D.C. Residents Face Threat from Supergraphics

photo: Washington City Paper

Unlike major cities like Los Angeles which have cracked down on supergraphic signs, residents of our nation's capitol city may be seeing multi-story tall billboards on building facades under proposed "special sign" legislation.

The presence of supergraphics in a concentrated, unique entertainment district like Times Square is one thing, but even NYC now takes a strong stand against supergraphics elsewhere in the city. Allowing D.C.'s stately beauty to be despoiled by supergraphic signs is unthinkable.

A public hearing on the special sign legislation is scheduled for 2 p.m. today.