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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7692 - Transportation project advancement notes; pledge of excise taxes

28-7692.
Transportation project advancement notes;  pledge of excise taxes
A. A regional planning agency,  metropolitan planning organization or council of governments or a designated grant recipient may enter into a transportation project advance agreement with each other,  a political subdivision,  the department or a regional public transportation authority established pursuant to section 48-5102. A political subdivision may enter into a transportation project advance agreement pursuant to section 9-500.17,  11-269.03 or 48-5122. The department may enter into a transportation project advance agreement pursuant to section 28-7677. After entering into a transportation project advance agreement,  a political subdivision may issue and sell transportation project advancement notes either competitively or by negotiation.
B. The principal,  premium,  if any,  and interest on the transportation project advancement notes shall be paid solely from either of the following:
1. Transportation project advance revenues.
2. If provided by the political subdivision at the time of authorizing the issuance of the transportation project advancement notes,  other monies lawfully available for application to that purpose,  including proceeds from the sale of other obligations of the political subdivision or excise taxes of the political subdivision.
C. A political subdivision may pledge the revenues and monies described in subsection B of this section,  including its excise taxes,  to the repayment of principal,  premium,  if any,  and interest on transportation project advancement notes.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7693 - Limitations

28-7693.
Limitations
The aggregate outstanding principal amount of transportation project advancement notes issued by a political subdivision and secured by transportation project advance revenues shall not be more than the aggregate of all uncollected transportation project advance revenues to be received by the political subdivision under transportation project advance agreements unless the political subdivision has pledged other monies lawfully available for application to that purpose to cover any amount in excess of the uncollected transportation project advance revenues.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7694 - Application of revenues; transportation project advancement notes; payment of notes

28-7694.
Application of revenues;  transportation project advancement notes;  payment of notes
After issuance of transportation project advancement notes,  the revenues the political subdivision receives under the applicable transportation project advance agreement shall be used as set forth in the agreement,  including the payment when due or on redemption in advance of maturity,  of all principal,  interest and redemption premiums on the notes.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7695 - Use of proceeds

28-7695.
Use of proceeds
A political subdivision shall use the proceeds from the sale of transportation project advancement notes for payment of any of the following:
1. Advances for a transportation project included in the state's transportation improvement program or a plan,  as defined in section 28-6351,  under the transportation project advance agreement that relates to the transportation project advancement notes.
2. Legal and financial costs and expenses incurred in issuing and administering the notes.
3. Reimbursement to the political subdivision for monies previously advanced to the department,  a regional planning agency,  metropolitan planning organization or council of governments,  a regional public transportation authority or a designated grant recipient under the transportation project advance agreement that relates to the transportation project advancement notes.
4. If authorized by the political subdivision,  payment of interest that accrues on the notes before maturity.
5. Payment of the principal,  premium or interest on other obligations of the political subdivision to the extent that proceeds of those obligations are applied to the financing of the transportation project that relates to the transportation project advance agreement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7697 - Nature of transportation project advancement notes; limited obligation

28-7697.
Nature of transportation project advancement notes;  limited obligation
A. Transportation project advancement notes issued pursuant to this article are not general obligations of a political subdivision,  any public officer or employee of a political subdivision or this state.
B. Transportation project advancement notes are limited obligations of the issuer of the notes and are payable solely from transportation project advance revenues received by the political subdivision and,  if provided by the political subdivision at the time of authorizing the issuance of those transportation project advancement notes,  other monies lawfully available for application to that purpose and pledged to the payment of the principal,  premium,  if any,  and interest on the notes.
C. A holder of a transportation project advancement note may not compel the payment of transportation project advance revenues to the political subdivision.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7701 - Definitions

28-7701.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Concession"  means any lease,  ground lease,  franchise,  easement,  permit or other binding agreement transferring rights for the use or control,  in whole or in part,  of an eligible facility by the department or other unit of government to a private partner in accordance with this chapter.
2. " Eligible facility"  means any facility,  whether real or personal property,  developed or operated after September 30,  2009 in accordance with this chapter,  including any existing,  enhanced,  upgraded or new facility that is any of the following:
(a) Used or useful for the safe transport of people,  information or goods via one or more modes of transport,  whether involving highways,  bridges,  tunnels,  conduits,  railways,  monorails,  transit,  bus systems,  guided rapid transit,  fixed guideways,  ferries,  boats,  vessels,  airports,  intermodal or multimodal systems or any other mode of transport.
(b) Used by or useful to the department,  including vehicle registration and driver licensing facilities,  operating systems and information systems.
(c) Related or ancillary to,  or used or useful to provide,  operate,  maintain or generate revenue for,  a facility under subdivision (a) or (b),  including administrative buildings and other buildings,  structures,  parking,  rest areas,  maintenance yards,  rail yards,  ports of entry or storage facilities,  vehicles,  rolling stock,  energy systems or other related equipment,  items or property.
3. " Private partner"  means a person,  entity or organization that is not the federal government,  this state,  a political subdivision of this state or a unit of government.
4. " Unit of government"  means any agency,  office or department of this state,  city,  county,  district,  commission,  authority,  entity,  port or other public corporation organized and existing under statutory law or under a voter approved charter or initiative,  and any intergovernmental entity.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7703 - Project delivery methods

28-7703.
Project delivery methods
The department shall provide for the development or operation of eligible facilities using a variety of project delivery methods and forms of agreement. The methods may include a wide range of possibilities,  including:
1. Predevelopment agreements leading to other implementing agreements.
2. A design-build agreement.
3. A design-build-maintain agreement.
4. A design-build-finance-operate agreement.
5. A design-build-operate-maintain agreement.
6. A design-build-finance-operate-maintain agreement.
7. A concession providing for the private partner to design,  build,  operate,  maintain,  manage or lease an eligible facility.
8. Any other project delivery method or agreement or combination of methods or agreements that the department determines will serve the public interest.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7704.01 - Evaluation criteria

28-7704.01.
Evaluation criteria
Before entering into a public-private partnership or other agreement for any eligible facility under this chapter,  the department shall consider the following factors:
1. The ability of the eligible facility to improve safety,  reduce congestion,  increase capacity and promote economic growth.
2. The proposed cost and financial plan for the eligible facility.
3. The general reputation,  qualifications,  industry experience and financial capacity of the private partner.
4. The proposed design,  operation and feasibility of the eligible facility.
5. Comments from users,  local citizens and affected jurisdictions.
6. Benefits to the public.
7. The safety record of the private partner.
8. Other criteria that the department deems appropriate.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7706 - Funding and financing

28-7706.
Funding and financing
A. Any lawful source of funding may be used for the development or operation of an eligible facility under this chapter,  including:
1. The proceeds of grant anticipation revenue bonds authorized by 23 United States Code section 122 or any other applicable federal or state law.
2. Grants,  loans,  loan guarantees,  lines of credit,  revolving lines of credit or other arrangements available under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation act of 1998 (P.L. 105-178;  112 Stat. 241;  23 United States Code sections 601 through 610) or any other federal or state law.
3. Federal,  state or local revenues.
4. User charges,  tolls,  fares,  charges,  lease proceeds,  rents,  availability payments,  gross or net receipts from sales,  proceeds from the sale of development rights,  franchise charges,  permit charges,  rents,  advertising and sponsorship charges,  service charges or any other lawful form of consideration.
5. Private activity bonds as described by 26 United States Code section 141 and other forms of private capital.
6. Other forms of public and private capital that are available.
B. As security for the payment of financing described in this section,  the revenues from the project may be pledged,  but no pledge of revenues constitutes in any manner or to any extent a general obligation of this state. Any financing may be structured on a senior,  parity or subordinate basis to any other financing.
C. The department may issue toll revenue bonds or notes to provide monies for any project under this chapter.
D. The department may accept from the United States or any of its agencies monies that are available to this state or to any other unit of government for carrying out the purposes of this chapter,  whether the monies are made available by grant,  loan or other financing arrangement. The department may enter into agreements and other arrangements with the United States or any of its agencies as may be necessary,  proper and convenient for carrying out this chapter.
E. The department may accept from any source any grant,  donation,  gift or other form of conveyance of land,  money,  other real or personal property or other valuable thing made to this state,  the department or a local government for carrying out this chapter.
F. Any eligible facility may be funded in whole or in part by contribution of any monies or property made by any private entity or public sector partner that is a party to any agreement entered into under this chapter.
G. Notwithstanding any other law,  federal,  state and local monies may be combined with any private sector monies for any project purposes.
H. Revenue bonds issued pursuant to this section are not general obligations of this state and are not secured by or payable from any monies or assets of this state other than the monies and revenues specifically pledged to the repayment of the revenue bonds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7707 - Confidentiality and public disclosure

28-7707.
Confidentiality and public disclosure
A. A proposer shall identify those portions of a proposal or other submission that the proposer considers to be trade secrets or confidential commercial,  financial or proprietary information. In order for confidential and proprietary information and trade secrets to be exempt from disclosure,  the private entity must do all of the following:
1. Invoke exclusion on submission of the information or other materials for which protection is sought.
2. Identify the data or other materials for which protection is sought with conspicuous labeling.
3. State the reasons why protection is necessary.
4. Fully comply with any applicable state law with respect to information that the proposer contends should be exempt from disclosure.
B. Each request for proposals issued pursuant to this chapter shall require each proposer to include with its proposal an executive summary covering the major elements of its proposal that do not address the proposer's price,  financing plan or other confidential or proprietary information or trade secrets that the proposer intends to be exempt from disclosure. The executive summary shall be subject to release and disclosure to the public at any time. Notwithstanding any other law,  in order to maximize competition under this chapter,  no part of a proposal other than the executive summary shall be subject to release or disclosure by the department before an award of the public-private partnership contract and the conclusion of any protest or other challenge to the award,  absent an administrative or judicial order requiring release or disclosure. After the award of the contract and the conclusion of any protest or other challenge to the award,  title 39 applies to any release of any part of the proposal.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7709 - Eminent domain

28-7709.
Eminent domain
This state may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property,  rights-of-way or other rights in property for projects that are necessary to develop,  operate or hold an eligible facility under this chapter,  regardless of whether the property will be owned in fee simple by this state or whether the property will be leased to the private partner to use,  lease or operate for its business purposes in connection with the public-private partnership project.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7710 - Federal laws and severability

28-7710.
Federal laws and severability
A. If no federal monies are used on an eligible facility,  the laws of this state,  including this chapter,  govern. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter,  if federal monies are used on an eligible facility and applicable federal laws conflict with this chapter or require provisions or procedures inconsistent with this chapter,  the applicable federal laws govern.
B. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid,  the remainder of the chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7711 - Attorney general public-private partnership agreement certification

28-7711.
Attorney general public-private partnership agreement certification
A. The department may submit to the attorney general any agreement entered into under this article. On the submission of the agreement to the attorney general,  the attorney general shall investigate and determine the validity of the agreement.
B. If the agreement complies with this article and the attorney general determines that the agreement will constitute a binding and legal obligation of the department that is enforceable according to the terms of the agreement,  the attorney general shall certify in substance that the agreement has been entered into in accordance with the constitution and laws of this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7753 - Tolls, administrative charges and penalties; notification

28-7753.
Tolls,  administrative charges and penalties;  notification
A. A toll operator may collect tolls,  administrative charges and penalties.
B. Subject to subsection C of this section,  if a toll operator issues a notice of toll evasion because the notice of payment due is not paid on time,  the toll operator may impose in the notice of toll evasion an additional administrative charge and a penalty.
C. The department may direct,  control,  regulate or limit the amount and method of imposing administrative charges and penalties by any public agency or private partner authorized to impose and collect tolls under a public-private agreement or by the public agency's or private partner's contractor or vendor.
D. Each toll operator shall use alternative technologies,  including an electronically accessible format and the worldwide web,  to notify the public of any tolls,  administrative charges and penalties that are established.
E. A toll operator shall offer free passage on a toll facility to the following:
1. Any authorized emergency vehicle responding to an emergency.
2. Any motor vehicle if ordered by the director pursuant to section 28-364.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7754 - Electronic toll payment devices; video toll transactions

28-7754.
Electronic toll payment devices;  video toll transactions
A. If a transponder or other electronic toll payment device is used to pay tolls or other charges due,  the device shall be located in or on the motor vehicle in a manner prescribed by the toll operator and consistent with applicable law.
B. A toll operator is not required to offer video toll transactions as a method for paying tolls.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7755 - Responsibility for tolls and other charges

28-7755.
Responsibility for tolls and other charges
A. The operator of a motor vehicle on a toll facility is liable for paying the applicable tolls,  administrative charges and penalties imposed pursuant to this article.
B. Except as provided in sections 28-7756 and 28-7757,  the registered owner of the motor vehicle,  even if the registered owner of the motor vehicle is not the operator of the motor vehicle,  is jointly and severally liable with the operator of the motor vehicle for the tolls,  administrative charges and penalties imposed pursuant to this article if the motor vehicle was used or operated with the express or implied permission of the registered owner at the time the toll transaction occurred.
C. The transferee of title to a motor vehicle as described in section 28-7756 is jointly and severally liable with the operator of the motor vehicle for the tolls,  administrative charges and penalties imposed pursuant to this article if the motor vehicle was used or operated with the express or implied permission of the transferee at the time the toll transaction occurred.
D. Except as provided in section 28-7756,  the lessee of a motor vehicle,  even if the lessee is not the operator of the motor vehicle,  is jointly and severally liable with the operator of the motor vehicle for the tolls,  administrative charges and penalties imposed pursuant to this article if the motor vehicle was used or operated with the express or implied permission of the lessee at the time the toll transaction occurred.
E. This section does not preclude a person who pays a toll,  administrative charge or penalty from pursuing a civil claim to recover the amount of the toll,  administrative charge or penalty,  attorney fees and court costs from the operator of the motor vehicle at the time of the toll transaction.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7756 - Defenses of registered owners and lessees

28-7756.
Defenses of registered owners and lessees
A. The registered owner or lessee of a motor vehicle is not liable for toll nonpayment,  toll evasion or related tolls,  administrative charges and penalties if either:
1. All of the following conditions are satisfied:
(a) The motor vehicle involved in the toll nonpayment was stolen before the toll transaction occurred and had not been recovered before the toll transaction occurred.
(b) The theft was reported to the appropriate law enforcement authority.
(c) Before the due date in the notice of payment due,  the registered owner or lessee delivers to the toll operator a certified copy of the police report showing that the motor vehicle had been reported to the appropriate law enforcement authority as stolen and remained stolen at the time the toll transaction occurred.
2. All of the following conditions are satisfied:
(a) The registered owner's or lessee's license plate was stolen and appeared on the motor vehicle involved in the toll nonpayment.
(b) The theft was reported to the appropriate law enforcement authority.
(c) Before the due date in the notice of payment due,  the registered owner or lessee delivers to the toll operator a certified copy of the police report showing that the license plate had been reported to the appropriate law enforcement authority as stolen and remained stolen at the time the toll transaction occurred.
B. The registered owner of a motor vehicle is not liable for toll nonpayment,  toll evasion or related tolls,  administrative charges and penalties if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
1. The registered owner of the motor vehicle involved in the toll nonpayment transferred ownership of the motor vehicle to another person before the toll transaction occurred.
2. The registered owner was not the operator of the motor vehicle when the toll transaction occurred.
3. Before the due date in the notice of payment due,  the registered owner delivers to the toll operator a legible copy of the assignment of title or interest and warranty that is in the form prescribed by the department pursuant to section 28-2055,  that is signed by the registered owner,  that identifies the motor vehicle and the name and address of the transferee and that evidences the date of transfer.
C. Within fourteen calendar days after receiving information from the registered owner or lessee regarding the motor vehicle or license plates as prescribed in this section,  the toll operator shall notify the registered owner or lessee in writing of the sufficiency of the information and whether the registered owner or lessee is released from liability.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7757 - Defenses of lessors

28-7757.
Defenses of lessors
A. The lessor of a motor vehicle is jointly and severally liable with the lessee for the toll nonpayment,  toll evasion and related tolls,  administrative charges and penalties unless both of the following conditions are satisfied:
1. The motor vehicle involved in the toll nonpayment is registered in the name of the lessee of the motor vehicle at the time toll nonpayment occurs.
2. Within fourteen calendar days after the issue date on the notice of toll nonpayment,  the lessor delivers to the toll operator an affidavit that is certified and signed by an authorized officer of the lessor that states that the motor vehicle was the subject of a written rental agreement,  lease or other contract document at the time of the toll nonpayment and that contains the name and address of the lessee.
B. Within fourteen calendar days after receiving information from the lessor as prescribed in subsection A of this section,  the toll operator shall notify the lessor in writing of the sufficiency of the information and whether the lessor is released from liability.
C. A copy of the motor vehicle rental agreement,  lease or other contract document or affidavit identifying the lessee of the motor vehicle at the time of the toll transaction is prima facie evidence that the person named in the rental agreement,  lease,  other contract document or affidavit was operating the motor vehicle at all relevant times relating to the toll transaction.
D. A lessor shall cooperate with the toll operator in the enforcement of an order,  decision or judgment rendered against the lessee by providing the toll operator,  on the toll operator's request,  any additional information concerning the lessee contained in the lessor's record.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7759 - Notice of toll evasion

28-7759.
Notice of toll evasion
A. Within thirty days after a toll evasion occurs,  the toll operator may deliver to each person liable for the toll a notice of toll evasion.
B. The notice of toll evasion shall include all of the following:
1. The date and approximate time of the transaction on or use of the toll facility resulting in the toll evasion and the approximate location where the transaction or use occurred.
2. The vehicle license plate number.
3. If known,  the make of the motor vehicle.
4. If possible,  a representative photograph or image of the license plate on the motor vehicle that incurred the toll transaction.
5. The amount of the toll and any administrative charges and penalties,  each stated separately.
6. A statement that notice of payment due was sent and the person failed to remit payment as required.
7. The deadline by which payment must be made to avoid incurring additional charges and other consequences provided by law. This deadline shall not be less than twenty calendar days after the date that the notice of toll evasion is delivered.
8. A statement that if the notice of toll evasion is not paid by the deadline the nonpayment is a civil violation subject to additional charges and actions against the notice recipient as provided in this article and any other applicable law.
9. The address of the person to whom payments may be sent.
10. A statement describing the acceptable methods for making payment,  including by mail.
11. A clear and concise explanation of the administrative procedures under this article for contesting the notice of toll evasion and appealing an adverse decision.
12. A statement referring the recipient to this article for further information on the law applicable to enforcement of tolls and the recipient's rights and obligations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7761 - Reporting to department; impact on driving record and insurance

28-7761.
Reporting to department;  impact on driving record and insurance
A. The toll operator shall report to the department satisfaction of the liability within five calendar days after the toll operator receives payment on a form supplied by the department.
B. Liability for a toll evasion or associated tolls,  administrative charges and penalties is not a moving violation pursuant to this title,  and an insurer shall not consider the liability against the person for the purposes of establishing rates for motor vehicle liability insurance or determining the insurability of the person. An insurer shall not cancel or refuse to renew any policy of insurance because of the liability.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7762 - Vehicle registration penalties

28-7762.
Vehicle registration penalties
A. The director shall refuse to register a motor vehicle,  trailer or semitrailer owned by or registered to a person who is subject to a final decision,  order or judgment of liability for a toll evasion.
B. The department shall renew the registration and license plate of a motor vehicle,  trailer or semitrailer refused pursuant to subsection A of this section only if the department is notified by each toll operator to whom payment is owing under a final decision,  order or judgment that the full liability and any postaward collection and execution costs have been paid or the person submits evidence satisfactory to the director that the full liability and any postaward collection and execution costs have been paid.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7763 - Driver license suspension

28-7763.
Driver license suspension
The department shall suspend the license of a driver on a showing by department records or other sufficient evidence that the licensee is subject to a final decision,  order or judgment of liability for toll evasion for the longer of the following:
1. Thirty days.
2. Until the department is notified by each toll operator to whom payment is owing under a final decision,  order or judgment that the full liability and any postaward collection and execution costs have been paid or the person submits evidence satisfactory to the director that the full liability and any postaward collection and execution costs have been paid.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7764 - Motor vehicle immobilization, tow and impoundment; hearing; release of motor vehicle

28-7764.
Motor vehicle immobilization,  tow and impoundment;  hearing;  release of motor vehicle
A. On petition by a toll operator,  a hearing officer may order that a motor vehicle be immobilized,  towed or impounded for the purpose of facilitating enforcement of any toll evasion if the hearing officer finds that the person is a repeat toll evader and has unsatisfied liability involving the motor vehicle. The hearing officer's order may be enforced by any peace officer with jurisdiction in the location in which the motor vehicle is found.
B. The registered owner of a motor vehicle that is immobilized,  towed or impounded for unsatisfied liability under this section,  the spouse of the registered owner and each person identified on the department's record with an interest in the motor vehicle shall be provided an opportunity for an immobilization or poststorage hearing pursuant to section 28-3514 solely for the purpose of challenging the validity of the immobilization,  tow or impoundment. This hearing shall not readjudicate the merits of any previously adjudicated notice of toll evasion.
C. An immobilized or impounded motor vehicle shall be released immediately if all of the following have been paid:
1. The full amount of the tolls,  administrative charges and penalties.
2. Assessed filing fees and postaward collection and execution costs.
3. Costs incurred for immobilization,  towing and storage.
4. Administrative charges established pursuant to section 28-3513.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7903 - Outdoor advertising prohibited

28-7903.
Outdoor advertising prohibited
A. Outdoor advertising shall not be placed or maintained adjacent to the interstate,  secondary or primary systems at the following locations or positions,  under any of the following conditions or if the outdoor advertising is of the following nature:
1. If it is within view of,  directed at and intended to be read from the main traveled way of the interstate,  primary or secondary systems,  except outdoor advertising authorized under section 28-7902.
2. If it is visible from the main traveled way and simulates or imitates a directional,  warning,  danger or information sign permitted under this article,  if it is likely to be mistaken for any such permitted sign or if it is intended or likely to be construed as giving warning to traffic,  such as by the use of the words " stop"  or " slow down" .
3. If it is within any stream or drainage channel or below the flood water level of any stream or drainage channel where the outdoor advertising might be deluged by floodwaters and swept under any highway structure crossing the stream or drainage channel or against the supports of the highway structure.
4. If it is visible from the main traveled way and displays a red,  flashing,  blinking,  intermittent or moving light,  except as provided in section 28-7902,  subsection E,  or lights likely to be mistaken for a warning or danger signal,  except that part necessary to give public service information such as time,  date,  weather,  temperature or similar information.
5. If an illumination on the outdoor advertising is of such brilliance and in such a position as to blind or dazzle the vision of travelers on the main traveled way.
6. If it exists under a permit as required by this article and is not maintained in safe condition.
7. If it is obviously abandoned.
8. If it is placed in a manner that either:
(a) Obstructs or otherwise physically interferes with an official traffic sign,  signal or device.
(b) Obstructs or physically interferes with the vision of drivers in approaching,  merging or intersecting traffic.
9. If it is placed on trees or painted or drawn on rocks or other natural features,  except signs permitted by section 28-7902,  subsection A,  paragraph 2.
B. At interchanges on freeways or interstate highways outside municipal limits,  an outdoor advertising sign,  display or device shall not be erected in the area between the crossroad and a point five hundred feet beyond the beginning or ending of pavement widening at the exit from or entrance to the main traveled way.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7904 - Directional and other official signs

28-7904.
Directional and other official signs
Directional and other official signs authorized by section 28-7902,  subsection A,  paragraph 1 shall comply with rules that are adopted by the director,  that are relative to the lighting,  size,  number,  spacing and other requirements as appropriate to implement this article and that are not inconsistent with national standards as may be adopted by the United States secretary of transportation pursuant to 23 United States Code section 131(c).
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7905 - Outdoor advertising standards

28-7905.
Outdoor advertising standards
A. After April 1,  1970,  outdoor advertising placed in business areas,  and after April 1,  1972,  outdoor advertising placed in unzoned commercial or industrial areas outside municipal limits,  shall comply with this article and the following standards:
1. The size of outdoor advertising shall not exceed one thousand two hundred square feet in area with a maximum vertical facing dimension of twenty-five feet and a maximum horizontal facing dimension of sixty feet,  including border and trim and excluding base or apron supports and other structural members. These size limitations apply to each facing of outdoor advertising. The area shall be measured by the smallest square,  rectangle,  triangle,  circle or combination of the smallest square,  rectangle,  triangle or circle that will encompass the entire advertisement. Two advertising displays not exceeding three hundred fifty square feet each may be placed in a facing. Back to back or V-type signs may be placed,  with the maximum area allowed for each facing.
2. Spacing of outdoor advertising shall not be:
(a) Within five hundred feet of other outdoor advertising on the same side of a freeway.
(b) Within five hundred feet of the beginning or ending of pavement widening at the exit from or entrance to the main traveled way at a scenic overlook or safety roadside rest area on any portion of a freeway.
(c) Within three hundred feet of other outdoor advertising on the same side of any portion of the primary system that is not a freeway.
3. Minimum spacing distances from other outdoor advertising do not apply to outdoor advertising that is separated by any building or other obstruction in such a manner that only one display located within the minimum distances set forth in this subsection is visible from the highway at any one time. Spacing distances shall be measured along the nearest edge of the pavement to a point directly opposite the outdoor advertising.
4. Outdoor advertising authorized under section 28-7902,  subsection A,  paragraphs 2 and 3 shall not be counted and measured from in determining compliance with the spacing requirements of this subsection.
B. After July 1,  1974,  outdoor advertising placed in zoned or unzoned commercial or industrial areas inside municipal limits shall comply with the following standards:
1. The size of outdoor advertising shall not exceed the limits provided in subsection A,  paragraph 1 of this section.
2. Spacing of outdoor advertising shall not be:
(a) Within five hundred feet of other outdoor advertising on the same side of a freeway.
(b) Within one hundred feet of other outdoor advertising on the same side of any portion of the primary system that is not a freeway.
3. It shall meet the standards prescribed in subsection A,  paragraphs 3 and 4 of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7907 - Agreement with secretary of transportation

28-7907.
Agreement with secretary of transportation
A. The director shall enter into the agreement with the United States secretary of transportation provided for by 23 United States Code section 131(d) providing the standards governing the size,  lighting and spacing of outdoor advertising authorized under section 28-7902,  subsection A,  paragraphs 4 and 5 and defining an unzoned commercial or industrial area.
B. If the standards and definitions contained in the agreement do not agree substantially with this article,  the agreement is not effective until this article is amended to conform with the terms of the agreement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7908 - Rules

28-7908.
Rules
A. The director shall adopt and enforce rules governing the placing,  maintenance and removal of outdoor advertising. The rules shall be consistent with:
1. The public policy of this state to protect the safety and welfare of the traveling public.
2. This article.
3. The terms of the agreement with the United States secretary of transportation pursuant to section 28-7907.
4. The national standards,  criteria and regulations promulgated by the United States secretary of transportation pursuant to 23 United States Code section 131.
B. The director shall define by rule unzoned commercial or industrial areas,  defined hardship areas and defined areas along the interstate and primary systems. The definitions shall:
1. Be consistent with the definitions of these areas provided in this article and in the agreement with the United States secretary of transportation pursuant to section 28-7907.
2. Take into consideration the negative economic impact and economic hardship of these areas.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7909 - Permits; fees; disposition

28-7909.
Permits;  fees;  disposition
A. The director shall issue permits to place or maintain,  or both,  outdoor advertising authorized under section 28-7902,  subsection A,  paragraphs 1,  4,  5,  6,  7 and 8 and to establish and collect fees for the issuance of the permits. The fees shall not exceed the actual costs to the department.
B. The department shall deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the fees collected under this article in the state highway fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7910 - Governmental agency resolution; defined hardship area

28-7910.
Governmental agency resolution;  defined hardship area
A. On receipt of any resolution or other clear direction from any state agency,  county,  city,  town or other governmental agency and of an analysis of negative economic impacts provided by the entity pursuant to the criteria and method of economic analysis determined by the director that removal of tourist related advertising devices would cause an economic hardship on a defined area,  the director shall forward the resolution and economic analysis,  if the director approves,  with its endorsement and approval to the United States secretary of transportation for inclusion as a defined hardship area qualifying for exemption pursuant to 23 United States Code section 131(o).
B. A resolution submitted to the director in addition shall:
1. Find that the tourist related advertising devices provide directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public.
2. Request the retention of the directional advertising devices described in this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7911 - Nongovernmental resolution; defined hardship area

28-7911.
Nongovernmental resolution;  defined hardship area
A. On receipt of a resolution from any group of tourist related businesses,  chambers of commerce or other such nongovernmental entities,  and of an analysis of negative economic impacts provided by the entity pursuant to the criteria and method of economic analysis determined by the director that removal of tourist related advertising devices would cause an economic hardship on a defined area,  the director shall forward the resolution and economic analysis,  if the director approves,  with its endorsement and approval to the United States secretary of transportation for inclusion as a defined hardship area qualifying for exemption pursuant to 23 United States Code section 131(o).
B. A resolution submitted to the director in addition shall:
1. Find that the tourist related advertising devices provide directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public.
2. Request the retention of the directional advertising devices as described in this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7912 - City, town or county control of advertising displays

28-7912.
City,  town or county control of advertising displays
A. An incorporated city or town or a county may control outdoor advertising along interstate,  secondary and primary highways on request to the director and certification by the director to the United States secretary of transportation that the city,  town or county:
1. Has enacted comprehensive zoning ordinances.
2. By ordinance,  regulates the size,  lighting and spacing of outdoor advertising in zoned commercial and industrial areas along interstate,  secondary and primary highways.
B. Cities,  towns or counties shall not assume control of outdoor advertising under this section if the ordinance is less restrictive than this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7941 - Definitions

28-7941.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Automobile graveyard"  means an establishment or place of business maintained,  used or operated for storing,  keeping,  buying or selling wrecked,  abandoned,  scrapped,  ruined or dismantled motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts.
2. " Interstate system"  means the portion of the national system of interstate and defense highways located in this state that are officially designated by the board and approved by the United States secretary of transportation pursuant to 23 United States Code.
3. " Junk"  means:
(a) Old or scrap copper,  brass,  rope,  rags,  batteries,  paper,  trash,  rubber debris or waste.
(b) Junked,  dismantled or wrecked automobiles or parts of junked,  dismantled or wrecked automobiles.
(c) Iron,  steel and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material.
4. " Junkyard"  means an establishment or place of business maintained,  used or operated for storing,  keeping,  buying or selling junk or for maintaining or operating an automobile graveyard,  including garbage dumps and sanitary landfills.
5. " Main traveled way" :
(a) Means the portion of a roadway for the movement of vehicles,  excluding shoulders,  on which through traffic is carried.
(b) In the case of a divided highway,  means the traveled way of each of the separated roadways for traffic in opposite directions.
(c) Does not include facilities such as frontage roads or parking areas.
6. " Primary system"  means that portion of connected main highways located in this state that are officially designated by the board and approved by the United States secretary of transportation pursuant to 23 United States Code.
7. " Unzoned industrial area"  means an area that is not zoned under authority of state law and in which the land use is characteristic of that generally permitted only in areas that are actually zoned industrial under authority of state law and that embraces all land on the same side of the highway on which one or more industrial activities are conducted,  including all land within one thousand feet measured in each direction parallel to the highway from the nearest edge of the industrial building or activity on the land. As used in this paragraph,  industrial activity does not include:
(a) Agricultural,  forestry,  grazing,  farming,  ranching and related activities.
(b) Transient or temporary activities,  including wayside fresh produce stands.
(c) Activities not visible from the main traveled way.
(d) Activities conducted in a building principally used as a residence.
(e) Railroad tracks,  minor sidings and passenger depots and aboveground or underground utility lines.
(f) Junkyards.
(g) Outdoor advertising structures.
(h) Activities in operation fewer than three months a year.
(i) Activities more than three hundred feet from the edge of a right-of-way.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Transportation › § 28-7942 - Junkyards; screening; relocation; rules

28-7942.
Junkyards;  screening;  relocation;  rules
A. If it is considered feasible by the director,  the director may screen a junkyard that is in existence on July 1,  1974,  that is located within one thousand feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of the interstate or primary systems and that is visible from the main traveled way of the interstate or primary systems. The screening shall be at locations on the right-of-way so that the junkyard is not visible from the main traveled way of the interstate or primary systems.
B. If the director determines that the topography of the land adjoining the interstate or primary systems does not permit adequate screening of the junkyards or that the screening would not be economically feasible,  the director may require the relocation,  removal or disposal of the junkyard and its junk by agreement,  purchase,  exchange or eminent domain or may acquire the junkyard and its junk by gift or other lawful means. If the director determines that it is in the best interest of this state,  the director may acquire in the name of this state the land or an interest in the land that is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article.
C. The owner of a junkyard that is located within one thousand feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of the interstate or primary system and that is visible from the main traveled way of the system whose property is taken in eminent domain is entitled to the payment of damages and to applicable relocation assistance payments,  except that the owner is not entitled to the payments if the junkyard was established after May 11,  1971 unless the junkyard did not constitute a public nuisance pursuant to this article when it was established and was not otherwise unlawfully established in violation of municipal or county ordinances.
D. The director shall adopt and enforce rules governing the location,  planting,  construction and maintenance,  including the materials used,  in screening junkyards as required under this article.
E. This section does not apply to a junkyard that is operated in an area adjacent to an interstate or primary system,  that is within one thousand feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and that is within an area zoned for industrial use or within an unzoned industrial area.