This story from the Mountain View Telegraph discusses what Edgewood, N.M., businesses describe as a cumbersome sign ordinance. A business on Route 66 is part of the discussions.
This factoid from the story sticks out like a sore thumb:
Edgewood's sign ordinance, written by a committee of residents and business owners, is 47 pages in length.
Orrell said Monday she does not think the town needs a 47-page ordinance to address business signs.
"I'd rather see 47 pages on (dangerous dogs) than on signs," she said.
I agree with Orrell. Some commonsense regulation is fine, but to legislate a sign's size by the size of the business and its distance from certain districts seems more like being a busybody.
The city, to its credit, is thinking about revising the ordinance, and asked businesses and individuals for their input.
47 pages on a sign ordinance