SF 3093

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to highways; allowing certain advertising devices to be placed adjacent
to roads; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 173.08, by adding a
subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 173.08, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

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new text begin Advertising devices adjacent to roadway. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as otherwise
provided in this chapter, no advertising device may be erected or maintained within any
area adjacent to a road, as defined in section 160.02, except an advertising device that:
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new text begin (1) does not exceed the size of 432 square inches, including border and trim, but
excluding base and supports;
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new text begin (2) displays the name and telephone number of its owner;
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new text begin (3) is located at a minimum distance of 20 feet from the edge of the road; and
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new text begin (4) is erected and maintained for a maximum duration of six weeks in a calendar year.
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new text begin (b) The owner of the advertising device, before erecting the device, shall obtain the
consent of the owner and lessee of the land on which the sign is erected and the owner and
lessee of adjacent land.
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