A lengthy dispute between Lamar Advertising and the City of Tacoma, Washington involving as many as 300 billboard faces may be nearing an end. The News Tribune is reporting that a compromise proposed by Lamar, the company that currently owns most of the billboards in the city, would allow hundreds […]
Wisconsin State Journal reports that Adams Outdoor Advertising is appealing a decision by Madison officials to deny a request to modify 22 billboards. The City’s Urban Design Commission will review the appeals on Oct 11. Adams seeks to increase the billboard heights or install digital displays. Adams has sued Madison, […]
Idaho State Journal reports that Pocatello is considering a permanent ban on billboards. The Pocatello City Council issued a temporary ban on billboards in June. The City council is setting up a committee including representatives of sign companies, citizens and city staff to study the issue. A city council study […]
Ken Klein is EVP Government Affairs for the OAAA. Insider interviewed Klein last week about political issues impacting out of home. Digital billboards have been a huge help to public officials combatting severe weather this year. Comments? After Harvey, the FEMA representative responsible for Texas described the billboard industry’s response […]
In a victory for the principle of just compensation, the North Carolina Supreme Court upheld fair market value for a nonconforming billboard condemned by the State for construction. The ruling (Department of Transportation v. Adams Outdoor Advertising of Charlotte) was dated September 29. It focused on the State’s 2011 taking […]
Daily Herald reports that 20 Lombard, IL residents have protested Lamar’s plan to put up two digital billboards. The Lombard trustees will vote on the issue on November 2. Lamar will pay the city $75,000/year for 20 years to be put toward capital expenses at the city’s wastewater treatment plant […]
By Kerry Yoakum, OAAA In a closely watched case, a federal judge in Memphis has issued a final order on September 20 in a ruling that invalidated Tennessee’s billboard-control act on constitutional grounds. The case (Thomas v. Schroer) challenged the state’s Highway Beautification Act as suppression of free speech protected […]
The Daily Herald reports that Lamar has received preliminary approval from the Lombard trustees for two lighted digital billboards in Lombard, Illinois. The billboards will be on Glenbard Wastewater Authority property along I-355 between North Avenue and Roosevelt Road. Lamar’s proposal includes: A 20 year lease at $75,000/year. An agreement […]
By Ken Klein, EVP of Government Affairs for OAAA In a First Amendment victory, a federal appeals court ruled against San Francisco’s required warning labels on advertisements for sugary drinks (September 19). The California State Outdoor Advertising Association challenged the city ordinance, along with the American Beverage Association and the […]
Hurricanes and windstorms can damage billboards. This can create legal issues, especially if you want to rebuild a non-conforming sign which has been damaged by hurricane. City of Webster v SignAd is a legal case in which an out of home advertising company successfully contested a city’s efforts to prevent […]
