"Department" means the Iowa department of transportation.
"Designation" means department approval of a route as an Iowa Byway.
"Heritage byway" means a route that has historic or cultural significance along its length or connects various areas or sites of historic or cultural significance along its length.
"Scenic byway" means a route that has naturally scenic features visible along its length.
"Stakeholder" means a group, state agency, local jurisdiction or organization with a vested interest in the Iowa Byways program or that may be impacted by the designation of a route. Examples may include but are not limited to an adjacent scenic, natural or historic resource or other tourism attraction; other designated Iowa Byways; private associations related to economic development or outdoor advertising; and organizations charged with the marketing of the state, regions or localities for tourism purposes.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-132.2