Section 37-1-7501-06001-411 - Scenic Strips, Overlooks, Landscaped Areas, Welcome Centers, Rest Areas Recreation Areas, etc1. New utility installations, except those needed for highway purposes, such as for highway lighting or to serve a weigh station, rest area, recreation area, welcome center, etc., are not permitted on highway right of way or other lands which are located within or adjacent to areas of scenic enhancement and natural beauty. 2. The Departments' Chief Engineer may permit exceptions provided the following conditions are met: a. New underground or aerial installations may be permitted only when they do not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the highway user or impair the aesthetic quality of the lands being traversed. b. Aerial installations may be permitted only when (1) other locations are not available or are unusually difficult and costly, or are less desirable from the standpoint of aesthetic quality, (2) placement underground is not technically feasible or is unreasonably costly, and (3) the proposed installation will be made at a location, and will employ suitable designs and materials, which give the greatest weight to the aesthetic qualities of the area being traversed. REFERENCES (All references herein to other materials are as to the most current version of that particular document.)
37 Miss. Code. R. § 1-7501-06001-411