J. Allen Smith is a eminent domain and condemnation expert at Settlepou, a Dallas law firm. In June 2016 Smith and Paul Wright gave a presentation on billboard appraisal methodologies and case law at the International Right of Way Association Conference. Insider interviewed Smith this week about billboard condemnation and […]
Legal
Sussex County Sign Meeting scheduled for July 11
Coastal Point reports that The Sussex County Council will hold a special meeting Monday July 11 at 10am to discuss an ordinance to amend the county sign code. The County is attempting to pass legislation before a sign application moratorium expires on August 15. The county’s planning department proposed sign […]
Bill would allow more billboards in downtown LA.
ABC7 reports that Assemblyman Miguel Santiago has introduced a bill in the City Assembly to open the door for more signs in Los Angeles. The signs would be permitted in an area running a few blocks east of the 110 freeway and west of Figueroa Street stretching from the 10 […]
Australian Research Builds The Case: Digital Billboards Not Distracting
By Ken Klein, Executive Vice President, OAAA. Eye-tracking research in Australia validates US research that shows digital billboards are not distracting to drivers. The out of home (OOH) industry in Australia (Outdoor Media Association, OMA, based in Sydney) has translated this new research into an easy-to-understand video presentation. Key […]
Reno Can Amend Limit On Billboards
Nevada Appeal reports the Nevada Supreme Court last week ruled the Reno City Council had the right to amend the 2000 voter approved limit on the number of new billboards in town. The voter initiative was pushed by the group Scenic Nevada and was approved by a wide margin of […]
Washington, MO Reviewing new sign code.
Emissourian reports that the Washington city council will review changes to the city’s sign code at a July 5th meeting. The proposed sign code will require a one minute limit between digital sign flips. The code also prohibits backlit signs in historic districts and updates off-premise sign language to […]
Outdoor Legal: Know What Your Sign Code Says About Abandoned Signs
You need to know what your sign code says about abandoned signs. Sometimes it makes sense to leave advertising on a sign even after a contract runs out to avoid having a sign declared abandoned. An April 12, 2016 Missouri Appeals Court ruling highlights the importance of knowing what your sign code […]
Outdoor Companies Threaten to Sue Oceanside
“Next summer when you drive down into the valley in 110 degree weather and there’s kids sitting out there doing nothing and maybe you could have built a swimming pool for them, remember you could have made a difference and you chose not to. ” Tom Missett, Partner BGT Media […]
Sussex Discusses Sign Ordinance
The Sussex County Council discussed sign ordinance changes at a June 21 meeting according to Coastal Point. Georgetown attorney David Hutt was there representing Clear Channel Outdoor, Geyer Signs, Hocker Signs, Jack Lingo Realtors, JD Sign Company, Ocean Atlantic, Phillips signs, Inc, Premier Outdoor Media, Rogers Sign Co and Timmons […]
PA Sign Legislation Introduced
Downington, PA residents have asked Catalyst Outdoor to turn off one side of a digital sign on the Route 30 bypass at Norwood Road according to a dailylocal story. Catalyst has offerred to install 35 trees on the property to hide views of the billboard. The residents have also met […]
