating of only 3.9.
When it came to temporary signs for businesses, the survey
Sentinel staff report
• Jose Elias Magana, 33, of Rancho Cordova was booked on July 3 on suspicion of driving without a license, a misdemeanor, and driving under the influence, being in possession of a controlled substance and transporting a controlled substance, all felonies.
According to police, the suspect was contacted in a minor traffic violation in the 1700 block of Englehart Avenue and was determined to be operating the vehicle without a license. During the stop, he reportedly gave officers permission to search the vehicle and officers found 2.5 pounds of methamphetamine.
He was arrested and transported to the Tulare County Pre-Trial facility for housing.
showed that A-frame style boards were preferred over banners, which can currently be as big as 32-square feet and be up nine times per year and for up to 21 days.
Representing the downtown merchants at the work session was Dinuba Chamber of Commerce CEO Sandy Sills, along with local business advocate, Reda Bennani. Sills asked the commission
to consider the downtown merchants while moving forward with any revisions.
“Downtown is a different animal than El Monte,” said Sills. “I would ask you to consider the small budgets of many downtown business owners.
And I would Rick Curiel | The Sentinel hope that it Yard sale signs have been seen posted on utility poles for years wouldn’t create around town. However, the practice is actually not permitted in
“The ultimate goal is for clarity and compliance.”
— Daniel James Dinuba Assistant City Manager
any undue hardships for the the current Dinuba sign ordinance. The ordinance is currently downtown merchants.” under review and is subject to be changed soon.
She went on to encourage to
the commission to think like a All comments were welcomes
governments to reexamine their sign laws.
Schoettler is now working on a first draft of an amended sign ordinance and will bring it back to the planning commission for review. At that point, a third work session will be offered and the community will once again be given to an opportunity to offer their input during public comments.
After going through the planning commission, a second draft will then go the Dinuba City Council to be reviewed. Once the revised ordinance goes to council, the public will have one last opportunity to voice their concerns.
Veterans
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Fresno, Visalia or Tulare. Starting on August 9, however, a representative from the Tulare County Veterans Service Department will be available at the Dinuba Memorial Hall by appointment, saving local veterans from having to
travel too far.
“We knew there was
a demand for this,” said Rodriguez. “We’ve been working on bringing someone here for the veterans for a long time now. So we are very happy to be able to offer this service to our local veterans.”
In the month of July, the Tulare County office of Veterans Affairs will be taking appointments by phone for offices upcoming appearances the hall. Representatives from the Tulare office will be available in Dinuba on a weekly basis starting the first week of August.
To make an appointment to see a representative from the Tulare County Veterans Service Office, call 713-2880.
shopper. by the planning commission and
“What would better the will be taken into consideration
community?” she asked. “What as they city moves forward with would make you want to shop in revising the ordinance.
Dinuba?” One other reason for
Debbie Newton of Newton amending the current sign and Sons Real Estate was one of ordinance is a Supreme Court
few local citizens to attend last ruling in 2015. In the case of
Tuesday’s work session. Her Reed vs. Town of Gilbert, the concern was over the current U.S. Supreme Court ruled
one-sign per parcel restriction. that the town’s sign ordinance
“Sometimes one sign is was unconstitutional because
enough,” said Newton. “But it restricted the Rev. Clyde
sometimes we may have an open Reed’s temporary church sign house on a corner lot and, in those while simultaneously allowing
cases, it helps to have an open for larger signs, and for longer
house sign on both sides of the durations, of other temporary intersection. Plus, we have real signs – such as political signs.
estate companies from other cities The ruling forced all local that have open houses in Dinuba.”
Arrests
• Fadel Ali Hussein, 21, of suspicion of being in possession Riverdale was booked on July of unlawful paraphernalia. He 3 on suspicion of being under was contacted in the 900 block the influence and disorderly of E. Academy and taken into conduct, misdemeanors. custody. He was later cited
Officers were dispatched and released with a promise to to the 600 block of E. El appear in court.
Monte Way for a report of • Joel Albert Ramirez, an intoxicated subject. Upon 33, of Dinuba was booked arrival, officers made contact on July 6 on suspicion of with the subject and determined shoplifting, being in possession him to be under the influence. of a controlled substance and He was booked and released. unlawful paraphernalia, all
• Alexis Taylor Schmit, 22, misdemeanors.
of Reedley was booked on July He was contacted by police in 4 on suspicion of petty theft teh 100 block of South O Street and possessing a controlled after he allegedly entered a store substance. She was reportedly and stole a 30-pack of beer. contacted in the 700 block of W. According to police, during a El Monte Way for shoplifting. pat down search officers located She was then reportedly found a bindle of white crystal-like have narcotics hidden in her substance.
pants. She was arrested and • Natasha Marie Gangstee, 21, later released with the promise of Sacramento was booked on to appear in court. July 7 on suspicion of inflicting
• Rudy Ray Gonzalez, 23, of corporal injury to a spouse or Dinuba was booked on July 4 on cohabitant, a felony.
Officers responded to the 400 block of North Crawford Avenue, where she identified by the victim and placed under arrest, booked and later transported to the Tulare County Pre-Trial Facility.
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