Billboard Policy on Santa Monica Boulevard
Summary
The Council agreed it needs a comprehensive billboard policy rather than one-off development agreements, since current applications are being evaluated without an adopted standard.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents wanting consistent, transparent evaluation of billboard proposals and negotiated public benefits.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 1, 2026
Commissioners repeatedly noted the city still has no ordinance governing billboards outside the Sunset Strip, forcing project-by-project decisions on La Brea, Santa Monica, and Melrose. A revised ordinance may reach the commission early next year.
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 22, 2026
The Council agreed it needs a comprehensive billboard policy rather than one-off development agreements, since current applications are being evaluated without an adopted standard.
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