An outdoor sign, light, display, device, figure,
painting, drawing, message, placard, poster, billboard or other thing which is
designed, intended or used to advertise or inform, any part of the advertising
or informative contents of which is visible from any place on the main traveled
way of a state controlled route. The sign consists of the sign face, supports,
piling, masts and other structural members. Embellishments on or cut-out
extensions of sign faces refer to any temporary add-ons to the structure
(usually bulletins) that extend beyond the standard structure area to command
greater attention to the message. These can include letters, packages, 3-D
elements, fiber optics, etc. Various categories of signs are:
1. Advertising Signs: These are signs that
advertise a service or product and are not located on the premises where the
service or product is vended. These signs are controlled in accordance with
this Rule.
2. On-Premise Signs:
Signs used to advertise or identify the principal activitiesconducted on the
property on which they are located. These are commonly referred to as
on-premise signs and are not controlled. See Section 1100 for determination of
on-premise signs. The acquisition of corridors either in fee or by easement for
the purpose of erecting on-premise signs is not acceptable under
23 USC
103(d) under this
Rule.
3. Specially Authorized Signs
and Notices as defined and controlled in Section 1700.
4. Sale or Lease Sign: These are signs
advertising the sale or lease of the property upon which they are located.
These signs are not controlled except as provided in Section 1100,
herein.
5. Landmark Signs: These
are signs lawfully in existence on October 22, 1965, determined by the State,
subject to approval by the Secretary of Transportation, to be Landmark Signs,
including signs on farm structures or natural surfaces, or historic or artistic
significance, the preservation of which is consistent with the purpose of
23 USC
131.
6. Small Business Signs: These are signs
advertising a service or product offered by a business but not located on
premises. These signs are addressed in Section 603 and controlled in accordance
with this Rule.
7. A destroyed sign
is a sign that has sustained damage such that 60% or more of the upright
supports of the sign structure are physically damaged such that normal repair
practices would call for each broken, bent, or twisted support to be replaced
or re-erected.
