Bill > SF485

This bill establishes a statewide moratorium on new billboards in Minnesota, motivated by the state's desire to preserve its natural beauty and support tourism. The legislation defines a billboard as an advertising device visible to people, whether in a motor vehicle or not, but excludes signs directly related to businesses or activities on the same premises. Under the new law, no state agency or local government can issue permits or authorize new billboards anywhere in the state, and any existing local ordinances that conflict with this prohibition are automatically voided. The bill also declares all existing billboards as "nonconforming uses," which means they can remain in place but are subject to specific regulatory provisions that may limit their future modification or replacement. The legislative findings emphasize that Minnesota already has a significant number of billboards and that restricting new billboards will provide both aesthetic and economic benefits. The bill will take effect immediately after being signed into law, and it amends existing statutes to ensure the billboard moratorium can be implemented effectively.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0485&ssn=0&y=2025