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Council pauses proposed code changes for digital kiosks and billboard relocations after wide public opposition
Summary
After hours of testimony on privacy, equity and aesthetics, the Austin City Council voted to postpone indefinitely a proposal to amend sign code to allow larger electronic images, off‑premise advertising and relocations of nonconforming billboards; the decision followed an executive‑session legal review.
Austin City Council postponed indefinitely on Feb. 26 a proposed amendment to the city’s sign code that would have authorized interactive digital kiosks and eased relocation rules for off‑premise billboards.
The item drew lengthy public comment both for and against. Supporters, including representatives from Latinitas and some business interests, said kiosks…
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