1. NAHBA 2006 Annual Education Conference August 27 – 30, 2006

9. Think different.

10. Basis in HBA: States’ Rights

11. Basis in HBA: 1992 Amendment
State
“in its
discretion”

12. Basis in HBA: “to promote the reasonable, orderly and effective display of OA”

13. Basis in state storm damage laws
Grace period
Storm damage repair

14. For Example…Basis in TN law

15. Basis in federal regs: “each state shall develop its own criteria”23
Highways

16. Basis in federal regs: “a sign may be considered destroyed”23
Highways

17. Basis in federal regs: “states shall submit regulations for approval”23
Highways

18. Intent of storm damage amendment

19. Intent of storm damage amendment
No pre-emption of state or local authority
Only signs in commercial and industrial areas
Strict limits on rebuilding
Built-in review process within 36 months
Back to August, 2004

20. “We support the provision that clarifies flexibility of states regarding rebuilding sign structures…” --Governor Blanco

21. “I wanted to make you aware of my support.” --Governor Barbour

22. Reasons for amendment

23. New importance of outdoor

24. Think different.