Wis. Admin. Code Trans § Trans 201.23

Current through November 25, 2024
Section Trans 201.23 - Scenic byways
(1) In this section:
(a) "All-American Road" has the meaning provided in s. Trans 202.02(2).
(b) "Great River Road" has the meaning provided in s. 84.107, Stats.
(c) "National Scenic Byway" has the meaning provided in s. Trans 202.02(9).
(d) "Scenic byway" means the Great River Road and any other public highway or portion of a public highway designated as a Wisconsin scenic byway pursuant to s. 84.106, Stats., or designated as a National Scenic Byway or an All-American Road pursuant to 23 USC 162.
(2) After March 1, 2005, no sign visible from the main-traveled way of a primary highway that is a scenic byway or interstate highway may be erected except the following:

Note: Under s. Trans 202.05(4), interstates are not currently eligible for scenic byway designation.

(a) Directional and other official sign authorized by s. 84.30(3) (a), Stats.
(b) Signs advertising the sale or lease of property upon which they are located authorized by s. 84.30(3) (b), Stats.
(c) Signs advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located authorized by s. 84.30(3) (c), Stats.

Note: Under s. Trans 202.05(4), interstates are not currently eligible for scenic byway designation.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 201.23

CR 04-057: cr. Register February 2005 No. 590, eff. 3-1-05.
Amended by, CR 16-045: am. (2) Register October 2020 No. 778, eff. 11/1/2020

Signs that are not on or visible from the main-traveled way of an interstate or primary highway are not subject to outdoor advertising regulations under s. 84.30, Stats. Local ordinances govern regulations on other routes.