A billboard recently built on RM 620 in Round Rock has drawn attention from city officials, over a year after a political action committee attempted to petition the city in an effort to change a local sign ordinance.

What’s happening?

The billboard—featuring two business advertisements on each side—is managed by MediaChoice, which handles a portfolio of static and digital billboards throughout the state, according to its website. Located at 16420 RM 620, in Round Rock’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, the signage violates a city sign ordinance that prohibits billboards from being placed within 150 feet of the roadway, City Manager Brooks Bennett told Community Impact .

Bennett said the city has “been in discussion with the attorney of the property owner [and] that they intend to come i

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