New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 21 - TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAGE
Part 3 - REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS ON GAS, FOOD, LODGING, CAMPING AND ATTRACTION, TRAVELER INFORMATION SIGNS
Section 18.21.3.10 - CRITERIA TO DETERMINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION PERMITTED

Universal Citation: 18 NM Admin Code 18.21.3.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Location of service establishments from interchange: The maximum distance that the "ATTRACTION", "GAS", "FOOD", "LODGING" or "CAMPING" services can be located from the main traveled way to qualify for a business sign shall not exceed 3 miles in either direction. If within that 3-mile limit one or more of the service types considered is not available, continue in 3-mile increments of consideration up to 15-mile maximum, if necessary, to find an available service of the type being considered. Services beyond the 15-mile limit do not qualify for signing.

B. Types of services permitted: Subsequent to the date of this rule, the types of services permitted shall be limited to "gas", "food", "lodging", "camping" and "attraction". Requirements to qualify for display on a specific information panel are as follows:

(1) "gas" and associated services to qualify for erection on a panel shall include:
(a) vehicle services such as fuel, oil and water;

(b) continuous operation at least 16 hours per day, 7 days per week for freeways and expressways, and continuous operation at least 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for conventional roads;

(c) modern sanitary facilities;

(d) public telephone;

(e) drinking water.

(2) "food" to qualify for erection on a panel shall include:
(a) where required, licensing or approval by state or political subdivision;

(b) continuous operations to serve three meals per day at least 6 days per week;

(c) modern sanitary facilities;

(d) public telephone.

(3) "lodging" to qualify for erection on a panel shall include:
(a) where required, licensing or approval by state or political subdivision;

(b) adequate sleeping accommodations;

(c) public telephone;

(d) modern sanitary facilities.

(4) "camping" to qualify for erection on a panel shall include:
(a) licensing or approval by appropriate public agency;

(b) adequate parking accommodations;

(c) modern sanitary facilities, drinking water and showers;

(d) continuous operation seven days a week;

(e) public telephone;

(f) provisions for removal or covering of the business signs during off-seasons if operated on a seasonal basis.

(5) "attraction" to qualify for erection on a panel shall include:
(a) regional significance;

(b) adequate parking accommodations.

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