On Monday, a three judge State appeals panel ruled that approximately 100 digital billboards, installed in Los Angeles since a 2006 legal settlement approved by the LA City Council, must be removed. By Wednesday, LA City Councilman Richard Alarcon had introduced a Motion to review the economic impact of the State Appeals decision – according to the Coalition to Ban Billboard Blight.
The LA Times reports that this ruling impacts both Clear Channel and CBS Outdoor boards – and it’s likely a few will eventually come down in our neighborhood. This should impact all or some of the boards in the following neighborhood locations: Â Melrose & Seward, Melrose & Wilton, Melrose & Mansfield, La Brea & Olympic, La Brea & 1st, La Brea & Beverly and La Brea & Melrose…all Clear Channel Outdoor digital boards.
It’s likely that the two outdoor companies will appeal the ruling to the California Supreme Court. Â The digital boards represent $100 Million in annual business for them. The LA City Council Motion to review adds an interesting twist to the overall story. This debate is going to start heating up…
Related Articles About Monday’s Ruling:
LA Times –Â Panel Orders Removal of Digital Billboards Installed Across L.A.
Coalition to Ban Billboard Blight – Will LA’s Digital Boards be Going Dark? And If So When?
Clear Channel Outdoor – Digital Outdoor Network (map)
Related Articles About Wednesday’s Motion:
Coalition to Ban Billboard Blight Website – Latest Digital Billboard Motion: Another Clear Channel Concoction?
No land use Comte meeting on Dec. 25