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FROM COUNTRY SRMURRI COFFEE CO. PHONE N0. 8083220656 NOU. OB 2004 04:13PM P2 ~,I.ATING TO BII,L 280. DRAb'T 8 Small business is a significant partner in our island xonomy~, Small business should be promoted and encouraged, and Small business participation in government is essential to the well-being of our community. 2002 HAWAD STATE DATA BOOK. Hawaii Couory. Toml Nmnlxr 44,147 Bmployxs, mcolnd;ng xlf & gpvaroaeat employed, 2000/2001 (Table 15.161 ' 19,048 Self-employed $ok propdeLOrs, 2000 (Table ISTZ) During the past six monRhs, a significant number of small business testimonies gad petition have been submitted to the Council in opposition to Bill 280, Relating to Signs. Their message has been consistent. Businesses support a reasonable sign code which protects the public welfate anal promotes our visitor industry, but their strong opposition to Bill 280 is due to the inclusion of excessive and unreasonable restrictions on small business which includes, but is nor: limited to, the following: ~ Kesuicting all signs to 12 sq. & within the Kailua Village Core Restricting busint:sses to one sign within the Kelton Village Core ~ Limiting the content of all signs to business name only within the Kailtta Village Cote Equivocal wdc regarding display of merchandise for sale at/on the storefront The attached Proposed amendments and supporting documents address the above issues. The supporting documents include the relevant pages of the Master Plan for Kailva-Kona and H>::waii Revised Statute, Chapter 445. HAWAII COUNTY SIGN CODE Section 3-1 (axl) The Council fords that the pooplc ofthe County have a priulary interest in controlling the erection, loc~tioa, and maintenance of outdoor signs in a manner designed to protect the public health, safety, anal morals and to promote the public welfare and convenience; encourage ltdpromote the visitor indus~; and foster sightliness and physical good order, MASTER PLAN FOR KAILUA-KONA 2.7.1 Croats To maintain the continued role of Kelton Village as a tourist destination and retailing focus of Kona.