The bill introduced by V. Anthony Ada seeks to amend Chapter 61, Title 21 of the Guam Code Annotated to improve the regulations governing signage in Guam. It introduces classifications for "non-digital" and "digital" signs, establishing specific guidelines for their placement and maintenance. In commercial and industrial zones, only non-digital signs indicating business names or political messages are allowed, while digital signs must adhere to stricter regulations. The amendments clarify requirements for sign dimensions, placement, and visibility, particularly concerning roadways and traffic safety.

Significantly, the bill removes previous limitations on the size and area of digital signs, which previously restricted them to twenty percent of the allowable signage area on a building's facade and limited the number of signs to two, each no larger than one hundred sixty-five square feet. This deletion allows for greater flexibility in displaying digital signage. The bill also maintains prohibitions against emissions from digital signs and the promotion of obscene material, while assigning the Department of Public Works the responsibility of creating a fee schedule for digital sign permits. Additionally, the Guam Land Use Commission is restricted from granting variances for signs that exceed the newly established limits, ensuring compliance with the updated regulations.

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