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A group of citizens in Amarillo, Texas, have called on government leaders to allow more flexibility on how they can design their business signs.

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.

The .918 Club, located at the Heritage Center in Lancaster, PA, has to leave their current facility and relocate by March says its new landlord, The City of Lancaster. The Club does not have the funds to pay rent and utilities, so finding a new location

Sign ordinance reconsidered in Rehoboth MA

In Ocean View, Delaware, the town council recently met to tackle the issue of signs on properties.

A member of one local historical society in Arizona is doing everything in his power to preserve an often overlooked piece of visual history - business signs.

A business advocacy group in New York aims to help entrepreneurs in the community by giving them guidance in one of the most effective forms of advertising - business signs.

In East Aurora, New York, residents are experiencing a different type of flood - an overabundance of artistic business signs.

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.

After getting the necessary amount of signatures on a petition, a proposed sign ordinance in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will go to back to the city council for another examination.

A recent workshop in Arlington, Virginia, sought to help business owners better understand which types of signs will be permitted under the new regulations set to take effect in the coming weeks.

One of the most beloved artists in the city of Seattle has one very unique specialty in the world of painting - business signs.

In North Cornwall, Pennsylvania, business owners and residents had the opportunity to have their voices heard by members of the local government.

Businesses in one section of an Oklahoma city are celebrating extended sign rights granted to them months ago by adding additional signs like never before.

You can't fight city hall - or maybe you can.

A floral business in Jackson, Michigan, is getting support from members of the community after a large roof sign was found to have violated a longstanding ordinance.

The city council on one community has taken a sign ordinance off the table, after getting a harsh backlash from citizens.

Running a business successfully can be incredibly difficult, especially during times of economic uncertainty.

Thanks to a recent vote by the city council, a business owner in Florida will be able to post larger signs outside his establishment.

Businesses in South Burlington, Vermont, will soon have to make the signs they post smaller, thanks to a recent enforcement effort.

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.

The taxing authority in Tampa Palms, Florida is split over a decision to spend more than $200,000 updating signs surrounding the entranceway monuments of the planned community, according to the Northeast New Tribune.

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.

Building sign letters are an excellent way to advertise a business to those who are walking or driving past. Well-worded signs can clearly establish who has the business, where it is and what is offered by means of products or services. When the correct

A sign ordinance in Sheffield, Alabama, is causing controversy among some of the city's leaders over the question of how to enforce it.

The signs wont shine as bright in one New York community, thanks to a higher level of enforcement by the county's sign enforcement officials.

Businesses everywhere benefit from having distinct lettering in front of their store or workplace.

In Worcester, Massachusetts, the rules for putting up signs have remained the same for the past 30 years. But as Bob Dylan once wrote, "the times they are a changin'."

A local artist in Alabama who was painting an inspirational message on the wall of a business was recently told by a city employee that the sign may be illegal.

During the summer months, many communities are able to take advantage of their historical roots and attract tourists with sites that reflect the time period

One city in Illinois is planning to change the way that businesses can post signs, making them adhere to stricter size restrictions.

Local lawmakers in Nashville, Tennessee are working together in an effort to preserve some of the most recognizable and beloved landmarks - historic signs.

In Ohio, one town's ordinance is causing local business owners a great deal of confusion, according to a pro-business group.

Local leaders in one Texas community recently voted to amend the city's sign regulations, making the enforcement easier for officials.

While business owners and lawmakers are typically at odds over sign issues, one county in Virginia is proving that mutually beneficial outcomes are possible.

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.

In the city of Ormond Beach, Florida, business owners and members of other organizations will soon have a chance to give lawmakers a piece of their mind.

The city council in Seattle recently unvieled a proposal to let major companies post signs above buildings downtown. The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports that the new plan from the governmental body has garnerd mixed reactions from those in the communi

Residents of Strasburg, Virginia noticed several new signs around town in recent months, and they would like to see the town's laws regarding sign placement and size regulated, according to NVDaily.com.

Businesses in one North Carolina community may soon have the right to post bigger signs than previously allowed if a proposed measure is passed.

One of the most important aspects of any city is a sign welcoming people to its community. In Florida, lawmakers in the city of Safe Harbor recently approved the installation of two 70-foot-long entryway signs to be placed on different roads to help visi

The village of Rhinebeck, New York, is taking issue with a local realtor, saying that he is illegally using a television in his window as an illuminated sign.

Business owners in one North Carolina community will soon be celebrating their new found ability to post larger commercial signs than were previously allowed.

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.

The town of Braintree, Massachusetts, is hoping to help out local small businesses by making their signs and facades more attractive to potential customers who pass by.

Advances in technology over recent years have made digital signs and scrolling marquee signs a highly sought after advertising tool for companies that would like to see a few more people walk through their doors.

One of the hottest sign controversies happening today is taking place in one of the most historic and celebrated cities in Massachusetts.

Last week, the International Sign Association held the International Sign Expo 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, with sign manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers from across the globe in attendance.

Few things are as important to a business as its public face.

In Rochester, New York, signs of another time are a constant reminder of decades past.

Effective, legible signage can be the welcome beacon for your company. Several factors affect how well people can see and understand signs. Letter size, font style, spacing and choice of contrasting letter and background colors are all easy to design and

A sign ordinance in Minooka, Illinois, has been amended to allow businesses to have more flexibility when it comes to posting signs.

A brewery in one Montana community recently breathed a sigh of relief when they were granted permission to keep a sign in place, despite the fact that it went against an ordinance.

In Loudun County, Virginia, the planning commission recently reviewed a proposed sign ordinance that has garnered a large amount of debate in recent months.