IndianaIndiana would limit permits for some roadside sign relocations
For qualifying sign moves, state and local officials could not apply zoning rules or require permits, though local safety reviews could be required and moves out of certain cities would need approval.
What it does
For qualifying sign moves, state and covered local officials could not apply zoning rules or require permits. Local safety permits or inspections could still apply, and moves out of certain cities would need approval.
A sign located in an excluded city could not be moved beyond that city's boundaries unless the county or municipality receiving it approves the move.
A zoning authority could require a permit or inspection to check safety code compliance for a relocated sign. If it does not decide a permit application within 30 days, the permit is granted.
Argument forBusinesses moving qualifying signs could face fewer local delays because officials could not apply zoning rules or require permits, except for local safety checks.
Argument againstNearby residents might have less local control over qualifying sign moves because officials could not apply zoning rules, though local offices could require safety checks.
More detail
State transportation officials and covered local zoning offices could not apply zoning rules or require permits for qualifying sign moves, except for local safety permits or inspections. This applies to an existing outdoor advertising sign that is removed above ground and replaced with a new sign. The local zoning offices covered are in counties with a consolidated city and excluded cities. The new sign must have the same total advertising area as the existing sign. It must be within the same market area, within 660 feet of a highway, street, or road, and on land zoned for commercial or industrial activity. It must meet the department's applicable size, lighting, and spacing standards for signs near interstate highways and limited access roads. The move must not upgrade the sign to an electronic billboard.
A sign in an excluded city could be moved outside that city only if the county or municipality receiving it approves the move. This applies to an existing outdoor advertising sign located within the boundaries of an excluded city and proposed to be moved outside it. The county or municipality to which the sign would be moved must approve the relocation.
A zoning authority could require a permit or inspection to check whether a relocated sign meets specified safety codes. This applies when a zoning authority reviews the relocation of an outdoor advertising sign. The review must check compliance with national codes or rules adopted by Indiana's fire prevention and building safety commission. If the zoning authority does not decide a permit application within 30 days after receiving it, the permit is granted. The 30-day period starts when the zoning authority receives the permit application.
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History
- 2026
- Jan 28First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and TransportationLatest
- Jan 23Referred to the HouseMinor
- Jan 22Senator Freeman added as coauthor
- Vote recorded SB 167 - Doriot - 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 22Senator Buchanan added as coauthor
- Jan 22Cosponsors: Representatives Lawson, Pressel
- Jan 22House sponsor: Representative Miller D
- Jan 22Third reading: passed; Roll Call 52: yeas 28, nays 17Passed Senate
- Jan 20Second reading: ordered engrossedMinor
- Jan 15Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedMinor
- Jan 13Senator Buck added as third author
- Jan 5Senator Rogers added as second author
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and TransportationMinor
- Jan 5Authored by Senator DoriotIntroduced
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