N.H. Admin. Code § Tra 601.07

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Tra 601.07 - Off-Premise Advertising Device Permit

(a) The owner of an off-premise advertising device shall acquire a permit from the bureau of traffic for each such device.

(b) An applicant shall file DOT form No. HASP 904, entitled "Application for Permit to Locate Outdoor Advertising Sign", and supply the following information:

(1) Name of applicant ;

(2) Mailing address;

(3) Telephone number;

(4) Detailed location information for the device, including:

a. A sketch map showing directions and distances from physical reference points; and

b. A statement as to whether the applicant believes the proposed sign location is within the area owned or used by the State of New Hampshire for transportation purposes;

(5) A sketch depicting the shape of the device;

(6) Advertising subject matter and copy;

(7) Device size including the following;

a. Number of faces displaying advertising;

b. Dimensions of each face; and

c. Overall height of the structure above ground;

(8) Type of construction of the device including the following:

a. Construction materials; and

b. Illumination and/or animation;

(9) Date the device was initially established, if pre-existing;

(10) Zoning classification at the device location as established by the municipality, if any;

(11) A signed statement completed by an authorized municipal official:

a. Verifying the claimed local zoning classification; and

b. Noting any additional conditions placed upon the location by the municipal zoning ordinance or decision of a local land use board;

(12) Unless located in the State's right of way area, a signed statement of the landowner of the property upon which the device is or will be located indicating consent for placement of the device;

(13) The amount of rental compensation paid to the landowner;

(14) Signature of the applicant;

(15) Capacity and authority of the applicant, if signing for a trust, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company; and

(16) Date of application.

(c) The applicant shall submit the fee required by RSA 236:72.

(d) Upon receipt of a completed application form and the required fee, the application shall be reviewed in the following manner:

(1) The bureau of traffic shall review the application for completeness, conformance to Tra 601.11 through Tra 601.15, and RSA 236:69 to 236:88-a;

(2) If it appears to the bureau of traffic that the proposed sign location could be within the state right of way, the application shall be forwarded to the bureau of right of way and the bureau of highway design in order to:

a. Determine if the proposed sign location is within the state owned or maintained right of way, and

b. Determine if the proposed sign location:

1. Presents potential dangers to the traveling public; and

2. Whether the location can be made safe, or must be denied in accordance with Tra 601.15.

(e) At the conclusion of the review process described in (e) above, either:

(1) A permit allowing the applicant to erect a new device as proposed on the application shall be issued;

(2) A permit for an existing device as presently erected in the field shall be issued; or

(3) The application shall be denied, and a written notice provided to explain why the application could not be approved, and how the applicant may request a hearing to review the decision.

(f) Each permit shall expire on April 1 following the date of issue.

N.H. Admin. Code § Tra 601.07

#8005, eff 12-17-03; ss by #10033, eff 11-23-11