Code of Massachusetts Regulations
700 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Title 700 CMR 3.00 - Control And Restriction Of Billboards, Signs, And Other Outdoor Advertising Devices
Section 3.08 - Requirements for Renewal of Permits

(1) Each application for a permit renewal shall be processed in accordance with the procedure set forth in 700 CMR 3.05.

(2) Upon the filing of a completed application, the Director shall make a determination in writing on whether to grant or deny the application. If the determination is made to deny the application, the Director shall set forth a brief summary of reasons therefore, including citations of the provisions of 700 CMR 3.00 or other laws relied upon.

(3) No renewal of a permit shall be granted for a sign which the Director, determines would not be in harmony with or suitable for the surrounding area or would continue to adversely impact the visual environment. In making this determination, the Director may consider, among other factors, the health, safety and general welfare of the public; the scenic beauty of the area; the physical, environmental, cultural, historical or architectural characteristics of the location and the area; the structure, height and size of the sign; light and brightness of the sign; and the number of signs, including on premise and accessory use signs, which are in the area wherein the sign is located. The existence of any sign or signs in an area shall not require a finding that the renewal of the sign would be in harmony with the area.