Section 514 – Landscape control program.
72-7-514. Landscape control program. (1) As used in this section, “landscape control” means trimming or removal of seedlings, saplings, trees and vegetation along the interstate, federal aid primary highway existing as of June 1, 1991, and national highway system right-of-way to provide clear visibility of outdoor advertising. (2) (a) The department shall establish a landscape […]
Section 515 – Utah-Federal Agreement — Severability clause.
72-7-515. Utah-Federal Agreement — Severability clause. (1) As used in this section, “Utah-Federal Agreement” means the agreement relating to outdoor advertising that is described under Section 72-7-501, and it includes any modifications to the agreement that are signed on behalf of both the state and the United States Secretary of Transportation. (2) The provisions of […]
Section 516 – Relocating outdoor advertising structure to maintain required distance from high voltage overhead lines.
72-7-516. Relocating outdoor advertising structure to maintain required distance from high voltage overhead lines. (1) If an outdoor advertising structure needs to be moved away from a high voltage power line or lines so that the sign can be reposted or maintenance performed without having to comply with the distance or notification requirements of Section […]
Section 512 – Appeals by attorney general.
72-7-512. Appeals by attorney general. The attorney general may take such appeals as are provided for in 23 U.S.C., Sec. 131. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
Section 513 – Relocation on state highways.
72-7-513. Relocation on state highways. (1) As used in this section, “state highway” means those highways designated as state highways in Title 72, Chapter 4, Designation of State Highways Act, on July 1, 1999, and any subsequently designated state highway. (2) If any outdoor advertising use or structure may not be continued because of the […]
Section 505 – Sign size — Sign spacing — Location in outdoor advertising corridor — Limit on implementation.
Effective 5/12/2015 72-7-505. Sign size — Sign spacing — Location in outdoor advertising corridor — Limit on implementation. (1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a sign face within the state may not exceed the following limits: (i) maximum area – 1,000 square feet; (ii) maximum length – 60 feet; and (iii) maximum height […]
Section 506 – Advertising — Regulatory power of department — Notice requirements.
72-7-506. Advertising — Regulatory power of department — Notice requirements. (1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules no more restrictive than this chapter to: (a) control the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising along the interstate and primary highway systems; (b) provide for enforcement of […]
Section 507 – Advertising — Permits — Application requirements — Duration — Fees.
72-7-507. Advertising — Permits — Application requirements — Duration — Fees. (1) (a) Outdoor advertising may not be maintained without a current permit. (b) Applications for permits shall be made to the department on forms furnished by it. (c) A permit must be obtained prior to installing each outdoor sign. (d) The application for a […]
Section 508 – Unlawful outdoor advertising — Adjudicative proceedings — Judicial review — Costs of removal — Civil and criminal liability for damaging regulated signs — Immunity for Department of Transportation.
Effective 5/14/2019 72-7-508. Unlawful outdoor advertising — Adjudicative proceedings — Judicial review — Costs of removal — Civil and criminal liability for damaging regulated signs — Immunity for Department of Transportation. (1) Outdoor advertising is unlawful when: (a) erected after May 9, 1967, contrary to the provisions of this chapter; (b) a permit is not […]
Section 509 – Existing outdoor advertising not in conformity with part — When removal required — When relocation allowed.
72-7-509. Existing outdoor advertising not in conformity with part — When removal required — When relocation allowed. (1) Any outdoor advertising lawfully in existence along the interstate or the primary systems on May 9, 1967, and which is not then in conformity with its provisions is not required to be removed until five years after […]