Question: Why are there no billboards in Alaska? Very short answer: It’s too beautiful.
Very short answer: It’s too beautiful.
Billboards are an $8.5 billion industry that pours millions into lobbying against restrictions, according to Scenic America. In many states, the number of displays is rising — especially new digital screen billboards. Florida, Texas, Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania have the most billboards.“Whatever their background or party — people want to live in scenic beauty,” he said.
But even when a sign is outside the right-of-way, even on private property, it’s illegal if it “advertises for a business of some activity located somewhere else.”
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