Take Our Survey on Electronic Billboards
August 01, 2008
How do you feel about the use of electronic billboards in Omaha? Voice your opinion by completing a brief survey here.
The issue of electronic billboards surfaced locally in April 2008 when Lamar Outdoor – part of one of the nation’s largest outdoor advertising corporations – installed five electronic billboards in Omaha. Omaha by Design hosted a public forum on the issue July 29. The goal was to provide the public with background information on the issues surrounding the use of electronic billboards and to give local residents an opportunity to voice their opinions on the subject.
On June 3, the Omaha City council passed an amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance that clarifies the prohibition of electronic billboards. The amendment, effective through Dec. 31, 2008, gives the city planning department time to negotiate with the two billboard companies currently operating in Omaha regarding the potential use of electronic billboards in the city. Waitt Outdoor, the other company with a billboard presence in Omaha, has not installed any electronic billboards in the city to date.
The online survey will be available through Friday, Aug. 22. For more information, contact Omaha by Design at 402.554.4010 or info@omahabydesign.org.