Summary
The council wants to carve out an exception so an existing downtown billboard isn't outlawed by the sign code. Commissioners deferred it, so the fight continues.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The billboard's owner and the downtown building it sits on.
Scenic-view advocates argue billboard exemptions erode the city's sign rules.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Planning Commission - Jun 23, 2026
The commission endorsed a zoning text change that would let the existing billboard at 100 Poydras stay despite it sitting in a prohibited location category. The change goes to the City Council for final action.
City Planning Commission - May 12, 2026
The council wants to carve out an exception so an existing downtown billboard isn't outlawed by the sign code. Commissioners deferred it, so the fight continues.
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