Councilmember Harry Thomas wants to bring 8, but no more than 12, “special signs” billboards to Ward 5, where they are currently prohibited. See his proposed legislation below… and let him know if you don’t want it.
Many on nearby neighborhood listservs are angered by the proposal of a bill that would allow DCGOV to compensate owners of billboards that have been grandfathered in by allowing them to instal “Special Signage” in industrial areas to replace billboards in undesirable or residential areas. I really don’t understand the ire at this proposal. A … More On a new proposed billboard legislation
Thanks to the hard work of DCRA Director Linda Argo, the Office of the Attorney General, and all our dedicated community representatives and leaders, the four P Street billboards came down this morning. It was a beautiful sight to see. Click on the links below for video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua_v8cGG2NM http://www.shawbillboardblight.org/billboard-removal1.MOV http://www.shawbillboardblight.org/billboard-removal2.MOV
From DCRA Director, Linda Argo. She notes there is a 30-day comment period, so neighbors, please review the attached PDF (link below) and make your comments known on this blog or via email to helder.gil@dc.gov by Jan 1, 2010 DCRA Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking (12A DCMR 3107 – Billboards) ===== On December 2nd, DCRA issued … More Emergency Billboard Legislation Issued
D.C. Billboard Battle Takes Odd Turn By: MICHAEL NEIBAUER Examiner Staff Writer November 26, 2009 A D.C. agency’s attempt to wipe out four billboards in the Shaw area that it considers illegal has taken an ironic twist: Another D.C. agency recently bought space on one to advertise its programs. The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs … More Billboards make the news again
Well folks, the billboards are still there, and now the graffiti’s back in full force. Please help get the word to DCRA that it must be cleaned up. To make a DCRA “Service Request” for the removal of the graffiti, call 311 or visit this web address: http://311.dc.gov/cwi/citizenweb/ui/citizenwebintake.aspx Select “Graffiti Removal” and use the physical address DCRA … More Billboard Graffiti Growing – Help make request for removal
Email from DCRA Director, Linda Argo, on October 28th: “Thank you for the interest and support shown by you and the other community members who took the time to attend and participate in last Wednesday’s TRO hearing in Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. v. District of Columbia (Civ. No. 7776-09). A status hearing to schedule a … More Next Billboard Hearing: Nov 6th @ 10:30 AM
After a two-hour long debate, Clear Channel was granted a temporary restraining order. The community’s concerns were heard, and on November 6th, the next hearing will be scheduled.
We’ve just learned that the Clear Channel hearing, tomorrow, October 21st, is open to the public. It will happen at 3:30 p.m. at DC Superior Court, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 4220, 4th floor. Please come and support the City, and our community!
Email to the community, October 19, from DCRA Director, Linda Argo. “Last week, the District Government tried to negotiate with Clear Channel for voluntary removal of the billboards. When the parties failed to reach an agreement by Friday, the District Government informed Clear Channel that removal of the billboards by the government was imminent. In … More Billboard Update: Clear Channel Files Lawsuit; Seeks Temporary Restraining Order, To Appear in Court
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