2 Del. Admin. Code § 2601-14.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 4, October 1, 2024

Section 2601-14.0 - Standards for Agri-Produce Signs

14.1 General

14.1.1 Agri-produce signs shall not be allowed to be erected on the Interstate system unless they fully meet the requirements for "on premise" signs as set out in Section 13.0 of these regulations.

14.1.2 On other systems, agri-produce signs shall be considered as "on premise" signs and shall be subject to the same requirements and conditions as described for "on premise" signs in Section 13.0 of these regulations with the following exceptions:

14.1.2.1 Free standing agri-produce signs shall be allowed to remain erected only during the seasonal period of the item being advertised. During the off season signs of this type shall be removed.

14.1.2.2 Free standing signs may be located more than 50 feet but no more than 500 feet from the activity and on the same property as the activity being conducted.

14.2 Size

14.2.1 The following limits are applicable to agri-produce signs:

14.2.1.1 Maximum area 32 square feet

14.2.1.2 Maximum height 8 feet

14.2.1.3 Maximum length 8 feet

14.2.1.4 Total sign area allowable per site - 100 square feet (maximum)

14.3 Lighting

14.3.1 Signs may be illuminated, subject to the following:

14.3.1.1 Signs which contain, include, or are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent, or moving light or lights are prohibited.

14.3.1.2 Signs which are not effectively shielded so as to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed at any portion of the traveled way of the NHS or which are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle, or which otherwise interfere with any driver's operation of a motor vehicle is prohibited.

14.3.1.3 Signs so illuminated as to interfere with the effectiveness of or obscure an official TCD are prohibited.

14.3.1.4 VMS signs shall follow guidelines as defined in subsection 13.8.1.4.

14.4 Spacing

14.4.1 Each location of an agri-produce sign must be approved by the Department and shall receive written approval prior to erection of any signs.

14.4.2 Each sign must be located within 500 feet of the activity, on the same property and same side of highway as the activity.

14.5 Number

14.5.1 Each location may have a variable number of agri-produce signs necessary for the individual site provided total site sign area allowable is not exceeded. Each application must be made to the Department and directed to the attention of the Roadside Control Section. Applications will be processed in accordance with procedures promulgated by the Department.

14.6 Safety of traveling public

14.6.1 At all times the Division must give prime consideration to the safety of the traveling public and if at any time an unsafe condition should arise, the Department shall advise the location owner of certain positive steps which must be undertaken within a specified duration of time. Failure to comply with the required improvements will result in suspension of the approval and removal of the sign until such time that corrective measures have been implemented.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2601-14.0

18 DE Reg. 999 (6/1/2015)
19 DE Reg. 1029 (5/1/2016) (Final)