[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 23, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2004]
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[CITE: 23CFR750.704]

[Page 367]
 
                           TITLE 23--HIGHWAYS
 
 CHAPTER I--FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 750_HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart G_Outdoor Advertising Control
 
Sec. 750.704  Statutory requirements.

    (a) 23 U.S.C. 131 provides that signs adjacent to the Interstate and 
Federal-aid Primary Systems which are visible from the main-traveled way 
and within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way, and those 
additional signs beyond 660 feet outside of urban areas which are 
visible from the main-traveled way and erected with the purpose of their 
message being read from such main-traveled way, shall be limited to the 
following:
    (1) Directional and official signs and notice which shall conform to 
national standards promulgated by the Secretary in subpart B, part 750, 
chapter I, 23 CFR, National Standards for Directional and Official 
Signs;
    (2) Signs advertising the sale or lease of property upon which they 
are located;
    (3) Signs advertising activities conducted on the property on which 
they are located;
    (4) Signs within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way 
within areas adjacent to the Interstate and Federal-aid Primary Systems 
which are zoned industrial or commercial under the authority of State 
law;
    (5) Signs within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way 
within areas adjacent to the Interstate and Federal-aid Primary Systems 
which are unzoned commercial or industrial areas, which areas are 
determined by agreement between the State and the Secretary; and
    (6) Signs lawfully in existence on October 22, 1965, which are 
determined to be landmark signs.
    (b) 23 U.S.C. 131(d) provides that signs in Sec. 750.704(a) (4) and 
(5) must comply with size, lighting, and spacing requirements, to be 
determined by agreement between the State and the Secretary.
    (c) 23 U.S.C. 131 does not permit signs to be located within zoned 
or unzoned commercial or industrial areas beyond 660 feet of the right-
of-way adjacent to the Interstate or Federal-aid Primary System, outside 
of urban areas.
    (d) 23 U.S.C. 131 provides that signs not permitted under Sec. 
750.704 of this regulation must be removed by the State.