By Andy Goodman, Age Advertising. Here are the five parts of a sign code I look at when determining the feasibility of a site for placement of an out of home structure. The first part of the sign code I look at is the section that talks about prohibited […]
Insider published in its November 25th edition an article on Caltrans’ Political Sign Restrictions. In particular, Caltrans, a quasi-government transit system, has imposed time restrictions on political advertisements, specifically prohibiting them on its facilities except during the 90 days before an election. Norcal Outdoor Media initiated litigation after Caltrans refused […]
“Political speech is one of the fundamental important hallmarks of the first amendment. I think limiting political speech to certain timeframes is simply unacceptable.” – NorCal Outdoor Media attorney Joshua Furman Norcal Outdoor Media has filed a federal lawsuit saying that Caltrans restrictions on political ads are unconstitutional. Norcal wants […]
Marnie Cody is a partner in Hamlin Cody, a California law firm. Marnie has been practicing out of home law since 1990. She has represented many billboard companies in real estate and land use matters and condemnation proceedings. She likewise advises real estate developers about out of home law. Insider […]
Some bad ideas simply refuse to go away. California wants to get into the billboard business by selling licensing rights to display color changeable-message ads on the highway public right of way. Advertising revenue would pay to replace aging traffic signs with modern LED displays and also pump new revenue […]
KRCR News reports of an agreement between Caltrans and Outfront Media to remove 10 billboards along a Highway 101 safety corridor area of focus. The project is designed to: Improve safety and reduce delays at intersections. Reduce operational conflicts. Resurface, restore, and rehabilitate the existing Route 101. Extend or construct […]
