2. Citizens' Agenda for Houston's Future.

Goal and Action 14: Community Appearance

Houston's neighborhoods become beautiful, well-preserved, and free of visual blight supported by appropriate development standards that respect their unique identity and values. (3.8)

Actions Propsed by Participants

• Create and adopt development standards (ordinances and deed restrictions) that meet community and business needs.
• Adopt strict regulations controlling visual blight, including billboards, on-premises signage, overhead utility lines, derelict buildings, and other offensive sources of visual pollution.
• Respect the unique and historic character of individual neighborhoods.