Summary
The county is adding new view corridors to ban new billboards along stretches of US 421 and US 158 to protect rural scenery. While local property owners with existing commercial rights are exempted, the move prevents future clutter as the highway areas grow.
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Last discussed Mar 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Negligible impact on public revenues, though potential advertising value is restricted on affected undeveloped parcels.
Residents and motorists traveling along US 421 and US 158 who will enjoy an uncluttered, scenic rural landscape.
Property owners whose parcels are newly restricted from installing commercial billboards.
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