Alabama Administrative Code
Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
Section 450-10-1-.12 - Unzoned Commercial And Unzoned Industrial Areas

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 450-10-1-.12

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

(1) Unzoned commercial or industrial area must satisfy the following criteria:

1. On non-interstate highways, the commercial or industrial activity must be located on either side of the highway and within 600 feet of the sign location. On interstate highways, the commercial or industrial area must be located on the same side of the highway and within 600 feet of the sign location;

2. The commercial or industrial activities must be within 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way; and

3.
(a) Distances specified in this paragraph must be measured from the nearest edge of the regularly used buildings, parking lots, or processing areas and shall be along or parallel to the edge of pavement of the highway.

(b) Certain activities, including, but not limited to, the following, may not be recognized as commercial or industrial activities:
1. Signs.

2. Agricultural, forestry, ranching, grazing, farming, and related activities, including, but not limited to, wayside fresh produce stands.

3. Transient or temporary activities.

4. Activities not visible from the main-traveled way.

5. Activities conducted more than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way.

6. Activities conducted in a building principally used as a residence.

7. Railroad tracks and minor sidings.

8. Communication towers.

9. Mining or Quarry activities

10. Funeral home(s)

11. Cemeteries

(2) A business must be located on an unzoned commercial or unzoned industrial area for twelve (12) months before outdoor advertising signs will be permitted in the unzoned commercial or unzoned industrial area.

Author: Maintenance Bureau

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 23-1-59, 23-1-273, 23-1-274, 23-1-275, 23-1-278, 23-1-286.

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