Tell lawmakers to oppose SB 1228

SB 1228 would create new exemptions from important provisions of the California Outdoor Advertising Act for certain advertising displays formerly located within redevelopment agency project boundaries.

While the bill is framed as a narrow solution to a specific set of circumstances, it would weaken key protections that help preserve California’s scenic highways and support local control over land-use decisions.

The bill would exempt certain displays from restrictions intended to protect landscaped freeway corridors and would limit the ability of local governments to regulate advertising displays through zoning ordinances and relocation agreements. It would also create a precedent for future efforts to weaken longstanding billboard safeguards through legislative exemptions.

The Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization is scheduled to consider SB 1228 on June 24.

Use the form below to send a message urging lawmakers to oppose SB 1228 and preserve California’s scenic beauty, local authority, and quality of life. You may personalize your message before sending.