Outdoor advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
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Overview
This bill extends the authorization for certain outdoor advertising displays located within former redevelopment agency project areas to continue operating until January 1, 2029. These displays, which advertise businesses within the project boundaries, were previously allowed to remain as ‘on-premises’ displays under specific conditions. The bill includes provisions to address potential reductions in federal aid highway funds and outlines responsibilities for local governments to ensure compliance with regulations.
Key provisions
- Extends the authorization for off-premises advertising displays within former redevelopment agency project areas until January 1, 2029.
- Allows these displays to be considered ‘on-premises’ if they meet specific criteria, including location within the former project boundaries and construction date.
- Requires removal of advertising copy if operation would reduce federal aid highway funds, with penalties for non-compliance.
- Local governments are responsible for ensuring displays comply with regulations.
- Displays must have been constructed on or before January 1, 2012.
- The display owner or operator must indicate their name on the display.
- The state is not liable for the cessation of operation or removal of an advertising display or advertising copy.
- If the name of the owner or operator of the display is not indicated on the display, the state is only required to send the notice to the applicable city, county, or city and county.
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