ORS 377.820
Application for tourist or motorist informational sign permit
- investigation
- disposition
(1)
An application for a tourist oriented directional sign, logo sign or a motorist informational sign permit shall be submitted to the Travel Information Council on a form prescribed by the council. The application shall set forth the name and address of the applicant; the name, nature and location of the business or activity; the location where a tourist oriented directional sign, logo sign or a motorist informational sign is desired; and such other information as the council may require. The applicant shall tender with the application the permit fee required under ORS 377.825 (Fees for sign applications, maintenance costs and reinstallation) for each sign requested.(2)
Upon receipt of an application for a tourist oriented directional sign, logo sign or a motorist informational sign, the council shall refer the application to the Department of Transportation. Upon receipt of the application the department shall do all the following:(a)
Notify any city in which a sign is proposed to be located of the proposed location and composition of the sign and seek comments from the city.(b)
Investigate the facts and make a report to the council with its recommendations thereon.(c)
Not recommend approval of an application unless the requested location conforms to the requirements prescribed by the council under ORS 377.805 (Form of tourist and motorist informational signs) and, if applicable, unless the applicant is complying with all statutes and rules of the State Health Officer regarding restaurants and places of public accommodation.(d)
Notify the council promptly in writing of the results of its investigation and its recommendations and the reasons for any recommended disapproval.(3)
If the council approves the application it shall issue the permit and forward the original to the applicant and a copy thereof to the Director of Transportation. If it is not approved, the council shall return the application and fee, stating the reasons for disapproval and giving the applicant opportunity to correct any defects or to be heard within 30 days by the council and to present evidence, with or without counsel at the applicant’s discretion. Upon written request, the council shall hear the matter and notify the applicant of its findings and decision. The applicant may then appeal in the manner provided by ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.770 §24; 1973 c.790 §20; 1983 c.111 §6; 1983 c.523 §1a; 1993 c.741 §63; 2017 c.105 §4]
Source:
Section 377.820 — Application for tourist or motorist informational sign permit; investigation; disposition, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors377.html.
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