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SIGN THE PETITION

Keep Summerland a quiet, residential community. 

Summerland Gas Station

  • Operator intends to be open 24 hours/day and sell alcohol 20 hours/day.   
  • Canopy is 1351 SF and 19.5’ high, accommodating semi-trucks. 
  • Received approval for an illuminated ROOF SIGN  (incorrectly labeled as wall sign on plans) - visible to 101 vehicle traffic. 
  • Canopy lighting and signage have freeway visibility. 
  • Permits only show signage on east side. West side is also framed for signage. 

IMPACTS & CONCERNS

PRECEDENT

Sets PRECEDENT for the rest of the County (and Summerland) for roof signs. 

OPEN 24 hours

Operator plans to operate 24/7, while their other locations, not in residential communities, close at 8 or 10pm.  Expect increased crime, graffiti, vagrancy, noise & light pollution, and all other issues associated with a 24 hour business.

TRAFFIC ISSUES

US101 sees an average 80,000 vehicles pass by Summerland on a daily basis. Narrow streets, no turn lanes, nowhere to divert traffic. Evans NB exit turns left into oncoming traffic traveling south on Lillie. Limited Parking. Speeding. Increased traffic from another 500 + vehicles entering and exiting town daily will only make things worse. Two elementary schools cross Lillie for beach access. No comprehensive traffic studies performed to examine impacts. 

Crime & Violence

Gas stations rank #7 in probable locations for violent crime. Studies indicate off-sale alcohol sales increase violent crime, especially if the store is open 24 hours. A 24 hour gas station selling alcohol in a sleepy, seaside community along of one of the busiest highways in the United States is like drawing moths to flame.

Decreased Property Value

Gas Stations rank #2 in commercial properties that can lower property values. Bad Schools, Strip Clubs, and Funeral Parlors round out the top five.

Obstructed Views

Vast majority of the 633+/- parcels in Summerland are on a hillside and will be negatively impacted by bright lighting, either through night light pollution or light illuminated directly into their windows.

Ruins character and charm of summerland

Is this Allowed?

  •  Roof signs are PROHIBITED in SB County Code section 35.38.020. 
  • Coastal Zone Ordinance prohibits roof signs. 
  • Signs, canopy and lighting do not follow Summerland Commercial Design Guidelines.
  • Click here for more information. 

What Can You Do?

  • SIGN THE PETITION and voice your opinion. 


  • SHARE with friends and neighbors (non-Summerland residents also), post, forward. 


  • This sign has been appealed, but it is critical the petition is signed by as many people as possible with comments showing overwhelming opposition to deliver to the County before the staff report is written. 


  • Contribute. 


  • SIGN UP for email updates here. 


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