A congressman from Rhode Island is circulating a letter to colleagues, asking federal regulators to overturn their 2007 Guidance to the states regarding control of digital billboards. US Rep. David N. Cicilline (D-RI) is making these points in his pitch to other members of Congress, asking them to sign a […]
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Lamar Loses Los Angeles Appeal
The Los Angeles Business Journal reported Friday the the California State Supreme Court chose not to review an appellate court ruling on The City of Los Angeles’ sign ordinance. Insider reported in March 2016 about the 2002 Los Angeles sign ordinance prohibiting new billboards from being approved outside of designated sign districts […]
PA State Senate Introduces Proposed Legislation
State Senator Andy Dinniman introduced legislation calling for additional regulations on the placement of large electronic and digital billboards alongside roadways and nearby local communities throughout Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1301 calls for local municipalities to conduct public hearings before approving such billboards. Under the legislation, the hearing should specifically address […]
Billboards and Healthy Cities
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
