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Control of Outdoor Advertising
Objective
This category includes the inventory, control and removal of existing outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices, which is in addition to the requirement to exercise "effective control" of outdoor advertising under 23 U.S.C., Section 131. The outdoor advertising must be within the highway view-shed of a road with a functional classification of "limited/controlled access", "arterial" or "collector" (but not "local"), unless the road is a State-designated Scenic Highway, or a National Scenic Byway. Control and removal of outdoor advertising must accomplish a recognizable improvement to the scenic enjoyment of the traveling public. Expenditures made to remove signs, displays, or devices must be made according to a legal process that bases payment on an equitable appraisal.
Examples of Uses
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Costs associated with inventories, title research, planning, etc. (contingent upon actual billboard removal) |
Removal of billboards along local roads |
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Removal of billboards along a State-designated Scenic Highways or National Scenic Byways |
Removal of billboards already designated for removal |
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Leasehold interest |
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Additional Information
- The value of the billboard structure should be computed using the "cost-approach" only.
- In certain circumstances, the value (or a portion) of a lease on a billboard may be eligible for reimbursement. This is called "leasehold interest." Just because there is a current lease on the billboard does not guarantee any leasehold interest. The NCDOT Right-of-Way (ROW) Branch will determine the leasehold interest, if any.
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NC DOT
NC DOH
NC GOV
