HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 32-90 08/07/1990 RESOLUTION NO. 32-90
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REFORMING THE
HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION ACT
WHEREAS, the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 was intended to
protect the scenic beauty of America's cities and countryside; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Beautification Act has not worked as it was
originally intended causing the proliferation of thousands of
billboards in rural, scenic and historic areas; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Beautification Act prohibits local governments
from regulating and removing billboards using their own land use
laws; and
WHEREAS, no federal monies have been appropriated since 1982 to
assist cities in paying for billboard removal; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Beautification Act allows the destruction of
trees on public land to enhance the visibility of billboards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Mount Prospect do hereby urge Congress to enact legislation that
would:
1. Halt the construction of additional billboards on federal
highways;
2. Restore the authority of local governments to remove non-
conforming billboards using their own local land use laws;
3. Further the removal of billboards in inappropriate locations,
especially in rural, scenic, historic and residential area;
and
4. End the practice of allowing billboard companies to cut down
trees on public land in front of billboards.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
AYES: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of Au§ust , 1990.
~, Gerald L. Farley
Mayor
ATTEST: :
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk