This chapter is promulgated for the purpose of establishing standards, including criteria for size, spacing and lighting, of outdoor advertising devices consistent with the act, and 23 U.S.C.A. (relating to highways) and the Federal regulations promulgated thereunder; and to establish a system for the issuing of permits for the outdoor advertising devices, as required by the act.

Source

The provisions of this § 445.1 adopted May 12, 1972, effective May 13, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 845; renumbered September 8, 1978, effective September 9, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2534.

Notes of Decisions

Highway Ramps

Even though the advertising device was not visible from the extrance/exit ramps, because it was located within 500 feet of a ramp, it was prohibited and the Department of Transportation appropriately denied the advertising permit. Martin Media v. Department of Transportation, 661 A.2d 479 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1995); appeal denied 672 A.2d 312 (Pa. 1995).