Section 23-1-221 – Purpose of Division.
Section 23-1-221 Purpose of division. The purpose of this division is to promote the safety, convenience, and enjoyment of travel on, and protection of, the public investment in highways of this state and for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty within and adjacent to the state and federal-aid highways. (Acts 1967, No. 432, […]
Section 23-1-271 – Definitions.
Section 23-1-271 Definitions. For the purposes of this division, unless otherwise indicated, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) ADJACENT AREA. An area which is adjacent to and within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, which 660 feet […]
Section 23-1-287 – Disposition of Fees.
Section 23-1-287 Disposition of fees. All fees collected for the issuance of permits provided for under this division shall be paid into the State Treasury to be credited to the Public Road and Bridge Fund. (Acts 1971, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 276, p. 4544, §20.)
Section 23-1-222 – Authority of Director of Transportation to Acquire Land.
Section 23-1-222 Authority of Director of Transportation to acquire land. The Director of Transportation is hereby authorized to acquire land necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty and the establishment of rest areas within, and adjacent to, state and federal-aid highways of this state, including acquisition of publicly owned and controlled rest […]
Section 23-1-272 – Declaration of Policy.
Section 23-1-272 Declaration of policy. The Legislature hereby finds and declares: (1) That outdoor advertising is a legitimate commercial use of private property adjacent to roads and highways; (2) That the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices in areas adjacent to interstate highways and primary highways should be regulated in order […]
Section 23-1-288 – Penalty for Violation of Division, Etc.
Section 23-1-288 Penalty for violation of division, etc. Whoever erects or maintains a sign in violation of the provisions of this division or in violation of rules and regulations promulgated by the director under the provisions of this division shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be punished as provided […]
Section 23-1-223 – Interest in Acquired Land; Manner of Acquisition.
Section 23-1-223 Interest in acquired land; manner of acquisition. The interest in any land authorized to be acquired and maintained under this division may be the fee simple or any lesser interest, as determined by the Director of Transportation to be necessary to accomplish the purpose of this division. Such acquisition may be by gift, […]
Section 23-1-273 – Erection or Maintenance of Signs – Prohibited in Adjacent Areas; Exceptions.
Section 23-1-273 Erection or maintenance of signs – Prohibited in adjacent areas; exceptions. No sign shall, subject to the provisions of Section 23-1-274, be erected or maintained in an adjacent area after February 10, 1972, nor shall any outdoor advertising sign, display, or device with the purpose of its message being read from the main-traveled […]
Section 23-1-240 – Short Title.
Section 23-1-240 Short title. This division may be cited as the “Highway Beautification Act – Junkyard Control.” (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §1.)
Section 23-1-274 – Erection or Maintenance of Signs – Controls; Criteria.
Section 23-1-274 Erection or maintenance of signs – Controls; criteria. The director shall effectively control, or cause to be controlled, the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices in all business areas that are erected subsequent to February 10, 1971. Whenever a bona fide state, county, or local zoning authority has made […]