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NC Gen Stat § 136-140.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 11 - Outdoor Advertising Control Act.|§ 136-140.1 - Adopt-A-Highway.

 136-140.1. Adopt-A-Highway.(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, the Department of Transportation may permit individuals or groups participating in its Adopt-A-Highway Program access to controlled access facilities for the purpose of removing litter from the right-of-way. Acknowledgment of participation in the program may be indicated by appropriate signs that shall be owned, controlled, and erected by the Department of Transportation. The size, style, specifications, and content of the signs shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation may issue rules and policies necessary to administer the program.(b) Adopt-A-Highway participants may use contract services to clean the roadside of the sections of highway the participants have adopted only in accordance with the rules and policies issued by the Department of Transportation.  (1995, c. 324, s. 18.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-140.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 11A - Exemption and Deferment from Removal of Certain Directional Signs, Displays, and Devices.|§ 136-140.6 - Declaration of policy.

 136-140.6. Declaration of policy.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State of North Carolina hereby finds and declares that the removal of certain directional signs, displays, and devices, lawfully erected under State law in force at the time of their erection, which do not conform to the requirements of subsection (C) of 23 U.S.C. 131, which provide directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public, and which were in existence on May 6, 1976, may work a substantial economic hardship in certain defined areas, and shall be exempt according to Section 131 United States Code and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. (1977, c. 639.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-140.7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 11A - Exemption and Deferment from Removal of Certain Directional Signs, Displays, and Devices.|§ 136-140.7 - Definitions.

 136-140.7. Definitions.As used in this Article: "Motorist services directional signs" means signs, displays, and devices giving directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public, including but not limited to:(1) Places of public lodging;(2) Places where food is served to the public on a regular basis;(3) Places where automotive fuel or emergency automotive repair services, including truck stops, are regularly available to the public;(4) Educational institutions;(5) Places of religious worship;(6) Public or private recreation areas, including campgrounds, resorts and attractions, natural wonders, wildlife and water fowl refuges, and nature trails;(7) Plays, concerts and fairs;(8) Antiques, gift and souvenir shops;(9) Agricultural products in a natural state, including vegetables and fruit. (1977, c. 639.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-140.8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 11A - Exemption and Deferment from Removal of Certain Directional Signs, Displays, and Devices.|§ 136-140.8 - Exemption procedures.

 136-140.8. Exemption procedures.The North Carolina Department of Transportation shall upon receipt of a declaration, petition, resolution, certified copy of an ordinance, or other clear direction from a board of county commissioners, municipality, county, city, provided that such resolution is not in conflict with existing statute or ordinance, that removal of motorist services directional signs would cause an economic hardship in a defined area, shall forward such declaration, resolution, or finding to the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation for inclusion as a defined hardship area qualifying for exemption pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 131 (O). Any such declaration or resolution submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation shall further find that such motorist service signs provided directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public and shall request the retention by the State of said directional motorist services signs as defined herein. The North Carolina Department of Transportation shall thereupon comply with all regulations issued both now and hereafter by the Federal Highway Administration necessary for application for the exemption provided in 23 U.S.C. 131 (O), provided such motorist services directional signs were lawfully erected under State law at the time of their erection and were in existence on May 5, 1976. The petitioner seeking exemption of those signs defined in G.S. 136-140.7 shall furnish the information required by the United States Department of Transportation to the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Department of Transportation shall request exemption from the United States Department of Transportation. (1977, c. 639.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-140.9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 11A - Exemption and Deferment from Removal of Certain Directional Signs, Displays, and Devices.|§ 136-140.9 - Deferment.

 136-140.9. Deferment.The North Carolina Department of Transportation shall adopt programs to assure that removal of directional signs, displays or devices, providing directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public, not otherwise exempted by economic hardship, be deferred until July 1, 1979. (1977, c. 639.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-140.15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 11B - Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign Program.|§ 136-140.15 - Scope of operations.

 136-140.15. Scope of operations.(a) Program. - The Department of Transportation shall administer a tourist-oriented directional signs (TODS) program.(b) Definitions. - The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) TODS. - Tourist-oriented directional signs (TODS) are guide signs that display the business identification of and directional information for tourist-oriented businesses and tourist-oriented facilities or for classes of businesses or facilities that are tourist-oriented.(2) Tourist-oriented business. - A business, the substantial portion of whose products or services is of significant interest to tourists. The term may include a business involved with seasonal agricultural products. When used in this Article, the term "business" means a tourist-oriented business.(3) Tourist-oriented facility. - A business, service, or activity facility that derives a major portion of income or visitors during the normal business season from road users not residing in the immediate area of the facility. When used in this Article, the term "facility" means a tourist-oriented facility.(c) Limitation. - The Department shall not install TODS for a business or facility if the signs would be required at intersections where, due to the number of conflicting locations of other highway signs or traffic control devices or other physical or topographical features of the roadside, their presence would be impractical or unfeasible or result in an unsafe or hazardous condition.(d) Duplication. - If a business or facility is currently shown on another official highway guide sign, such as a logo sign or supplemental guide sign, on the same approach to an intersection where a TODS panel for that business or facility would be located, the business or facility may elect to keep the existing highway guide sign or have it removed and participate in the TODS program. If the business or facility elects to retain the existing highway guide sign, the business or facility is ineligible for the TODS program at that intersection. (2001-383, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-140.16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 11B - Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign Program.|§ 136-140.16 - Eligibility criteria.

 136-140.16. Eligibility criteria.A business or facility is eligible to participate in the TODS program if it meets all of the following conditions:(1) It is open to the general public and is not restricted to "members only".(2) It does not restrict access to its facilities by the general public.(3) It complies with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, and any other category protected by federal or State constitutional or statutory law concerning the granting of licenses and approvals for public facilities.(4) It meets the following standards:a. It is in continuous operation at least eight hours a day, five days a week during its normal season or the normal operating season for the type of business or facility.b. It is licensed and approved by the appropriate State and local agencies regulating the particular type of business or activity. (2001-383, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-140.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 11B - Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign Program.|§ 136-140.17 - Terminating participation in program.

 136-140.17. Terminating participation in program.A business or facility may terminate its participation in the TODS program at any time. The business or facility is not entitled to a refund of any part of any fees paid because of voluntary termination of participation by the business or facility, for any reason, before the end of its current contract period. (2001-383, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-140.18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 11B - Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign Program.|§ 136-140.18 - Temporary modification of TODS panels.

 136-140.18. Temporary modification of TODS panels.(a) The Department shall allow a participating business or facility to close for remodeling or to repair damage from fire or other natural disaster if its TODS panels are covered or removed while the business or facility is closed. No refund of fees or extension of the time remaining in the contract for participation will be provided for the period of closure.(b) The Department may, at its discretion, remove or cover TODS panels for roadway construction or maintenance, for routine maintenance of the TODS assembly, for traffic research study, or for any other reason it considers appropriate. Businesses or facilities are not entitled to any refunds of fee amounts for the period that the TODS panels are covered or removed under this subsection unless the period exceeds seven days.(c) The TODS panels for seasonal businesses or facilities shall have an appropriate message added during the period in which the businesses or facilities are open to the public as part of their normal seasonal operation. (2001-383, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-140.19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 11B - Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign Program.|§ 136-140.19 - Board of Transportation to adopt rules to implement the TODS program.

 136-140.19. Board of Transportation to adopt rules to implement the TODS program.The Board of Transportation shall adopt rules to implement the TODS program created by this Article. The rules shall include all of the following:(1) The Board shall set fees to cover the initial costs of signs, sign installation, and maintenance, and the costs of administering the program.(2) The Board shall establish a standard for the size, color, and letter height of the TODS as specified in the National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.(3) TODS shall not be placed more than five miles from the business or facility.(4) TODS shall not be placed where prohibited by local ordinance.(5) The number of TODS panels shall not exceed six per intersection with only one business or facility on each panel.(6) If a business or facility is not directly on a State highway, it is eligible for TODS panels only if both of the following requirements are met:a. It is located on a street that directly connects with a State road.b. It is located so that only one directional sign, placed on a State road, will lead the tourist to the business or facility.(7) A TODS shall not be placed immediately in advance of the business or facility if the business or facility and its on-premise advertising signs are readily visible from the roadway.(8) The Board shall limit the placement of TODS to highways other than fully controlled access highways and to rural areas in and around towns or cities with a population of less than 40,000.  (2001-383, s. 1; 2014-100, s. 34.14(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 136-141 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 12 - Junkyard Control Act.|§ 136-141 - Title of Article.

 136-141. Title of Article.This Article may be cited as the Junkyard Control Act. (1967, c. 1198, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-142 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 12 - Junkyard Control Act.|§ 136-142 - Declaration of policy.

 136-142. Declaration of policy.The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that although junkyards are a legitimate business, the establishment and use and maintenance of junkyards in the vicinity of the interstate and primary highways or within the vicinity of North Carolina routes in counties that have no interstate or federal aid primary highways within the State should be regulated and controlled in order to promote the safety, health, welfare and convenience and enjoyment of travel on and the protection of the public investment in highways within the State, to prevent unreasonable distraction of operators of motor vehicles and to prevent interference with the effectiveness of traffic regulations, to attract tourists and promote the prosperity, economic well-being and general welfare of the State, and to preserve and enhance the natural scenic beauty of the highways and areas in the vicinity. It is the intention of the General Assembly to provide and declare herein a public policy and statutory basis for regulation and control of junkyards. (1967, c. 1198, s. 2; 1993, c. 493, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-143 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 12 - Junkyard Control Act.|§ 136-143 - Definitions.

 136-143. Definitions.As used in this Article:(1) The term "automobile graveyard" shall mean any establishment or place of business which is maintained, used, or operated for storing, keeping, buying or selling wrecked, scrapped, ruined, or dismantled motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts. Any establishment or place of business upon which six or more unlicensed, used motor vehicles which cannot be operated under their own power are kept or stored for a period of 15 days or more shall be deemed to be an "automobile graveyard" within the meaning of this Article.(2) "Interstate system" means that portion of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways located within the State, as now officially designated, or as may hereafter be so designated as interstate system by the Department of Transportation, or other appropriate authorities. As to highways under construction so designated as interstate highways pursuant to the above procedures, the highway shall be a part of the interstate system for the purpose of this Article on the date the location of the highway has been approved finally by the appropriate federal authorities.(3) The term "junk" shall mean old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, rubber, debris, waste, or junked, dismantled or wrecked automobiles, or parts thereof, iron, steel, and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material.(4) The term "junkyard" shall mean an establishment or place of business which is maintained, operated, or used for storing, keeping, buying, or selling junk, or for maintenance or operation of an automobile graveyard, and the term shall include garbage dumps and sanitary fills. An establishment or place of business which stores or keeps for a period of 15 days or more materials within the meaning of "junk" as defined by subdivision (3) of G.S. 136-143 which had been derived or created as a result of industrial activity shall be deemed to be a junkyard within the meaning of this Article.(5) "Primary system" means that portion of connected main highways, as now officially designated, or as may hereafter be so designated as primary system by the Department of Transportation or other appropriate authorities. As to highways under construction so designated as federal-aid primary highways pursuant to the above procedures, the highway shall be part of the federal-aid primary system for purposes of this Article on the date the location of the highway has been approved finally by the appropriate federal or State authorities.(6) "Unzoned area" shall mean an area where there is no zoning in effect.(7) "Visible" means capable of being seen without visual aid by a person of normal visual acuity. (1967, c. 1198, s. 3; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; c. 1439, ss. 1-5; 1977, c. 464, s. 7.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-144 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 12 - Junkyard Control Act.|§ 136-144 - Restrictions as to location of junkyards.

 136-144. Restrictions as to location of junkyards.No junkyard shall be established, operated or maintained, any portion of which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, or a North Carolina route in a county that has no interstate or federal aid primary highways, except the following:(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 highway at any season of the year or otherwise removed from sight or screened in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Transportation.(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 from actual land uses and defined by regulations to be promulgated by the Department of Transportation.(4) Those which are not visible from the main-traveled way of an interstate or primary highway or a North Carolina route in a county that does not have an interstate or federal aid primary highway at any season of the year. (1967, c. 1198, s. 4; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; 1977, c. 464, s. 7.1; 1993, c. 493, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-145 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 12 - Junkyard Control Act.|§ 136-145 - Enforcement provisions.

 136-145. Enforcement provisions.Any person, firm, corporation or association that establishes, operates or maintains a junkyard within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, after the effective date of this Article as determined by G.S. 136-155, that does not come within one or more of the exceptions contained in G.S. 136-144 hereof, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and each day that the junkyard remains within the prohibited distance shall constitute a separate offense. In addition thereto, said junkyard is declared to be a public nuisance and the Department of Transportation may seek injunctive relief in the superior court of the county in which the offense is committed to abate the said nuisance and to require the removal of all junk from the prohibited area. (1967, c. 1198, s. 5; 1973, c. 507, s. 5, c. 1439, s. 6; 1977, c. 464, s. 7.1; 1993, c. 539, s. 999; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 136-146 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 12 - Junkyard Control Act.|§ 136-146 - Removal of junk from illegal junkyards.

 136-146. Removal of junk from illegal junkyards.Any junkyard established after the effective date of this Article as determined by G.S. 136-155, in violation of the provisions of this Article or rules and regulations issued by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this Article, shall be illegal and shall constitute a public nuisance. The Department of Transportation or its agents shall give 30 days' notice to the owner of said junkyard to remove the junk or to make the junkyard to conform to the provisions of this Article or rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Transportation hereunder. The Department of Transportation or its agents may remove the junk from the illegal junkyard at the expense of the owner if the said owner fails to act within 30 days after receipt of such notice. The Department of Transportation or its agents may enter upon private property for the purpose of removing junk from the junkyards prohibited by this Article without civil or criminal liability. Any person aggrieved by the decision declaring the junkyard illegal shall be granted the right to appeal the decision in accordance with the terms of the rules and regulations enacted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this Article to the Secretary of Transportation who shall make the final decision on the agency appeal. (1967, c. 1198, s. 6; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; c. 1439, s. 7; 1977, c. 464, s. 7.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 136-147 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 136 - Transportation|Article 12 - Junkyard Control Act.|§ 136-147 - Screening of junkyards lawfully in existence.

 136-147. Screening of junkyards lawfully in existence.Any junkyard lawfully in existence on the effective date of this Article as determined by G.S. 136-155 which does not conform to the requirements for exceptions in G.S. 136-144 hereof, and any other junkyard lawfully in existence along any highway which may be hereafter designated as an interstate or primary highway or a North Carolina route in a county without an interstate or federal aid primary highway and which does not conform to the requirements for exception under G.S. 136-144 hereof, shall be screened, if feasible, by the Department of Transportation at locations on the highway right-of-way or in areas acquired for such purposes outside the right-of-way in such manner that said junkyard shall not be visible from the main-traveled way of such highways. The Department of Transportation is authorized to acquire fee simple title or any lesser interest in real property for the purpose required by this section, by gift, purchase or condemnation. (1967, c. 1198, s. 7; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; c. 1439, s. 8; 1977, c. 464, s. 7.1; 1993, c. 493, s. 3.)