Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 7, § 10-12.010
Scenic Byways
Effective Aug 30, 2014sections 226.020, 226.130(2), 227.030, and 226.797–226.799, RSMo 2000.* Emergency rule filed April 5, 1993, effective April 15, 1993, expired Aug. 3, 1993. Emergency rule filed July 30, 1993, effective Aug. 9, 1993, expired Nov. 29, 1993. Original rule filed April 5, 1993, effective Dec. 9, 1993. Amended: Filed Jan. 9, 2014, effective Aug. 30, 2014. *Original authority: 226.020, 226.130 and 227.030, RSMo 1939 and 226.797, RSMo 1990Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
PURPOSE: This rule implements section 226.797, RSMo where the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is authorized to create a state system of scenic byways.
- (1) The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (commission) may designate a road or highway under its jurisdiction as a scenic byway based upon consideration of the factors outlined in section (2).
(2) The commission shall consider the following factors in designating a road or highway as a scenic byway:
- (A) Highway design which preserves and protects the natural beauty or scenery of the area;
- (B) Significant scenic, natural, historical, cultural, or recreational resources in the area;
- (C) Adequate land area to accommodate safe enjoyment of scenic attractions;
- (D) Compatibility of the scenic byway with recreational, aesthetic, and environmental management needs of the area; and
- (E) Presence of existing protected areas near or adjacent to the scenic byway such as national forests or federal or state parkland.
(3) If the commission designates a road or highway under its jurisdiction as a scenic byway, it may implement protective measures to preserve and protect the designated road which may include, but shall not be limited to:
- (A) Acquisition of scenic easements;
- (B) Controlled access; and
- (C) Landscaping.
- (4) The commission may remove any road or highway under its jurisdiction from the state system of scenic byways after consideration of the factors outlined in section (2) and determination that the road or highway no longer merits designation as a scenic byway.
AUTHORITY: sections 226.020, 226.130(2), 227.030, and 226.797–226.799, RSMo 2000.* Emergency rule filed April 5, 1993, effective April 15, 1993, expired Aug. 3, 1993. Emergency rule filed July 30, 1993, effective Aug. 9, 1993, expired Nov. 29, 1993. Original rule filed April 5, 1993, effective Dec. 9, 1993. Amended: Filed Jan. 9, 2014, effective Aug. 30, 2014. *Original authority: 226.020, 226.130 and 227.030, RSMo 1939 and 226.797, RSMo 1990.