Over time, there will be a gradual loss of billboards as development forces some billboards out of existing sites, while others fall into disrepair and must be removed. Amortization and Signage The most effective way to remove signs is by passing an ordinance that requires the removal of all billboards in your community by a given time, typically five to seven years. This is a process known as amortization. Most states allow amortization, and you should pursue this option for billboard removal if it is permitted in your state. Logo signs and TODS display only essential traveler information and are smaller, less obtrusive, more affordable and easier to read than billboards.
Logo signs advertise gas, food, camping, and lodging at nearby highway exits.
TODS are used on non-interstate highways and supply information about local tourist attractions, such as distances and directions. Aesthetics, Community Character, and the Law . Christopher Duerksen and R. Matthew Goebel, APA and Scenic America. A comprehensive guide to legal mechanisms communities can employ to protect their natural beauty and distinctive character. An Action Guide for Citizens and Public Officials .