Scenic Pittsburgh is opposing Lamar’s conversion of a Mount Washington sign into a billboard. Michael Dawida, Scenic Pittsburgh’s executive director had this quote in a recent newspaper article on the issue: “In today’s world, companies can go anywhere. They can set up headquarters anywhere. To get and keep the new […]
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S.F. Soda Warning Label On Hold For Now
Insider had previously posted about San Francisco becoming the first city in the U.S. to require health warnings on soda and other sugar-added drinks. The Wall Street Journal updates the news as a federal judge has granted the beverage industry an injunction pending appeal. The law was slated to go […]
State Regulators May Standardize Outdoor Advertising Software
Your state regulators may be changing the software they use to track your billboards. Equipment World reports that The American Association of Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is adopting the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s control system for outdoor advertising on billboards which will allow the software to become the national standard […]
Mt Airy Schedules billboard rules hearing
The Mount Airy News reports that Mt Airy has scheduled a hearing June 16 to solicit input on proposed billboard restrictions. The city has proposed a new sign code which will include: A 1,000 foot distance between billboards. A 500 foot setback from residences. A maximum billboard height of 30 […]
Norton Shores Allows Digital Signs
The city council of Norton Shores, MI agreed Tuesday, June 7 to allow digital signs to be allowed. Michigan Live reported that the vote was 8-1 to amend the zoning ordinance allowing the electronic, off-premise advertising billboards. The language in the approved ordinance change meets Michigan Department of Transportation standards, […]
Lamar decides not to move board in Tupelo
WTVA reports that Lamar has decided to withdraw a plan to move a billboard in Tupelo, MISS from a rooftop on North Gloster Street to a location adjacent to the same building. The company had planned to convert one of the sign faces to digital in connection with the relocation. […]
Billboard Insider Update: New Research on Distraction
Billboard Insider Update: New Research on Distraction (On May 4, OAAA’s Ken Klein posted on “The Hunt for Distractions Leads Inside the Vehicle.” A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety underscores that point. Klein provided this update.) Yes, driver distraction is a problem, especially among teens. […]
Oklahoma Files Lawsuit To Remove Trailer Billboard
The Muskogee Phoenix reports that the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is asking for a court order to remove a vinyl billboard which is on a truck trailer parked at north 11th street and Three Rivers Plaza. The sign is owned by Arcon Inc. The State has asked Arcon to […]
Oceanside Moves Billboard Ban Forward
The Coast News reports that The Oceanside Planning Commission as approved some Coastal Zone Amendments which will ban billboards on city property. Oceanside adopted an ordinance to allow four digital billboards on city property in 2012. The city has changed its mind about going forward with the signs after complaints […]
Sign Companies Speak Against Proposed Sussex Ordinance
“It’s disheartening. It’s hard to believe that a bunch of Republicans want more regulations and more government,” said working group member Lynn Rogers, a former councilman and owner of Rogers Sign Co. in Milton. “We don’t want to become the most over-regulated business in Sussex County.” Cape Gazette reports […]
