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Posted: 2010-12-13 09:20:16

Texas citizens squabble over sign letters

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

Posted: 2011-04-06 08:47:45

California community wants to give more sign rights to businesses

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: 2012-01-13 18:14:17

Letter and Printing Club Seeks New Residence

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

Posted: 2010-07-06 07:43:57

Meeting held in Massachusetts city to change sign regulations

Sign ordinance reconsidered in Rehoboth MA

Posted: 2010-10-05 08:17:13

Type of sign letters considered by sign laws in Delaware

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

Posted: 2011-03-30 09:38:27

Historical society says signs are part of city's heritage

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.

Posted: 2011-02-03 08:26:10

New guide for signs distributed by Small Business Development Center

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.

Posted: 2010-11-29 09:56:11

Unusual signs get noticed but may be too garish image in East Aurora New York

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

Posted: 2011-04-04 08:57:32

Los Angeles business community applauds shelving of on premise sign regulations

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: 2010-10-25 10:40:11

Building sign letter ordinance stalled by petition in Cambridge

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.

Posted: 2011-04-21 08:48:52

Forum seeks to make sign laws more forgiving

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.

Posted: 2010-12-15 10:53:38

West Seattle artist makes signs his business

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

Posted: 2010-09-23 09:01:39

Plastic sign letters create customer awareness say Pennsylvania business owners

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

Posted: 2010-10-21 17:50:27

Rooftop building sign letters allowed in Tulsa Blue Dome District

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.

Posted: 2010-11-28 12:11:10

Businessman succeeds in sign battle with city officials

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

Posted: 2010-12-29 08:29:46

Michigan florist wants to keep roof sign not grandfathered

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.

Posted: 2010-11-09 17:35:24

Building sign letters on Massachusetts high rises recinded by Cambridge council in wake of public outcry

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

Posted: 2011-07-18 08:58:38

Building letter signs can help businesses

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

Posted: 2011-01-28 18:47:13

Florida restaurant gets plastic sign letter variance

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

Posted: 2010-10-06 07:32:16

Size of business sign letters enforcement started in Vermont city

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

Posted: 2010-12-20 09:46:38

Increase signage debated in West Yellowstone MT

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: 2010-02-18 09:05:25

Monument signs split Florida board over its updating

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.

Posted: 2010-12-01 10:03:40

New sign rules take steps in Mississippi public hearing

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: 2011-06-14 16:26:22

Metal Sign Letters Reflect Business Pride and Ownership

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

Posted: 2010-11-08 17:38:28

Sign ordinance enforcement a topic for debate in Alabama

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

Posted: 2010-11-29 09:56:11

7-Eleven sign lettering in Montauk is in violation of local ordinance

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.

Posted: 2011-05-04 14:22:34

Signs help businesses in Ohio

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

Posted: 2010-05-20 06:13:13

Signs of change after 30 years

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'."

Posted: 2011-02-23 08:29:24

Wall mural sign is topic of debate in Alabama

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.

Posted: 2011-08-25 10:47:53

Old-fashioned signs can help boost profits

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

Posted: 2011-02-21 09:45:55

Niles Illinois changes sign laws

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

Posted: 2011-04-26 08:24:53

Nashville lawmakers seek to keep historic business signs

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

Posted: 2010-11-19 09:53:01

Building sign letters need ordinance clarification in Ohio town

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

Posted: 2011-02-15 08:50:40

Better sign law enforcement needed in Texas community

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

Posted: 2010-12-22 08:39:15

Virginia county votes to expand sign rights

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

Posted: 2010-12-10 10:52:56

Business owner takes on lawmakers over sign issue, files lawsuit

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: 2010-09-28 08:57:38

Sign letter rules may change after city hosts workshop

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.

Posted: 2010-12-16 15:50:53

New sign letters may impact Seattle skyline

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

Posted: 2010-04-05 10:56:05

Marquee sign regulations discussed in Viginia town

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.

Posted: 2011-03-01 09:09:37

More sign rights sought by North Carolina businesses

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

Posted: 2011-04-29 10:38:20

New displays are welcome sign for Florida communtiy

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

Posted: 2011-02-22 09:43:05

TV display sign causes controversy in New York

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.

Posted: 2011-04-26 08:24:53

North Carolina businesses will be able to put up more detailed signs

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

Posted: 2010-12-21 09:50:53

City council votes in favor of painted sign letters variance

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: 2010-09-22 10:21:16

Better sign letter help is offered by hired consultant in Massachusetts town

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.

Posted: 2010-03-10 07:14:12

Digital marquee signs testing towns restrictions

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.

Posted: 2010-10-27 19:11:37

Building sign letters is the hottest controversy in historic Cambridge

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

Posted: 2010-04-14 09:39:02

International Sign Expo 2010 attended by more than 15,000 attend the

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.

Posted: 2011-02-22 09:43:05

Sign letters and what every business needs to know

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

Posted: 2010-07-23 17:22:25

Rochester sees signs of Americas past

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

Posted: 2012-01-20 14:35:17

Choosing the Best Lettering for Your Outdoor Signage

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

Posted: 2011-02-18 08:06:29

Illinois businesses get more signs

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

Posted: 2011-05-05 08:54:59

Montana brewery gets to keep sign

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.

Posted: 2010-10-18 18:24:39

Virginia county reviews plastic sign letter plans

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