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First Substitute H.B. 394

Representative David Ure proposes the following substitute bill:


             1     
RELOCATING OUTDOOR ADVERTISING

             2     
2006 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

             4     
Chief Sponsor: David Ure

             5     
Senate Sponsor: Michael G. Waddoups

             6     
             7      LONG TITLE
             8      General Description:
             9          This bill modifies the Utah Outdoor Advertising Act by amending provisions related to
             10      the relocation of outdoor advertising structures.
             11      Highlighted Provisions:
             12          This bill:
             13          .    expands the regulations that may require the relocation of an outdoor advertising
             14      sign to maintain the required distance from high voltage overhead lines;
             15          .    provides that an owner of an outdoor advertising structure that is required to be
             16      relocated shall have the option to relocate and remodel the structure to certain other
             17      locations;
             18          .    requires that a relocation shall be in a commercial or industrial zoned area or where
             19      outdoor advertising is permitted;
             20          .    requires that a county or municipality shall provide a special exception to its zoning
             21      ordinance if necessary to provide for the relocation;
             22          .    provides that the relocated and remodeled structure may be:
             23              .    erected to a height and angle to make it clearly visible on the main-traveled way
             24      of the highway;
             25              .    the same size and at least the same height as the previous structure, but may not


             26      exceed certain size and height limitations; and
             27              .    relocated to a location with a comparable vehicular traffic count;
             28          .    requires a governmental entity to pay just compensation if it prohibits the relocation
             29      and remodeling; and
             30          .    makes technical changes.
             31      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             32          None
             33      Other Special Clauses:
             34          None
             35      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             36      AMENDS:
             37          72-7-516, as enacted by Chapter 316, Laws of Utah 2002
             38     
             39      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             40          Section 1. Section 72-7-516 is amended to read:
             41           72-7-516. Relocating outdoor advertising structure to maintain required distance
             42      from high voltage overhead lines.
             43          (1) If an outdoor advertising structure needs to be moved away from a high voltage
             44      power line or lines so that the sign can be reposted or maintenance performed without having
             45      to comply with the distance or notification requirements of Section 54-8c-2 , or in order to
             46      comply with distance or notification requirements imposed by the National Electrical Safety
             47      Code, International Building Code, a regulation, standard, or directive of the Occupational
             48      Safety and Health Administration or any other similar applicable regulation [promulgated by a
             49      federal agency], then the owner shall have the option to relocate and remodel the structure to
             50      another location:
             51          (a) on the same property;
             52          (b) on adjacent property;
             53          (c) within 2640 feet of the previous location on either side of the same highway; or
             54          (d) mutually agreed upon by the owner and the county or municipality in which the
             55      structure is located.
             56          (2) The relocation under Subsection (1) shall be in a commercial or industrial zoned


             57      area or where outdoor advertising is permitted under this part.
             58          (3) The county or municipality in which the structure is located shall, if necessary,
             59      provide for the relocation or remodeling by ordinance for a special exception to its zoning
             60      ordinance.
             61          (4) The relocated and remodeled structure may be:
             62          (a) erected to a height and angle to make it clearly visible to traffic on the
             63      main-traveled way of the highway to which it is relocated or remodeled;
             64          (b) the same size and at least the same height as the previous structure, but the
             65      relocated structure may not exceed the size and height permitted under this part; and
             66          (c) relocated to a location with a comparable traffic vehicular count.
             67          (5) If a governmental entity prohibits the relocation and remodeling as provided in
             68      Subsection (1)(a), (b), or (c), it shall pay just compensation as provided in Subsection
             69      72-7-510 (3).
             70          [(1) the owner shall have the right to relocate the same or similar type structure to the
             71      minimal number of feet necessary:]
             72          [(a) on the same property; or]
             73          [(b) if the same property is not available, on another property; and]
             74          [(2) the county or municipality in which the outdoor advertising structure is located
             75      shall, if necessary, accommodate the move by a special exception to its zoning ordinance.]


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