Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-105.4
Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025
Rule 761-105.4 - [Effective 2/12/2025] Holiday rest stops(1) Site. a. A holiday rest stop along an interstate highway shall be in an established interstate rest area. Running water is available at each rest area. The department will provide electricity if requested.b. The proposed site of a holiday rest stop along a primary highway will be inspected by the department to ensure it meets the following requirements: (1) The site is large enough to provide parking space for at least 15 vehicles and located so that all parked vehicles will be at least 50 feet from the edge of the traveled way of the primary highway.(2) An access drive from the primary highway shoulder to the parking area has a top width of at least 20 feet and provides a clear view of the primary highway for at least 900 feet in each direction.c. The department will designate an appropriate spot within the requested holiday rest stop location that will not include rest area restroom buildings or welcome center buildings. The sponsor may use the information kiosk where available. A tent or canopy may be used in areas without a kiosk during inclement weather.(2)Signs. The sponsor shall:a. Not place any signs directing highway traffic to the holiday rest stop.b. Not place any signs for an interstate holiday rest stop along the interstate highway or interchange ramps. The department will place signs stating "free refreshments" adjacent to the interstate highway and will remove these signs when the holiday rest stop is discontinued.c. Provide two signs approximately four feet by four feet announcing the holiday rest stop, one for each highway approach to the site for holiday rest stops on primary highways. The department will install these signs and will remove them when the holiday rest stop is discontinued.d. Take responsibility for any signs posted at the actual holiday rest stop site. Signs provided or placed by the sponsor shall not include any advertising but may include the sponsor's name. Signs shall not be mounted on objects (including vehicles) that contain the name of any organization or individual except the sponsor. The sponsor is responsible for the removal of all signs the sponsor has erected promptly after the holiday rest stop is discontinued.(3)Request.a. A request to sponsor a holiday rest stop will be made on Form 810023. This form is available from the maintenance bureau or the department's website.b. The request will include the name and address of the requesting sponsor, a detailed description of the proposed holiday rest stop location, and the requested hours of operation.c. The request will be submitted to the maintenance bureau and must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the beginning date of the holiday period and may be accepted up to 12 months in advance.(4)Approval of request.a. The maintenance bureau will notify the potential sponsor of approval or disapproval of the request within the time frame specified in Iowa Code section 314.27.b. If there is more than one qualifying request for the same site and date, the sponsor will be selected by lottery.Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-105.4
Amended by IAB January 3, 2018/Volume XL, Number 14, effective 2/7/2018Amended by IAB May 5, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 23, effective 6/9/2021Adopted by IAB January 8, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 14, effective 2/12/2025