Title
Resolution to Declare 2023 NFL Super Bowl Activities in Downtown Phoenix as Special Promotional Events (Resolution 21987)
Description
Requests City Council approval of a Resolution declaring that for the four-week period before the National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl LVII game on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, and for one week after, all Official NFL Events and other NFL and Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee-sanctioned activities held in the Downtown Redevelopment Area will be considered special promotional and civic events for the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance.
Report
Summary
It is anticipated that certain NFL game-related activities will take place in downtown Phoenix in the weeks prior to and after the game. These events and activities will bring significant revenue and media exposure to the City of Phoenix during the event period. Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, section 705.F.1.b, provides that advertising devices otherwise prohibited by the Zoning Ordinance may be erected in the Downtown Redevelopment Area, subject to a use permit, in conjunction with special promotional events of a civic or commercial nature. By declaring the NFL and Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee-sanctioned activities as special promotional and civic events, this Resolution allows the NFL, NFL-approved sponsors, and Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee to advertise official events in the Downtown Redevelopment Area by use of signs, banners, and similar devices. This action will not impact any existing permitted permanent signs in downtown. This declaration will restrict all temporary signage within the Downtown Redevelopment Area that has not been authorized by the NFL and/or Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee during the above-mentioned time period in order to support NFL event-related activities.
Location
Downtown Redevelopment Area
Council Districts: 4, 7 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Inger Erickson and Ginger Spencer, and the Phoenix Convention Center and Planning and Development departments.