GDFWSA Forms Political Action Committee

The Greater DFW Sign Association recently formed a Political Action Committe (PAC) to assist local politicians in re-election campaigns that are sensitive to equitable and fair sign ordinances within their districts.

The GDFWSA PAC will provide scheduled reporting as required by the Texas Ethics Commission.

Texas Town Pays Businesses for New Signs

The city of Carrollton, Texas, rolled out an interesting program to encourage businesses to bring their signs into compliance with local ordinances passed back in November. Last month, city leaders announced plans to actively approach businesses near downtown to notify them of a new plan that will provide incentives for new signs. The code calls for no ground, stake or directional signs.
The city will provide a maximum of up to $4,000 in reimbursement, but in order to receive compensation, the business must improve the look of the sign. The program is front-loading, meaning the earlier changes are made, the more reimbursement a business will receive, and city officials expect three to six businesses to take part in the program.

Irving Adopts New Code

Summary Chart Below

(Any non-comforming pylon sign will have to be removed when there is a change in ownership or new Certificate of Occupancy is required.)

  GDFWSA response to new code: