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MS SB2509

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 49-23-9 of Mississippi Code to revise maximum height limits for outdoor advertising sign structures erected on or after April 15, 2008.

  • Changes height restriction to apply to replacements of sign structures, in addition to newly erected structures, capping height at 40 feet above road grade or site grade whichever is applicable.

  • Maintains existing size restrictions for signs erected after July 1, 2003: maximum 672 square feet per sign face, 14 feet height, and 48 feet length.

  • Preserves spacing requirements of 500 feet minimum between structures in commercial, industrial, and incorporated areas, with exceptions for signs existing prior to April 15, 2008.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Outdoor advertising signs; revise height limit provisions.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/10/2022
Judiciary, Division A1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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