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23-1-246
Section 23-1-246 Screening - Existing junkyards. Any junkyard lawfully in existence
on September 8, 1971, which is located within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way
and visible from the main-traveled way of any highway on the interstate or primary system,
shall be screened, if considered feasible by the director. The screening shall be at locations
on the right-of-way or in areas outside the right-of-way acquired for such purposes, so as
not to be visible from the main-traveled way of the interstate or primary system. (Acts 1967,
No. 643, p. 1455, §7.)...
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23-1-245
Section 23-1-245 License - Conditions. No license shall be granted for the establishment,
maintenance, or operation of a junkyard within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of right-of-way
of any highway on the interstate or primary system, except: (1) Those which are screened by
natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from
the main-traveled way of the system or otherwise removed from sight; (2) Those located within
areas which are zoned for industrial use under authority of law; (3) Those located within
unzoned industrial areas, which areas shall be determined by actual land uses and defined
by regulations promulgated by the director; or (4) Those which are not visible from the main-traveled
way of the system. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §6.)...
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23-1-271
Section 23-1-271 Definitions. For the purposes of this division, unless otherwise indicated,
the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(1) ADJACENT AREA. An area which is adjacent to and within 660 feet of the nearest edge of
the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, which 660 feet distance shall be measured
horizontally along a line normal or perpendicular to the centerline of the highway. (2) BUSINESS
AREA. Any part of an adjacent area which is zoned for business, industrial, or commercial
activities under the authority of any law of this state or not zoned, but which constitutes
an unzoned commercial or industrial area as defined in this section. (3) CENTERLINE
OF THE HIGHWAY. A line equidistant from the edges of the median separating the main-traveled
ways of a divided highway or the centerline of the main-traveled way of a nondivided highway.
(4) COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES FOR PURPOSES OF UNZONED INDUSTRIAL AND...
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23-1-273
Section 23-1-273 Erection or maintenance of signs - Prohibited in adjacent areas; exceptions.
No sign shall, subject to the provisions of Section 23-1-274, be erected or maintained
in an adjacent area after February 10, 1972, nor shall any outdoor advertising sign, display,
or device with the purpose of its message being read from the main-traveled way of an interstate
highway or primary highway be erected after April 11, 1978, outside of an urban area beyond
660 feet of the nearest edge of right-of-way of an interstate or primary highway, except the
following: (1) Directional and official signs, including, but not limited to, signs pertaining
to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions, safety rest areas, and information
centers, which are authorized by the director, under promulgated rule, and which comply with
regulations promulgated by the director relative to their lighting, size, number, spacing,
and other such requirements as may be appropriate to implement this...
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23-1-278
Section 23-1-278 Enforcement of division generally. (a) Any sign erected or maintained
in an adjacent area after February 10, 1972, and any outdoor advertising sign, display, or
device erected with the purpose of its message being read from the main-traveled way of any
interstate highway or primary highway outside of an urban area and beyond 660 feet of the
right-of-way after April 11, 1978, in violation of the provisions of this division or the
rules and regulations promulgated under the provisions of this division may be removed by
the director upon 30 days' prior notice by certified or registered mail to the owner thereof
and to the owner of the land on which said sign is located or through court proceedings at
the option of the director. No notice shall be required to be given to the owner of the sign
or to a property owner whose name is not stated on the sign or on the structure on which it
is displayed or whose address is not stated thereon and is not on file with the director....
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23-1-280
Section 23-1-280 Nonconforming signs - Just compensation to be paid upon removal of
signs. Just compensation shall be paid by the removing authority upon the removal of any of
the following signs which are not then in conformity with this division whether or not removed
pursuant to or because of this division: (1) Signs lawfully in existence on February 10, 1972.
(2) Signs lawfully in existence on land adjoining any highway made an interstate or primary
highway after February 10, 1972. (3) Outdoor advertising signs, displays, or devices erected
with the purpose of their message being read from the main-traveled way of any interstate
highway or primary highway erected outside of an urban area and beyond 660 feet of the edge
of the right-of-way of an interstate or primary highway erected prior to April 11, 1978, and
not otherwise lawful under Section 23-1-273. (4) Signs lawfully erected on or after
February 10, 1972. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no removing...
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23-1-279
Section 23-1-279 Nonconforming signs - Removal and payment of compensation generally.
(a) Signs outside of business areas which are lawfully in existence on February 10, 1972,
but which do not conform to the requirements in this division, are declared nonconforming
and, subject to Sections 23-1-280, 23-1-281, and 23-1-282, shall be removed by the sign owner
and/or property owner under agreement with the director, or under the authority of the director,
upon agreement between the parties as to just compensation. In the event no agreement can
be reached as to just compensation, the sign shall be removed and payment made therefor through
petition filed in probate court in accordance with Section 23-1-282. Outdoor advertising
signs, displays, or devices with the purpose of their message being read from the main-traveled
way of any interstate highway or primary highway erected prior to April 11, 1978, outside
of an urban area and beyond 660 feet of the edge of the right-of-way of such...
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23-1-274
Section 23-1-274 Erection or maintenance of signs - Controls; criteria. The director
shall effectively control, or cause to be controlled, the erection and maintenance of outdoor
advertising signs, displays, and devices in all business areas that are erected subsequent
to February 10, 1971. Whenever a bona fide state, county, or local zoning authority has made
a determination of customary use as to size, lighting, and spacing, such determination may
be accepted in lieu of controls by agreement in the zoned commercial and industrial area within
the geographical jurisdiction of such authority. In all other controlled commercial and industrial
areas, the criteria set forth below shall apply: (1) SIZE OF SIGNS. a. For sign structures
erected after July 15, 1995, the maximum area for any one sign shall be 672 square feet with
a maximum height of 14 feet and a maximum length of 48 feet, inclusive of any border and trim
on the sign face, but excluding any embellishment on and cut-out...
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45-41-170.03
Section 45-41-170.03 Licensing and operation of junkyards. (a) No person shall establish,
operate, or maintain a junkyard or similar establishment listed in Section 45-41-170,
but not limited to those items, any portion of which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge
of the right-of-way of any highway, road, street, or alley without obtaining a county license
from the Lee County Commission according to the criteria and regulations established by the
county commission pursuant to the authority granted in Section 11-80-10. No license
shall be granted except for those junkyards or similar establishments which are screened by
natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from
the highway. The operation of an unlicensed junkyard or similar establishment required to
be licensed pursuant to this section constitutes a public nuisance. (b) This section
shall not apply to any company, corporation, or business currently operating whose primary
purpose or...
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45-9-170
Section 45-9-170 Regulation of junkyards; public nuisances; enforcement. (a) The regulation
of the accumulation and storage of junk, inoperable motor vehicles, and other litter within
the unincorporated areas of Chambers County, and licensing the operation of junkyards within
the unincorporated areas of Chambers County is hereby declared to be in the public interest
and necessary to promote the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of
public travel; to protect the public investment in public highways; to preserve and enhance
the scenic beauty of lands and the environment; and to promote the conservation of natural
mineral resources by encouraging recycling. The Legislature finds and declares that within
the unincorporated areas of Chambers County the accumulation and storage of junk, inoperable
motor vehicles, other litter, and the operation of junkyards, any of which do not conform
to the requirements of this section, are a public nuisance. (b)(1) It is unlawful...
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