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CA St & Hwy Code § 101.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 101.5.

101.5.  The department may file for record with the State Lands Commission such maps as are necessary to furnish an accurate description of any ungranted swamp, overflow, tide, or submerged lands, the bed of any navigable channel, stream, river, creek, lake, bay, or inlet, or other sovereign lands of the State of California which, in the opinion of the department, are needed as a right-of-way for, and for the protection of, any state highway or as a source of materials for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of any state highway. Upon the approval of such map by the State Lands Commission, the lands described therein shall be reserved for such use by the department and the department is thereupon authorized to enter upon, occupy, and use such lands for such purpose or purposes. Any subsequent grant or permission to use such lands shall be subordinate to such reservation. Any such reservation may be released by the written certificate of the director filed with the State Lands Commission. This section shall not apply to state school lands.The department shall determine the reasonable value of such right-of-way or materials and shall deposit such amount in the State Parks and Recreation Fund. The amount so deposited shall be considered as part of the cost of construction of the state highways.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 777, Sec. 15.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 101.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 101.6.

101.6.  The department shall design, place and maintain or cause to be placed and maintained at appropriate places along state highways signs which indicate the maximum penalty which may be prescribed for throwing or discharging any litter or any flammable or glowing substance from any vehicle outside of a business or residence district. County road commissioners shall place such signs along roads for which they are responsible.(Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 2038.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 101.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 101.8.

101.8.  (a) The department may design, place, and maintain, or cause to be designed, placed, and maintained, along state highways, signs to inform motorists of rail transportation services which receive public funding, in whole or in part, unless the sign would result in incurring the penalty specified in subsection (b) of Section 131 of Title 23 of the United States Code.(b) These signs may only be placed within the right-of-way of state highways that are parallel or adjacent to publicly funded passenger rail routes.(c) The signs are information structures or information signs as those terms are used in Sections 5203 and 5221 of the Business and Professions Code.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 272, Sec. 9. Effective August 2, 1993.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 101.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 101.9.

101.9.  (a) The department shall adopt rules and regulations to allow, in rural areas, the placement, on interstate and primary highways near public exits, of guide signs indicating the existence, within one-half mile of that exit, of a fire station which is open 24 hours each day of the year.(b) Upon the request of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection or a city or county, the department may place and maintain the signs in accordance with the adopted rules and regulations. The department shall bear the costs of placing and maintaining the signs.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 151, Sec. 1. Effective June 10, 1988.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 101.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 101.11.

101.11.  (a) The Department of Transportation shall, through the erection of highway signs and appropriate markers, provide recognition of the historical importance of the Byzantine-Latino Quarter in the City of Los Angeles. In order to implement this subdivision, the department shall determine the cost of signs and other appropriate markers, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation, and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, shall erect those signs and other appropriate markers at the appropriate locations on Interstate Highway 10.(b) Local designation efforts and other similar actions may complement this project.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 100, Sec. 2. Effective July 1, 2002.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 101.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 101.12.

101.12.  The department may place and maintain, or cause to be placed and maintained, signs on state highways directing motorists to communities within the geographical boundaries of a city, county, or city and county if all of the following conditions are satisfied:(a) The name of the community is culturally unique and historically significant.(b) The name of the community has resulted from the influence of a culture over a significant period of time.(c) The general public and media commonly recognize the name of the community.(d) The community is located within a city, county, or city and county.(e) Signs are consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system.(f) The geographical boundary of the community is within three miles of the state highway exit.(g) Trailblazing signs are installed on the appropriate streets or roads prior to installation of signs on the state highway.(h) The city, county, or city and county provides funds from nonstate sources that cover all costs for the Department of Transportation to place and maintain, or cause to be placed and maintained, appropriate signs on state highways.(i) The governing body of the city, county, or city and county in which the community is located adopts a resolution that does the following:(A) Designates the name of the community that is to be used on directional signs.(B) Defines the geographical boundaries of the community.(C) Requests the department to post signs on state highways.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 238, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 101.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 101.13.

101.13.  The department shall erect, at appropriate locations on highways in the state highway system, generic directional signs to each Veterans’ Home of California authorized pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1010) or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1100) of Division 5 of the Military and Veterans Code, upon receiving funds from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost.Placement of the signs shall be consistent with criteria for signing to federal or state hospitals as set forth in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, adopted pursuant to Section 21400 of the Vehicle Code.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 654, Sec. 1. (SB 842) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 101.14 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 101.14.

101.14.  (a) Prior to June 30, 2016, and subject to federal approval as provided in subdivision (d), the department shall update its internal policies to allow displays of the following types of messages on changeable message signs:(1) Safety messages.(2) Transportation-related messages.(3) Reminders to register to vote, as requested by the Secretary of State, not more than two days prior to, and on the last day to, register to vote in a particular statewide general election, statewide primary election, or statewide special election conducted pursuant to the Elections Code.(4) Reminders to vote, as requested by the Secretary of State, as elections approach, not more than two days prior to, and on election day of, a particular statewide general election, statewide primary election, or statewide special election conducted pursuant to the Elections Code.(b) For purposes of this section, “changeable message sign” means any electronic sign on a roadway with a changeable message typically used to alert motorists of traffic conditions, unusual weather conditions, emergencies, or other events.(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the requirements of the Emergency Alert System, the Amber Plan under Section 8594 of the Government Code, or the Blue Alert System under Section 8594.5 of the Government Code. The department may give priority to other messages, including, but not limited to, the display of emergency alerts, Amber Alerts, Blue Alerts, safety messages, and transportation-related messages, over the messages authorized pursuant to paragraph (3) or (4) of subdivision (a). (d) The department shall not display any information on a changeable message sign authorized pursuant to paragraph (3) or (4) of subdivision (a) unless the United States Department of Transportation, or any of its agencies, has expressly approved the display of that information. If the department is advised by the United States Department of Transportation, or any of its agencies, that the display of information otherwise authorized by paragraph (3) or (4) of subdivision (a) will result in the reduction of federal aid highway funds to the state pursuant to Section 131 of Title 23 of the United States Code, that display of information shall not be made.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 693, Sec. 1. (AB 400) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 101.15 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 101.15.

101.15.  Roundabouts shall be included in the list of highway facility types that may be used for memorial or dedication signing as designated in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, adopted pursuant to Section 21400 of the Vehicle Code.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 95, Sec. 1. (AB 634) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 102.

102.  (a) In the name of the people of the State of California, the department may acquire by eminent domain any property necessary for state highway purposes.(b) For any property that the department is acquiring by, or under threat of, eminent domain, the department shall, in a timely manner, provide a copy of all appraisals it performed or obtained for the property to the property owner. If any appraisals that are performed or paid for by the department are first provided to the property owner, the appraiser shall provide a copy of those appraisals to the department.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 411, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 103.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 103.5.

103.5.  Subject to Sections 1240.670, 1240.680, and 1240.690 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the real property which the department may acquire by eminent domain, or otherwise, includes any property dedicated to park purposes, however it may have been dedicated, when the commission has determined by resolution that such property is necessary for state highway purposes.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1239.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 103.65 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 103.65.

103.65.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the department should have a reasonable opportunity to acquire properties needed for transportation projects.(b) Whenever the department determines that a specific parcel of private property will or may be required for the right-of-way of a state highway transportation corridor within seven years, or is located within a corridor which is the subject of a special study, the department shall so notify the planning department of the city or county in which the parcel is located. When reviewing proposals for the development of a parcel so identified, the city or county shall review with the department the status of the proposed transportation project involving that parcel.(c) As used in this section, “special study” means a highway study approved by the commission or the department on or before July 1, 1989, or a study approved after that date conducted pursuant to Section 14530.5 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 744, Sec. 1.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 104.

104.  The department may acquire, either in fee or in any lesser estate or interest, any real property which it considers necessary for state highway purposes. Real property for such purposes includes, but is not limited to, real property considered necessary for any of the following purposes:(a) For rights-of-way, including those necessary for state highways within cities.(b) For the purposes of exchanging the same for other real property to be used for rights-of-way.(c) For rock quarries, gravel pits, or sand or earth borrow pits.(d) For offices, shops, or storage yards.(e) For parks adjoining or near any state highway.(f) For the culture and support of trees which benefit any state highway by aiding in the maintenance and preservation of the roadbed, or which aid in the maintenance of the attractiveness of the scenic beauties of such highway.(g) For drainage in connection with any state highway.(h) For the maintenance of an unobstructed view of any portion of a state highway so as to promote the safety of the traveling public.(i) For the construction and maintenance of stock trails.(j) For the construction and maintenance of nonmotorized transportation facilities, as defined in Section 156.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 674.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 104.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 104.2.

104.2.  If property is provided through donation or at less than fair market value to the department for state highway purposes, or purchased with funds provided by a local agency, the donor or seller may reserve the right to develop the property, but any development of the property shall be subject to the approval of the department and any reservations, restrictions, or conditions that it determines necessary for highway safety.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1081, Sec. 1.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 104.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 104.4.

104.4.  Whenever the right of occupancy of any person upon national forest or national park lands is terminated because of the proposed construction of a state highway across such lands, the department shall, in connection with the construction of the highway, acquire, by purchase or condemnation, any buildings or improvements constructed upon such lands by the person.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2173.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 104.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 104.5.

104.5.  The director may execute all deeds or conveyances necessary to convey any real property or interest therein to be sold or exchanged under the provisions of this code. He may insert in any such deed or conveyance such conditions, covenants, exceptions and reservations as in his opinion are in the public interest or may convey in fee simple absolute. All statutes relating to State lands or to reservations of minerals therein or to reservations of rights to prospect for or mine or remove such minerals are inapplicable to lands heretofore or hereafter acquired by the State or conveyed by the State pursuant to the provisions of this code or pursuant to the provisions of previously existing statutes codified in this code, and no such statute in respect to State lands hereafter enacted shall be applicable thereto unless the Legislature expressly so declares.It shall be conclusively presumed in favor of any purchaser for value and without notice of any real property or interest therein conveyed pursuant to the provisions of this code that the department acted within its lawful authority in acquiring the property, and that the director acted within his lawful authority in executing any deed or conveyance or lease authorized by this code.(Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 686.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 104.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 104.6.

104.6.  The authority conferred by this code to acquire real property for state highway purposes includes authority to acquire for future needs. Structures maintained or allowed to remain on property which has been acquired, or is acquired in the future, for future highway needs shall be maintained in conformance with standards established in the building and safety ordinances of the city or county having jurisdiction. The standards to which such structure shall be made to conform are those standards, except for such variances as may be applicable to the structure when acquired, of the city or county having jurisdiction which are in effect at the time of acquisition by the department.The department is authorized to lease any lands which are held for state highway purposes and are not presently needed therefor on such terms and conditions as the director may fix and to maintain and care for such property in order to secure rent therefrom. Except for any rent required under the California Toll Bridge Authority Act (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 30000) of Division 17), or any bond indenture executed under that act, to be deposited in some other fund, all such rent shall be deposited to the credit of the State Highway Account in the State Transportation Fund. Twenty-four percent of such rent in the State Highway Account shall be allocated pursuant to Section 104.10.Whenever it is determined by the department that any rental revenue collected under this section represents overpayment or payment in duplicate, the department may make refund of such overpayment or payment in duplicate from the State Highway Account.Any reference in any law or regulation to the Highway Properties Rental Fund or to the Highway Properties Rental Account in the Transportation Tax Fund shall be deemed to refer to the State Highway Account.(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 389.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 104.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 104.7.

104.7.  (a) Unless otherwise provided by statute, when requested by a city, county, or special district, the department shall provide information regarding, and shall lease, unoccupied, unimproved property that is held for future highway purposes to the city, county, or special district within which the property is located. The city, county, or special district may use the leased property first for agricultural and community garden purposes, and second for recreational purposes, on terms and conditions not unreasonably inhibiting the use of the property, including, but not limited to, assumption of liability and installation and removal of improvements. The lease shall be for one dollar ($1) per year for not less than one year and shall be renewable.The city, county, or special district may sublease the property for agricultural or recreational purposes upon prior written notification to the department, and may proceed with the sublease unless disapproved by the department within 10 working days after the notice is sent to the department. The first priority for a sublease shall be given to the owner of property contiguous to the leased land.In a sublease of the property, the city, county, or special district may charge rental fees at least sufficient to pay its administrative costs. All money received by the city, county, or special district under a sublease, less administrative costs, shall be transmitted to the department for deposit in the State Highway Account.(b) Unoccupied, unimproved property that has commercial, industrial, or residential use as its most feasible or best use, as determined by the department, is not subject to this section.(c) The Legislature finds and declares that the lease of unoccupied, unimproved property pursuant to this section serves a public purpose.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 336. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 104.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 104.8.

104.8.  The department may retain in its records all deeds, conveyances, and other evidences of title to or interests in real property acquired by the department under the provisions of this code. The Secretary of State and any other State officer or department having custody of any such documents is authorized and directed to deliver custody of such instruments to the department. The department may furnish on demand to any person paying the cost of preparing the same a certified copy of any such document.(Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 199.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 104.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 1 - Administration|ARTICLE 3 - The Department of Transportation|Section 104.9.

104.9.  None of the deeds, conveyances or other evidences of title to or interests in real property acquired by the department under the provisions of this code for highway purposes, need be recorded by the Secretary of State.(Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 804.)