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Posted: Friday, April 13, 2012
Joseph Struhl Company, Inc., located in Garden City Park, New York, is closing out inventory of Open & Closed Signs. These popular window signs were introduced in the 1970's, but times have changed retail merchants and window signage.
Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Business owners in one Florida community have been signing a petition that calls on the city to reformulate its sign ordinance, saying that the rules are too restrictive and that it's costing them business.
Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
With the economy still suffering from slower spending due the the recession, many lawmakers around the country have been looking for ways to drive dollars to their communities. One of the most popular ways to accomplish this objective is by allowing stor
Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Businesses in one Oregon community recently came within one vote of getting expanded sign rights, but fell short.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Business owners in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, are putting pressure on lawmakers to change an ordinance that heavily restricts flags and other displays.
Posted: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
When it comes to effectively promoting your business there are a number of things that must be considered to ensure success
Posted: Friday, September 2, 2011
Businesses in one California community recently got the support of the mayor when it came to a fight to expand sign rights.
Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Officials in one Michigan community recently decided to keep the sign laws the way they are after failing to pass an amendment to the ordinance.
Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2011
Businesses in one California community recently began a major crackdown on business signs that violate regulations.
Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
A housing group in Virginia recently took issue with a 'House For Rent' that stipulated the listing was for "whites only."
Posted: Monday, August 8, 2011
In one Massachusetts community, town leaders are preparing to amend the sign laws, as they aim to help businesses in the area by relaxing restrictions.
Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2011
A defense lawyer in Massachusetts was recently charged with three counts of vandalizing property after he allegedly stole signs from an Italian ice shop.
Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The new owners of a country store in Massachusetts are hoping that a sign will breathe new life into the business.
Posted: Friday, July 8, 2011
In a recent move, lawmakers in one Oregon community recently announced that they would allow business owners to put up more signs than previously allowed.
Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Business owners in one New Hampshire city will soon be getting an unwelcome wake-up call when local lawmakers begin to remove signs that violate an ordinance.
Posted: Friday, June 24, 2011
Business owners in one Oregon community may soon be able to post signs near their establishments.
Posted: Monday, June 13, 2011
Perhaps one of the best things about the summer is the increased number of outdoor activities for people to participate in. From coast to coast, event organizers typically wait for the warmer season to hold festivals which celebrate a variety of differen
Posted: Thursday, June 9, 2011
As the summer season gets underway, many people will take the time to clean out their attics or garages and find old items that they no longer need.
Posted: Friday, June 3, 2011
Business owners in one Florida community recently got good news when it comes to their ability to post sidewalk signs outside their locations.
Posted: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
A sign dispute in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recently led local police to place one woman under arrest for allegedly stealing multiple sidewalk signs erected by a painting company.
Posted: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
In an effort to keep kids safe, officials in one Florida county recently installed a series of small stop signs, reminding children to stop and make sure they look out for oncoming traffic.
Posted: Friday, May 27, 2011
Running a restaurant or a cafe can be one of the most challenging businesses to make profitable.
Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The very foundation of democracy lies in electing leaders to pass laws for the communities they represent. Candidates from coast to coast in the United States spend countless hours and campaign dollars spreading their message to anyone who will listen.
Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2011
As the summer months quickly approach, many business owners are looking forward to increased numbers of customers coming to their stores and helping them drive up profits.
Posted: Friday, May 20, 2011
Businesses in one Illinois community are asking local lawmakers to allow them to post more signs, saying that expanded rights would help improve the local economy.
Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2011
A sign ordinance in West Milford, New Jersey, which would put new restrictions on where signs can be displayed, is in the final stages before passage.
Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Thanks to a recent 3-2 vote, businesses in one area of Florida will get expanded sign rights, much to the delight of store owners.
Posted: Monday, May 9, 2011
As the spring months heat up, more businesses will see potential customers walking past their store on a warm day.
Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Businesses everywhere benefit from having distinct lettering in front of their store or workplace.
Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
An sign law in one Michigan community was recently the topic of debate, after a local business owner asked lawmakers to allow her to post a sidewalk sign.
Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
One business in Maryland has found a fun way to use its changeable letter sign - hillarious jokes.
Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2011
As the housing market continues to recover from its near collapse a few years ago, more homeowners than before are ready to look for buyers.
Posted: Friday, April 15, 2011
Business owners in one California community were taken by surprise recently after receiving letters telling them to remove A-frame signs.
Posted: Monday, April 11, 2011
Some business owners in Clayton, Missouri, recently came out against a proposal by local lawmakers to put new restrictions on the types of signs they can post.
Posted: Monday, April 11, 2011
When hungry customers are looking for a place to eat in an area that they may not be familiar with, it can often be difficult for them to figure out which restaurant to dine at.
Posted: Thursday, April 7, 2011
Business owners in Spanish Fork, Utah, are raising concerns over the forced removal of sidewalk signs, telling public officials that the loss of signs will have a negative effect on future sales.
Posted: Friday, April 8, 2011
One community in Washington state recently began a brand-new sign program to help local businesses attract new customers.
Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Officials in the the city of Oceanside, California, recently proposed new measures that would give businesses the opportunity to create more flexible types of signs, the North County Times reports.
Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Business owners in one New Jersey community recently received good news regarding the use of sidewalk signs near their stores, thanks to a recent decision by local lawmakers.
Posted: Monday, April 4, 2011
The business community in Los Angeles is breathing a collective sigh of relief after city officials decided to reconsider a plan to more tightly regulate on-premise business signs, the Los Angeles Business Journal reports.
Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2011
Business owners in one North Carolina city are upset with the slow updates to informational signs for tourists, contending that its filled with mistakes and inaccurate information.
Posted: Friday, March 18, 2011
At a recent meeting, a township in Pennsylvania discussed the best ways to regulate signs in the community and find ways to make the atmosphere agreeable to both businesspeople and citizens alike.
Posted: Tuesday, March 8, 2011
After getting a number of complaints from members of the business community, the city of Forest Grove, Oregon, will review its sign restrictions.
Posted: Tuesday, March 8, 2011
According to many business experts, one of the best ways to advertise a business is by using targeted on-premise signs. While many people simply ignore store owner's attempts to grab their attention, having the right sign outside of a business may be the
Posted: Monday, March 7, 2011
A business owner in one Tennessee community recently caused a stir when he posted a sign that protested the treatment of private enterprises by public officials.
Posted: Friday, March 4, 2011
Businesses of all kinds rely on various types of mediums to help sell the products and services they offer.
Posted: Wednesday, March 2, 2011
The city council in Norton Shores, Michigan, recently gave preliminary approval to a proposed sign ordinance that would allow business owners to have more rights than previously allowed.
Posted: Monday, February 28, 2011
Lawmakers in one Washington state community are seeking to curb the number of sidewalk signs that businesses can post outside their stores.
Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A group of business leaders in California is calling on local government officials to pass laws, which would allow them to post sidewalk signs in front of their businesses.
Posted: Saturday, February 12, 2011
In Merrimack, New Hampshire, local business owners and town lawmakers are at odds over one of the most vital forms of advertising - temporary signs.
Posted: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
In one Pennsylvania community, city leaders are hoping to help businesses by offering a grant to any establishment putting up a new sign.
Posted: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Local leaders in one Texas community recently voted to amend the city's sign regulations, making the enforcement easier for officials.
Posted: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
A planning division in Nevada is reminding business owners that they must follow a local sign ordinance.
Posted: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Everywhere in America, there are people trying to sell items in order to make money on things they no longer need.
Posted: Monday, February 7, 2011
There's one issue that a mayoral candidate in Florida wasn't bargaining for when he decided to run for office - stolen signs.
Posted: Friday, February 4, 2011
In Alabama, one city is revisiting whether or not to create new rules to curb the level of signage in the community.
Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2011
In Kentucky, a local chamber of commerce is asking lawmakers to revise a sign ordinance, which it says is harmful to the business community.
Posted: Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Thanks to a new ordinance, A-frame signs and bow feather signs will soon become a thing of the past.
Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Business owners in one Texas community are hailing the recent decision by lawmakers to amend a sign ordinance, making it easier for them to promote their stores.
Posted: Friday, January 21, 2011
Around the country, from the deserts in Arizona to the frozen tundra of Alaska, local business leaders, lawmakers and everyday citize
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2011
The topic of conversation at one recent meeting in New Jersey centred on an important issue for businesses throughout the city - signs.
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
One town in North Carolina is trying to tackle an issue that has raised many eyebrows in recent months - too many signs.
Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011
Business owners in Napa, California, will soon have to face a harsh reality thanks to a new ordinance passed by the city's council - no more A-frame signs.
Posted: Thursday, January 13, 2011
A sign committee in one Florida Community is hard at work, examining the way in which signs are regulated.
Posted: Monday, January 10, 2011
A newly elected chairman of the county board in Arlington, Virginia, is preparing to make business easier for local store owners by allowing more signs than previously allowed.
Posted: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
A group of citizens in Stone Ridge, New York, are using sidewalk signs to convey their dissatisfaction with local lawmakers over who is responsible for shoveling snow.
Posted: Thursday, December 30, 2010
In California, a local redevelopment agency and a Main Street association are teaming up to create a sign featuring the names of area businesses as a way to dissuade people from erecting too many sidewalk signs.
Posted: Wednesday, December 29, 2010
One of the most important aspects of any community is the number and types of signs that business are allowed to display.
Posted: Thursday, December 30, 2010
Business owners in Red Bank, New Jersey, are hoping that local lawmakers will give them at least one more year to post sidewalk signs. The Asbury Park Press reports that the town council will soon vote on whether to allow sidewalk signs to remain in plac
Posted: Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Lawmakers in the second-largest city in Massachusetts have come to an agreement to allow residents and busniess owners to put up as many polictal signs as they want on their property.
Posted: Thursday, December 23, 2010
Owners of sidewalk signs in Aspen, Colorado, will soon find themselves the target of city employees, who are tasked with taking down signs in violation of new regulations.
Posted: Tuesday, December 21, 2010
The planning commssion in one Florida city recently considered loosening its sign restrictions, which were last revised 10 years ago.
Posted: Wednesday, December 22, 2010
In Melbourne, Florida, a local lawmaker recently made headlines after calling for the relaxation of a recently passed sign ordinance.
Posted: Tuesday, December 21, 2010
A business sign, which was under debate for some time, has been allowed to remain in place thanks to a vote by the local city council.
Posted: Monday, December 20, 2010
The town of West Yellowstone, Montana, is in the midst of a heated debate, revolving around one of the most contentious issues in recent years - a sign ordinance.
Posted: Friday, December 17, 2010
In a recent victory for sign displayers, a federal judge in North Carolina said that a city had violated a local citizen's free speech rights by forcing him to take down a political sign.
Posted: Friday, December 10, 2010
A pet grooming business owner in Virginia has filed a lawsuit after local officials told her she could not have a business sign for her company.
Posted: Monday, December 13, 2010
At a recent meeting of the planning and zoning commission in Wyoming, the issue of where businesses can place sidewalk signs was front and center.
Posted: Monday, December 13, 2010
One town in Virginia has yet to come to a consensus on a sign ordinance that has lasted for more than a year.
Posted: Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Business owners in a historic district in Texas recently got good news from their local government, when a restrictive sign ordinance was reversed.
Posted: Monday, December 6, 2010
In Allendale, New Jersey, the local government is considering whether or not to increase fines for one of the most popular forms of advertising - sidewalk signs.
Posted: Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The aldermen in Clinton, Mississippi, will soon vote on sign and zoning issues, thanks to a newly revised ordinance from the local planning and zoning commission.
Posted: Friday, December 3, 2010
A member of the city council in Greer, South Carolina, is making it a major priority to increase the amount of signage that small business owners can use to advertise their businesses.
Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Business signs in one New Hampshire community have come under fire from sign regulators after local officials decided to get serious about enforcement.
Posted: Sunday, November 28, 2010
The planning commission in one Arizona community has put its proposed sign ordinance on cheap yard signs on hold temporarily, after many determined that it was too hard to follow.
Posted: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
A local government in northern Michigan is preparing to give business owners the ability to post more sidewalk signs than ever before, at least on a temporary basis.
Posted: Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The city council in Mandeville, Louisiana, recently voted to extend the rights given to business owners who want to hang signs during the holiday season.
Posted: Wednesday, November 24, 2010
An exemption that gave businesses in Santa Maria, California, a reprieve from sign laws recently expired, causing many in the community to call for another extension.
Posted: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
If business leaders in one New Jersey community get their way, they will soon have a brand-new way to attract customers to their establishments.
Posted: Friday, November 19, 2010
A city in Louisiana is looking to make its sign ordinance more clear in order to better enforce rules. The Times Picayune reports that the ordinance in Gretna has been widely criticized by those tasked with regulating it because of the confusing and inco
Posted: Monday, November 22, 2010
In Solvang, California, the city council recently agreed to take another look at a controversial ordinance proposal that would raise the fee for businesses wanting to post signs.
Posted: Friday, November 12, 2010
Business owners in New Hampshire will soon have the chance to give local lawmakers a piece of their mind.
Posted: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
While citizens all over the United States showed up at polls to vote on a variety of candidates and different referendums, there was was one issue that was left unresolved long after the votes were counted - campaign signs.
Posted: Friday, November 5, 2010
Business owners will soon be able to post larger sign than ever before in Summerfield, North Carolina, thanks to a unanimous vote by the town council.
Posted: Monday, November 8, 2010
Business leaders in Clinton, Mississippi, have come out against a proposed sign ordinance that would restrict the size of signs they are allowed to display.
Posted: Friday, November 5, 2010
In Worcester, Massachusetts, the planning board recently considered creating new provisions in the sign ordinance in order to deal with what some have called an out-of-control situation.
Posted: Thursday, November 4, 2010
Sign rules passed in 2003 will remain in place, thanks to a recent city council vote in one Oklahoma town.
Posted: Tuesday, November 2, 2010
At a recent town meeting, members of the Strasbourg, Virginia, town council discussed possible changes to how signs could be regulated and which ones would be allowed to remain standing.
Posted: Friday, October 29, 2010
Business leaders in one Mississippi community recently gathered at a public hearing in order to voice their opposition to a proposed sign ordinance that would put new limits on what they would be allowed to display.
Posted: Monday, November 1, 2010
With all the different forms of advertising these days, it can often be overwhelming to know where to start. Businesses of all shapes and sizes must draw attention to their stores and give customers a reason to take a second look and walk in the door.
Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
A proposed sign ordinance in one New York village has business owners on edge based on new restrictions it would impose.
Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
With election day about a week away, there is one group of people that can already consider themselves winners by a landslide - sign makers.
Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010
One business in Fargo, North Dakota, is urging citizens in the city to reject a proposed tax hike in an unconventional way - through a sign.
Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2010
According one city official in Alabama, the sign situation in her community is getting out of control and must be handled immediately.
Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Business owners in one Tennessee community will soon have expanded rights when it comes to the kinds of signs they can post.
Posted: Monday, October 18, 2010
In Loudun County, Virginia, the planning commission recently reviewed a proposed sign ordinance that has garnered a large amount of debate in recent months.
Posted: Saturday, October 9, 2010
One county in Washington has had enough with the overuse of sidewalk signs throughout the community.
Posted: Sunday, October 17, 2010
In a recent meeting in one Georgia community, business leaders called on their local government to change a sign ordinance in order to make it easier for them to advertise.
Posted: Saturday, October 9, 2010
One of the most visible grass roots political movements is making news in one town over what has become a hot button issue - campaign signs.
Posted: Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thanks to a federal lawsuit filed by a local candidate, the town of South Whitehall, Pennsylvania, is reconsidering a plan to curb the number of political signs.
Posted: Thursday, October 7, 2010
In North Carolina, a sign controversy has all the makings of a Hollywood drama - race, religion and politics.
Posted: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
In Georgia, city commissioners recently passed a sign ordinance that will change the sign culture in the community.
Posted: Monday, October 4, 2010
There are many important things to consider when starting your own business. Where is the best location? What type of business would be most profitable? How can I attract the most customers to my store? One way of attracting clients that many businesses
Posted: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Business owners in Parkside, Pennsylvania, are preparing to follow new sign rules, thanks to a recently passed ordinance.
Posted: Friday, September 24, 2010
In Surprise, Arizona, members of the local government are giving business owners more rights when it comes to displaying signs in front of their stores.
Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2010
In Fairfield, California, city lawmakers are back to square one when it comes to devising a sign ordinance that will satisfy both business owners and citizens in the community.
Posted: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
In Front Royal, Virginia, business of all shapes and sizes will soon be able to have expanded rights when it comes to putting up signs in front of their buildings.
Posted: Thursday, September 23, 2010
In North Cornwall, Pennsylvania, business owners and residents had the opportunity to have their voices heard by members of the local government.
Posted: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
One of the hottest issues in Middle Smithfield Township is a proposed strip club. Citizens both for and against the adult entertainment center have made their voices heard, but thanks to a recent sign stealing incident, the battle may be poised to intens
Posted: Friday, September 17, 2010
One town in New Jersey is doing all it can to help area businesses by waiving a costly fee as the economy tries to crawl out of its ongoing recession.
Posted: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Thanks to a recently adopted city ordinance, businesses in downtown Port Townsend, Washington, will soon limit the amount of signs they can have on sidewalks.
Posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
In a recent meeting, a sign committee in Greeley, Colorado, outlined a new plan to update the sign code, which many have claimed is out of date.
Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2010
As the campaign season gets underway many politicians are doing whatever they can to get their name out there. And for one politician and members of his campaign staff in Tennessee, it means one important thing - time to put up signs.
Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2010
The days of unregulated temporary signs in one Oregon city are numbered thanks to stepped up enforcement by city officials.
Posted: Monday, September 6, 2010
Real estate agents in Prior Lake, Minnesota, have been feeling the effects of stepped-up enforcement from city lawmakers, a move they say came as a total surprise, the Shakopee Valley News reports.
Posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
There is a fight brewing in Washington, D.C., over the issue of campaign signs, and neither party seems to be budging.
Posted: Friday, September 3, 2010
In Jacksonville, Florida, one business owner has come under fire from the city for displaying a sidewalk sign that violates the city's ordinance.
Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Real estate agents and builders in one North Carolina town are working together in order to try to defeat a sign ordinance that they feel is restrictive.
Posted: Friday, August 27, 2010
One man in Florida has made the enforcement of his county's sign ordinance his personal mission.
Posted: Sunday, August 29, 2010
In Georgia, one city official is calling attention to the fact that the sign ordinance regarding campaign posters is largely unenforced by city staff.
Posted: Friday, August 27, 2010
A woman in Salt Lake City, Utah, is taking the city of Draper to court after taking issue with the city's campaign sign ordinance.
Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
A state senator in Tucson, Arizona, is claiming that city code enforcement officers have unfairly taken down his campaign signs as part of his reelection effort just days before the election is scheduled to take place.
Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010
People all over the country have had a difficult time selling their homes in recent years and are looking to get any advantage they can when it comes to closing a deal or attracting potential buyers. One of the best ways to attract a buyer to a property
Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010
The latest sign regulations in Los Angeles, California, have one small business owner howling in disgust.
Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
There is a brand new program in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, seeking to get rid of signs placed illegally along the public's right of way.
Posted: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
In Maui, Hawaii, it's a case of heated competition among businesses.
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
If the city council in Fairfield signs off on new regulations, sign displayers in the California city may soon have to follow a new set of guidelines.
Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
City lawmakers in Helena, Alabama, are concerned over the growing number of temporary signs that have flooded the community, creating eyesores for those passing by.
Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
In one North Carolina city, business owners recently got an unwelcome wake-up call in the form of letters from city hall.
Posted: Friday, August 6, 2010
In Appleton, Wisconsin, it's a case of mischievous kids and a missing sign.
Posted: Thursday, August 5, 2010
Sign makers in Fargo, North Dakota, are wondering how they got a target placed on their backs. Thanks to a proposed change in the city's sign code, many local business owners who specialize in making signs may soon be the victims of more restrictions.
Posted: Wednesday, August 4, 2010
After 18 months of discussion, the city council in Dunwoody, Georgia, has yet to make progress on a proposed sign ordinance.
Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010
In one New Jersey community, businesses will soon get an expanded opportunity to use sandwich signs if an upcoming vote goes their way.
Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010
No matter who comes out on top during the election season, there is one sure winner during the ongoing campaigns throughout the country - sign makers.
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
In Idaho Falls, Idaho, signs have been popping up in some unwanted places - city benches.
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
In Bluffton, South Carolina, businesses are up-in-arms over the issue of falling signs.
Posted: Saturday, July 24, 2010
Tampa Bay Online reports that small businesses in St. Pete Beach have found themselves in the middle of an enforcement frenzy, after local sign-code enforcers began taking down signs and banners that do not comply with the city's ordinance.
Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
In Schuykill Haven, Pennsylvania, lawmakers are dealing with the issue of too many signs. The Republican Herald reports that the city's council president, Marlin Berger, recently highlighted the overuse of signs by one area restaurant, the Uptown Tavern.
Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010
In one New Jersey town, business owners are celebrating a new level of sign display freedom.
Posted: Friday, July 9, 2010
For store-owners in Skokie, Illinois, there is nothing quite as tasty as a good sandwich - a sandwich sign that is.
Posted: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Lawmakers in Cathedral City, California, are trying to get businesses to stay in the community by decreasing the level of sign of enforcement.
Posted: Monday, July 5, 2010
In Mapleton, Utah, political signs will be allowed to remain standing after the city's ordinance was challenged by an attorney.
Posted: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sign ordinance reconsidered in Rehoboth MA
Posted: Friday, July 2, 2010
In northern New Jersey, lawmakers and business leaders met recently to discuss the issue of sign regulation.
Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2010
In Dunwoody, Georgia, a recent city council meeting centered around the issue of a proposed sign ordinance.
Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
In Leesburg, Virginia, changing the sign laws has become the talk of the town.
Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
In Barnstable and Hyannis, Massachusetts, score one for the signs.
Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
It's been all over the news for the past few years. The mounting recession has hit business owners throughout the country especially hard with consumers tightening their budgets. But just as these committed entrepreneurs get up off the ground and dust th
Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010
Businesses in Richmond, Indiana, may lose the human touch, when it comes to business signage.
Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Since the dawn of commerce, business owners have been seeking ways to get their messages out through the use of signs. All the while, the hand of government has been hot on their trail, passing new laws to keep them in check. It's a seemingly endless str
Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010
In Hyannis, Massachusetts, business owners are celebrating a victory when it comes to displaying signs in front of their stores.
Posted: Monday, June 21, 2010
In Chatham, New Jersey, business owners will soon find new rules regulating the signs they put up.
Posted: Thursday, June 17, 2010
In one North Carolina town, business owners putting up A-frame signs will soon have to navigate their way through new government regulations.
Posted: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Times are getting better for temporary sign owners in Columbia County.
Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2010
In Quincy, Ohio, the rules regarding signs are about to be changed in order to better meet the needs of business owners. The Quincy Herald-Whig reports that the Quincy Plan Commission is strongly considering a new sign ordinance that will allow exception
Posted: Wednesday, June 9, 2010
In Manatee County, Florida, local officials recently approved a giant sign outside one of the most popular athletic facilities in the area.
Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2010
For one hair salon in Heath, Ohio, the fight to keep its temporary sign is a family affair
Posted: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
In Watauga, Texas, displaying support for a candidate can get you locked up - just ask Chris Howe.
Posted: Monday, June 7, 2010
Politics these days is all about visibility. As high-priced campaign consultants study different methods for gaining the greatest amount of exposure, oftentimes the most effective way to draw attention is through good, old-fashioned campaign signs. And y
Posted: Friday, June 4, 2010
Businesses in Rapid City, South Dakota, may soon have to make difficult decisions when it comes to erecting digital business signs.
Posted: Thursday, June 3, 2010
In Vista, California, a proposed sign ordinance is leaving many heads spinning.
Posted: Thursday, June 3, 2010
There could be major changes coming to the way sign ordinances are enforced in Dallas, Texas.
Posted: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
As joyous children hear the final school bell of the year, ice cream truck drivers start making their rounds and the temperatures heat up, one thing becomes abundantly clear - summer has arrived. As travelers from all parts of the country begin their exp
Posted: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Business owners in Woodburn, Oregon will soon have an easier time when it comes to changing signs on their property.
Posted: Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Sign regulations in one Ohio township are in for a major overhaul.
Posted: Friday, May 21, 2010
Downtown Rockport city is in a pickle thanks to the current sandwich board ordinance.
Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Across the country, from valleys in California to rivers in Maine, business owners are fighting against a well-established common enemy - sign ordinances.
Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2010
In Boca Raton, Florida, it's a case of out of control sidewalk signs.
Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2010
It's one councilman's fight and he's determined to win.
Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
There is a battle brewing in Albeamarle County, Virginia. At the center of the conflict - business sign regulation.
Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The city council of Columbia, Tennessee defeated a motion to ban human billboards, reports the Daily Herald.
Posted: Friday, May 14, 2010
Business owners in Creswell, Oregon may want to make sure their signs meet town ordinances - the town just hired a new code enforcement officer who's whose first objective is to crack down on illegal signage.
Posted: Friday, May 7, 2010
A new revision to sign regulations in Barnstable, Massachusetts would allow local businesses to display sidewalk signs, reports the Barnstable Patriot.
Posted: Friday, May 7, 2010
A new proposal in Fargo, North Dakota could limit the size of business signs, reports Inforum.com.
Posted: Thursday, May 6, 2010
Business owners in Oregon are pushing the Keizer City Council to reconsider the town's sign regulations, reports the Statesman Journal.
Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2010
A series of new public buses in Orlando, Florida may be partially funded by business signs in their windows and at the bus terminals, reports the Orlando Press Register.
Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
A historic sign park in Saginaw, Michigan is receiving a new addition to its collection, reports MLive.com.
Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2010
An ordinance regulating business sign laws in New Brunswick, Canada has been delayed to ensure that it can be legally passed, reports the Times Transcript.
Posted: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The 96-year-old Wrigley stadium in Chicago, Illinois is no stranger to advertisements - everything from sidewalk signs to posters have been implemented in the stadium. The newly announced illuminated Toyota sign that was proposed by the Cubs last month h
Posted: Monday, April 26, 2010
Revolted by the manners of several New York subway riders, local artist Jason Shelowitz has begun posting a series of signs designed to educate riders on proper subway etiquette, reports WPIX.com.
Posted: Friday, April 23, 2010
Business owners in Barnstable, Massachusetts may be in for a pleasant surprise - the town council may be looking into unbanning sidewalk signs for the upcoming summer season.
Posted: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
An "unforeseen omission" may result in the ban of costumed sign holders in Wyoming, Michigan, reports Grand Rapids News.
Posted: Monday, April 19, 2010
A Seattle bookstore has seen a tremendous drop in business since the city ordered it to remove its sidewalk sign, reports MyNorthwest.com.
Posted: Friday, April 16, 2010
Sign wavers are driving lots of customer traffic to local tax firms in San Jose, California.
Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Flushing, New York is home to many Chinese and Korean shopkeepers that advertise their stores with banners or sidewalk signs written in their native languages. Queens assemblywoman Grace Meng wants to pass a new law that would change that, though, and re
Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2010
The Chesterton, Indiana town council just amended the town's Zoning Ordinances, allowing business owners to display signs outside their shops.
Posted: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Wichita women are using signs to spread awareness of child abuse, reports the Wichita Eagle.
Posted: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The Yakima Herald is reporting that local business owners are lobbying for the Yakima City Council to lift restrictions on sidewalk signs.
Posted: Monday, April 12, 2010
An ordinance that would modify sign laws in Williamston passed its first reading, says the Independent Mail.
Posted: Friday, April 9, 2010
With mid-term elections quickly descending on the United States, political campaigns have begun taking form. In Hawaii, that means that activists have become living sidewalk signs.
Posted: Friday, April 9, 2010
Business owners in Powell, Wyoming are concerned that the recent enforcement of sign regulations could impact customer traffic, reports the Powell Tribune.
Posted: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Business owners in Bluff City, Tennessee are growing concerned as the local government begins enforcing its sign laws.
Posted: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Shop owners in Lee County, Florida are seeing substantial increases in business by utilizing human sign holders, reports NBC-2.
Posted: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
A recently passed ordinance regarding sidewalk sign regulations in Palm Bay has come under scrutiny, reports the Sun Sentinel.
Posted: Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Boca Raton, Florida passed a law on January 25 that allowed businesses to use sidewalk signs in its downtown region, but some businesses in the area have been warned that their signs do not meet certain standards of the ordinance, according to SunSentine
Posted: Monday, April 5, 2010
According to DetNews, schools across Metro Detroit have entered into talks with advertising publishers that would allow them to post advertisements on school property. The ad publishers - representing banks, credit unions, auto lots, and restaurants - ar
Posted: Friday, April 2, 2010
Residents of Rancho Mirage, California believe that candidates for city office must be able to post signage without heavy restrictions for their messages to be delivered to voters, according to the Desert Sun.
Posted: Friday, April 2, 2010
Electric signs will continue to be unregulated in Virginia Beach, reports Pilot Online.
Posted: Thursday, April 1, 2010
In hopes of encouraging spending in Portland, Oregon, mayor Sam Adams has proposed changes to the city's ordinance on sidewalk signs, according to KGW.com. The move comes months after a state judge ruled the city's law prohibiting sidewalk signs to be un
Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Town workers in Richmond, Virginia have been tasked with the removal of a slew of signs that have been illegally posted on public property. The signs are a part of a protest campaign, calling for city council members to oppose the installment of an India
Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
American towns that recently announced changes to their policy regarding placement of sidewalk signs may soon consider a few more changes to ordinances. As election season approaches, candidates for various government offices will soon see signs endorsin
Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010
Town officials in Brattleboro, Vermont have threatened a fine of $100 per day if a local restaurant owner does not remove the sidewalk sign located outside his shop. Alici's Bistro owner Musa Alici was notified that sidewalk signs are outlawed in the tow
Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010
It is illegal in the city of Seattle to place a sidewalk sign outside of a business. For years, the city ignored the law and allowed merchants to place sidewalk signs outside of their businesses, but citizens of Seattle have recently complained enough to
Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010
Citing safety concerns, chief of police Kevin Nietert supported a pair of ordinances that would make certain types of signs illegal in South Euclid, Ohio, according to Cleveland.com.
Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Two town officials in Holliston, Massachusetts recently proposed an amendment to town bylaws that would make the ordinances more clear to both residents and store owners, according to the Metrowest Daily News.
Posted: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
City council candidates in the town of Rancho Mirage, California have traded barbs in recent weeks over the placement and amount of political signs, according to the Desert Sun. Incumbent Dana Hobart believes that candidate Scott Hines is using the curre
Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010
An increase in the number of permit applications for the installment of temporary sidewalk signs has forced the town of Hailey, Idaho to reconsider its stance on the signs, also called sandwich boards, according to the Idaho Mountatin Express and Guide.
Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Many towns across the United States allow shop owners to use sidewalk signs outside their door to draw business, but many also restrict the time of day and even year that the signs are permissable. A few Florida towns have found an interesting new way to
Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010
The Myrtle Beach City Council will vote next week on whether or not to allow area businesses to install digital signs to attract new business, according to SCNow.com.
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
The town council of Fair Haven, New Jersey will discuss altering the town's tight restrictions on sidewalk signs in hopes of helping struggling local businesses boost sales, according to the Coastal Monmouth Bureau.
Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Protestors in Kissimmee, Florida protested for the right to hold commercial sidewalk signs on the street by holding up signs on the street, according to a recent article.
Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
On February 2, San Jose City Council members voted to revise the city's sign ordinance to lift certain restrictions on the size and type of signs businesses could use in the downtown district of the Bay Area's largest city, according to San Jose Business
Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010
Officials in Wenham, Massachusetts are discussing possible changes to local laws for sidewalk signs and other forms of signage, according to an article published Wednesday.
Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010
County officials in Beaufort, South Carolina decided to let local businesses use sidewalk signs and costumed promoters to advertise their companies, according to an article published Tuesday.
Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Palm City, Florida held a workshop Monday for business owners on local laws governing sidewalk signs and other forms of signage, according to a recent article.
Posted: Friday, January 22, 2010
The city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire may loosen restrictions on sidewalk signs and other promotional tools following requests from local business owners, according to an article published Thursday.
Posted: Friday, January 22, 2010
Officials in one Massachusetts town may loosen up restrictions on sidewalk signs, a local newspaper noted.
Posted: Friday, January 22, 2010
One town board of trustees in Illinois may give sidewalk signs to each business in town as part of a new initiative to boost the local economy, according to an article published Wednesday.