When driving, our line of site is equal to the elevation of our car, usually 5 to 8 feet depending on the vehicle. This is where business signs should be as well. With some thoughtful planning, signs that are both visually pleasing and highly visible can be installed at a much lower cost than their towering counterparts. Functional and necessary yes, but more thought should be put into minimizing the effects on the visual environment and into minimizing their impact on residential areas. Underground utilities withstand ice storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes much better than their above-ground counterparts.
Some cities require cellular towers to be cloaked to look like trees.
Abandoned and dilapidated buildings can be both a safety and a health hazard in addition to being an eyesore. Alabama needs an effective mechanism to remove unsafe and hazardous buildings. If lawmakers were serious about litter, they would pass a container deposit law. Take Pride in Alabama. The failure of ADEM to protect Alabama's citizens from air pollutants is deplorable.