This bill proposes amendments to Section 17-22-4 of the Code of West Virginia, which governs outdoor advertising regulations. The legislation aims to remove several existing restrictions on advertising signs, displays, and devices adjacent to state roads, including federal-aid interstate and primary roads. Notably, it eliminates prohibitions on the erection of signs with stacked or side-by-side sign faces exceeding certain sizes, as well as restrictions on the proximity of signs to churches, schools, and other public spaces.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the conditions under which advertising signs may involve motion or lighting. It allows for signs that involve non-rapid motion for changeable messages and permits certain types of lighting, provided they do not cause glare or impair visibility for drivers. The overall intent of the bill is to streamline regulations and potentially enhance advertising opportunities along state roadways by removing specific statutory limitations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-22-4