La. Admin. Code tit. 70 § III-107

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024

Section III-107 - Criteria for Specific Information Permitted

A. General Criteria. Each business identified on a specific information sign shall meet the following general criteria.

1. Give written assurance to the department of its conformity with all applicable laws concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin, and not be in breach of that assurance.

2. In rural areas, businesses shall be located no more than 10 miles in either direction for " gas ," " food " and " lodging " or 25 miles in either direction for "camping " and " attractions " from the terminal of the nearest off ramp. In urban areas, businesses shall be located no more than 2 miles in either direction for " gas ," " food " and " lodging " or 5 miles in either direction for " camping " and "attractions " from the terminal of the nearest off ramp. Measurements shall be made from the beginning of the curves connecting the ramp to the crossroad or the nosepoint of a loop along the normal edge of the pavement of the crossroad as a vehicle must travel to reach a point opposite the main entrance to the business.

3. Have appropriate licensing and/or permitting as required by federal, state, parish, and local laws or regulations.

4. Provide a telephone for public use.

B. Types of Services Permitted. The types of services permitted shall be limited to "fuel ," "food ," "lodging ," "camping ," and "attractions ." At the discretion of the department, camping business signs may be displayed on an "attractions " specific information sign using the provisions of §109. C.2 to differentiate the two services.

C. Specific Criteria for "gas "

1. Vehicle services of fuel (unleaded, diesel, or alternative fuels intended for use in motor vehicles for highway travel), oil, and water for batteries and/or radiators.

2. Clean modern restroom facilities for each sex and drinking water suitable for public use.

3. Year-round operation at least 16 continuous hours per day, seven days a week.

4. An on-premise attendant to collect monies, and/or make change.

D. Specific Criteria for "FOOD"

1. Indoor seating for at least 16 persons.

2. Clean modern restroom facilities for each sex.

3. Year-round operation at least six days per week and operating at least 12 continuous hours per day.

E. Specific Criteria for "LODGING"

1. Adequate sleeping accommodations consisting of a minimum of 20 units with private baths.

2. Off-street vehicle parking spaces for each lodging room for rent.

3. Year-round operation.

4. Bed and Breakfast facilities may be placed on the "lodging " services sign provided that they meet the following criteria:

a. adequate off-street vehicle parking;

b. year-round operation at least five continuous days per week;

c. adequate sleeping accommodations consisting of a minimum of three units with private baths;

d. complimentary breakfast provided and included in the rate of the room;

e. member of the Louisiana Bed and Breakfast Association or in compliance with additional specific criteria established by the Department of Transportation and Development in lieu thereof.

F. Specific Criteria for "camping "

1. Adequate off-street vehicle parking.

2. Clean modern restroom facilities for each sex, drinking water suitable for public use, modern sanitary and bath facilities (for each sex) which are adequate for the number of campers that can be accommodated.

3. Year-round operation seven days per week.

4. At least 10 campsites with water and electrical outlets for all types of travel-trailers and camping vehicles. A tent camping area must also be provided with a minimum of two tent sites.

G. Specific Criteria for "ATTRACTIONS"

1. Fall under one of the following categories:

a. Arena/Stadium*;

b. Cultural Center*;

c. Historical Society*;

d. Historic District;

e. Historic Structure/Museum*;

f. Industrial Facility*;

g. Museum/Art Gallery;

h. Scenic/Natural Attraction (forest, garden, nature preserve, park, etc.);

i. Tour Boat;

j. Winery/Brewery*;

k. Zoo/Aquarium.

*Providing visitor tours.

2. Adequate off-street vehicle parking.

3. Clean modern restroom facilities for each sex and drinking water suitable for public use.

4. Year-round operation at least five continuous days per week.

La. Admin. Code tit. 70, § III-107

Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Highways, LR 11:782 (August 1985), amended LR 18:785 (July 1992), LR 19:353 (March 1993), amended by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Highways/Engineering, LR 22:225 (March 1996), LR 25:1277 (July 1999), LR 31:727 (March 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 48:461.