Rule Chapter 14-85 is being amended to conform to recent legislative changes to Section 479.261, F.S., authorizing the expansion of the LOGO sign program from interstates to all limited access facilities. Unnecessary language has been eliminated ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

14-85.013Definitions

14-85.015Qualification of Interchanges

14-85.017Logo Structures

14-85.019Business Logos and Dual Business Logos

14-85.021Qualification of Businesses

14-85.022Permits

14-85.023Priority of Applications

14-85.024Permit Renewal

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule Chapter 14-85, F.A.C., is being amended to conform to recent legislative changes to Section 479.261, F.S., authorizing the expansion of the LOGO sign program from interstates to all limited access facilities. Unnecessary language has been eliminated and rule provisions have been clarified. A provision for dual business signs is being eliminated to comply with a federal requirement that only one business be listed on an individual LOGO panel. A fee credit for permits during declared emergencies is being eliminated as redundant and burdensome.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Installation and permits for LOGO signs directing motorists to gas, food, lodging, camping, and attractions in proximity to limited access facility interchanges.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 334.044(2), 479.261(7) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 334.044(7), 479.261 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Susan Schwartz, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458, [phone], [e-mail]