California Code of Regulations
Title 4 - Business Regulations
Division 6 - Outdoor Advertising, Department of Transportation
Chapter 3.5 - Application, Permit, and License Administration for Outdoor Advertising
Section 2421 - Preliminary Determination Application Process

Universal Citation: 4 CA Code of Regs 2421

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

An application for a preliminary determination is submitted to the Department, with the applicable fee, when an applicant wants advance determination whether a location qualifies for a permit or what additional qualifications are required to obtain a permit. The permit application process is separate from this process. A preliminary determination application does not hold a location or restrict another person from obtaining a permit within spacing of the location for which a preliminary determination is made.

(a) The applicant shall, in accordance with the Act:

(1) Accurately complete and sign the Outdoor Advertising Structure Permit/Application, Form ODA-0002 (Rev. 11/98).

(2) Submit the completed application and fees to the Department at the address specified on the application.

(3) Place an Imprint at the proposed Display location.

(b) The Department shall, in accordance with the Act:

(1) Pre-review the application for completeness.

(2) Review the application on the basis of its eligibility as of the date processed

(3) Issue dated response of preliminary determination to the applicant.

(c) The applicant may submit an application and fees for a permit for the same location within one year of Department's preliminary determination. If this occurs:

(1) The applicant will be credited with a partial fee as provided by Section 5486 of the Act.

(2) The permit application will be reviewed pursuant to the Act and regulations in effect on the date the permit application is received.

1. New section filed 9-20-99; operative 10-20-99 (Register 99, No. 39).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5250 and 5415, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 5252 and 5486, Business and Professions Code.

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