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Download the current Scenic Kentucky newsletter
June, 2008

In Frankfort, it's either 'no' to House Bill 582 or 'yes' to ugly
David Hawpe's Courier-Journal column - February 24, 2008

Download the Scenic Kentucky 2008 KY General Assembly advocacy flyer
February, 2008

Scenic Kentucky seeks to protect cherished landscapes local and statewide sites.
February, 2008

Special Recognition
Thank you for ongoing support from The Courier-Journal and Lexington Herald-Leader for citing threats to scenic highways.

Scenic Kentucky launches web site February 23, 2004.

The current issues of Scenic Kentucky
• Illegal cutting of trees and vegetation on right of ways
• Digital billboards
• Bus benches/shelters
• Changing message signs
• Logo signs
• Mobile billboards
• Non-conforming signs
• On-site signs

U of L this exit	Progress doesn't have to be ugly
Welcome to Louisville	A Good Idea

We have the right to preserve our scenic views, our quality of life, and our tourist economy by enacting strong billboard controls in Kentucky, After all, we own our beautiful commonwealth, not the billboard industry!

Read a model sign ordinance from the Scenic Michigan Web site.

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Reasons to have sign ordinances

1. Maintain and enhance the aesthetics of our community.
2. Enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
3. Limit the intrusion of visual messages.
4. Minimize the adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property.
5. Minimize driver distraction.
6. Encourage native plants and landscaping material.
7. Avoid excessive signage.
8. Protect and enhance the scenic views and natural landscapes.
9. Protect and enhance economic viability by assuring aesthetic appeal for tourists, resorters, visitors, and residents.
10. Promote the use of aesthetically pleasing sign materials and colors.
11. Avoid obstacles, distractions, or traffic hazards which impair a traveler's ability to see pedestrians, traffic signs, or vehicles.
12. Preserve the right to enjoy scenic amenities.
13. Preserve public health, safety, and welfare.
14. Enhance the effectiveness of necessary directional and warning signs.
15. Enhance air movement and natural light.
16. Preserve property values.
17. Provide for the effectiveness of permitted signs.
18. Reduce the blighting influence of signs.
19. Protect the night sky from stray lighting.
20. Avoid adverse lighting or reflection.
21. Require structurally safe signs.

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