Arbor Update

Ann Arbor Area Community News

Couch Ban → 30 June 2004

…the Ann Arbor News today about a proposal to ban couches, but I can’t seem to find it on their …

Fire Inspector pleads couch ban's case → 9 December 2004

…to convince them of the need for a ban on outdoor couches. Also in attendance were 3rd Ward Councilmember … or limited air flow, allowing fires in outdoor couches to go longer and become more severe before being … property coverage, because the number of burnt couches in Ann Arbor makes the city a high-risk area. … in the area!” A city ordinance banning couches would be cheaper and easier than education of … landlords couldn’t just include a ban on couches in their leases – was not satisfactorily …

MSA, AAFD to hold couch ban forum → 29 November 2004

…such as frequency of house fires involving couches vs. originating in couches (both indoor and …

In Today's Ann Arbor News → 17 June 2004

…by city “leaders” about how flamable couches are and suggests the house fire on Oakland might … have started “near one of the couches” on the porch. …

Couch Ban Update → 20 July 2004

…to delay voting on a controversial ban on couches on porches until August 16, as previously … outdoors until Aug. 16. Many council members said couches being an eyesore will not be enough to get their … Mironov said he was against the ban, because couches create “a sense of community” and …

Gas Grills: More Deadly Than Porch Couches? → 27 July 2004

More Couch Ban Material → 11 July 2004

… Read me defending porch couches How can you make a difference? E-Mail the Mayor …

Outdoor furniture ordinance re-postponed → 16 August 2004

…to spare the city of the horrors of outdoor couches, and sparing citizens of the sight of students … having fun. She noted that couches “have not yet been known to spontaneously … into flame,” inquired about the number of couches and mattresses (firetraps, all!) to be found … – Scott]) He scoffed at the idea of outdoor couches building a sense of community, and called on … said that she was personally in favor of banning couches in yards, but enjoyed couches on porches, and …

America's Finest News Source Airs U Dirty Laundry → 13 July 2004

…checks-for-degrees scandal. Forget banning porch couches or trying to clean up street art ahead of the …

Site Library: Summary of Last Night's MSA-Sponsored Mayoral Debate → 27 October 2004

…student voters in the past, and Hieftje enjoys couches on porches. …