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Glendale council narrows digital-billboard ordinance, approves property sale to Direct Outdoor in 4–3 vote
Summary
After detailed drafting corrections and debate over spacing and visibility, the Glendale Common Council approved an amended ordinance to allow a sixth billboard structure (keeping 10 display faces) and authorized an agreement with Direct Outdoor to sell a city parcel for $300,000; both measures passed 4–3.
The Glendale Common Council adopted changes to its billboard ordinance and approved an amendment to an agreement with Direct Outdoor for city property along Ironwood Road in a pair of closely contested votes.
City staff introduced an ordinance to amend section 15.6.10 (billboards and other advertising) that would expand the allowed area for digital billboards to locations south of Lexington Boulevard, increase permitted support structures from five to six while maintaining a cap of 10 display faces, and update design and setback standards. Staff said the change would allow one additional pole while keeping the total number of digital faces unchanged.
Residents and council members spent substantial time reviewing the draft for drafting errors and policy details. Resident Robert Cromwell identified multiple ambiguities and…
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