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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-3 - AIRPORTS › Section 450-9-3-.07 - Construction Requirements

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(1)
					Once a site approval certificate is issued by the Department, the owner must
					submit detailed construction drawings to the Department for approval. The
					drawings must include a summary of quantities sheet that show the materials to
					be used and the estimated quantities of these materials. A typical section of
					the proposed construction of the runway, taxiway, and apron along with a layout
					plan of the runway, taxiway, and other appurtenances shall be included with the
					drawings. The layout plan must be to scale. The physical layout of the runway,
					taxiway, apron and appurtenances must meet the standards set forth in the most
					recent version of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5300-13, Airport Design for length,
					width and restriction lines. Once the plans and specifications have been
					approved, the owner may proceed with the construction of the
					facility.
(2) Once the airport has
					been completed, the owner must contact the Department for a final inspection
					for licensing. The Department will assign an Inspector to conduct the final
					inspection. The Inspector will determine if the facility was constructed
					according to the plans and specifications submitted to the Department. The
					inspection will determine what, if any, items must be addressed to be issued an
					operating license. A final inspection report will be submitted to the Director
					and Commission Chairman with a recommendation to grant or deny the license. In
					the case of a recommendation to deny the license, the report will specify what
					items are to be corrected and the necessary corrective action to be taken. Once
					the facility meets all construction requirements, the license will be
					issued.
(3) The materials and
					construction standards for the proposed construction must meet or exceed the
					requirements of the most recent version of the Alabama Department of
					Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.
Author:
ADA
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										4-2-33,
							4-2-37.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-3 - AIRPORTS › Section 450-9-3-.08 - Waivers

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(1) Waivers
					pertaining to design or minimum licensing standards may be obtained from the
					Commission on a case by case basis. When considering a waiver request, the
					Commission will determine if such a modification will have an adverse effect on
					the safety of the users of the facility or the future plans of the
					facility.
(2) Requests for waivers
					will be made by written request to the Commission. The request will be
					recommended by the Director as an agenda item at the next regularly scheduled
					meeting of the Commission.
(3) The
					waiver request must be specific. The request must include a justification for
					the waiver. The request must be accompanied by a report from a licensed
					professional engineer if waivers from material, constructions standards or
					testing requirements are desired.
Author:
ADA
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										4-2-33,
							4-2-37.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-3 - AIRPORTS › Section 450-9-3-.09 - License Categories And Requirements

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(1) There are two main categories of airport
					licenses:
(a) Public Use - Airport that is
					publicly or privately owned which meets minimum standards set forth in this
					chapter and is open to the general flying public with no restrictions. To be
					licensed in a public use category, an airport shall meet without exception the
					minimum standards of a total runway length of 2000 feet and a primary surface
					width of 250 feet. The minimum usable runway width of 60 feet shall be applied
					to hard surface runways and a minimum usable runway width of 60 feet shall be
					applied to turf or sod runways.
(b)
					Private Use - Airport that is used primarily by the licensee but available for
					use by others upon specific invitation of the licensee. To be licensed in a
					private use category, an airport shall meet without exception the minimum
					standards of a total runway length of 1800 feet. The minimum usable runway
					width of 60 feet shall be applied for hard surface runways and a minimum usable
					runway width of 60 feet shall be applied to turf or sod runways. The primary
					surface width for private use airports shall extend 30 feet from the sides of
					the marked runway, which will result in a minimum primary surface width of 120
					feet. Invitation of licensee refers to a specific offer and acceptance type of
					invitation, not an invitation offered to the general public. A holder of a
					private airport license cannot advertise in a newspaper or other publication
					that all airplane owners or certain aircraft type owners are invited to be the
					licensee's guest at this private airport. An invitation to land on or use the
					facilities of a private airport must consist of an invitation and a response.
					Communications between individuals, not a general offer to come to the airport,
					must exist.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-3 - AIRPORTS › Section 450-9-3-.10 - Unlicensed Airfields

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The operation of an airfield without a license, or with a
						license that is not in full effect, is a violation of State law (Code of Ala.
						1975,
						4-2-73). When an
						unauthorized or unlicensed airfield is discovered the Department will ascertain
						the type of operations and aircraft at the site. The Department will notify the
						owner of the property and request that operations cease at the site until
						licensing requirements have been met. If the property owner does not comply
						with this request immediately, the Department may petition a court of competent
						jurisdiction seeking an injunction ordering that all operations at the airfield
						be ceased until such time that the airport is in full compliance with the
						requirements of this chapter and that a license has been issued.
Author:
ADA
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										4-2-33,
							4-2-37.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-3 - AIRPORTS › Section 450-9-3-.11 - Operating License Renewal

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(1)
					The license will be renewed on an annual basis and yearly inspections will
					determine if the facility has continued to meet licensing requirements. The
					owner is responsible for maintaining the facility in a safe condition. The
					runway, taxiway, and parking areas for aircraft must be kept free of any object
					or defect that would cause damage to an airplane during normal operation.
					Runway and taxiway lights must be kept in working order. Runway markings must
					be maintained. Approach and departure paths must be maintained to prevent
					airport hazards from violating the required clearance slopes.
(2) The airport owner will be notified by
					letter of any violations of the minimum safety requirements set forth in this
					chapter that are discovered during an annual inspection. The noted violations
					may result in the suspension of the operating license if the Inspector
					determines that the nature of the violation(s) may pose a substantial threat to
					the safety of aircraft operating to, from, or on the airport. Failure to
					correct these noted violations could result in the revocation of the operating
					license. Once the Department has been notified that the necessary corrective
					action has been taken to eliminate these violations, the license will be
					reissued in full effect.
Author:
ADA
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										4-2-33,
							4-2-37.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-3 - AIRPORTS › Section 450-9-3-.13 - Construction Or Alterations Of An Existing Facility

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Any construction or alteration of an existing airport facility
						shall require the owner to notify the Alabama Department of Aeronautics or the
						Federal Aviation Administration. The proper form to be submitted ("Federal
						Aviation Administration Form 7460-1") is available upon request from the
						Alabama Department of Aeronautics. This notification must be made at least 30
						days prior to the proposed construction or alteration. The owner must receive
						approval of the construction or alteration from the Department or the FAA
						before construction begins. Airport owners are not required to notify the
						Department of construction or alteration projects that are being funded in part
						under the FAA Airport Improvement Program.
(2) Typical types of construction or
					alteration that require FAA or ADA notification include, but are not limited
					to, the following:
(a) Runway
					extensions
(b) Taxiway extension or
					construction
(c) Hangar
					construction
(d) Construction of
					any type on, or in the vicinity of an airport that meets the requirements for
					notification as described in Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77.13.
Author:
ADA
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-3 - AIRPORTS › Section 450-9-3-.14 - Notice To Airmen (NOTAMs)

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(1) The airport owner is required to notify
					the Department or the FAA of any circumstance that affects the safe use of the
					facility by pilots. The subject of the notification will be any planned or
					unplanned situation of a temporary or long term nature that poses a potential
					safety hazard to aircraft operating to, from, or on the airport. The FAA
					notification will be accomplished by contacting the proper Flight Service
					Station. The ADA notification will be accomplished by contacting the offices of
					the Alabama Department of Aeronautics.
(2) An airport owner, the owner's designee, a
					representative of the FAA, the Director of ADA, or an Airport Inspector are the
					only persons authorized to issue NOTAMS. An Inspector will issue NOTAMS at any
					airport where a safety problem is noted during an inspection by contacting the
					proper Flight Service Station. NOTAMs issued at the direction of an Airport
					Inspector will be coordinated with the airport owner. The NOTAM can be lifted
					by the airport owner after corrective action has been taken.
Author:
ADA
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										4-2-33,
							4-2-37.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-3 - AIRPORTS › Section 450-9-3-.16 - Prohibited Activities

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(1) The
					use of any portion of the aircraft operations area, or airport property within
					the boundaries of the imaginary surfaces of a licensed airport for any purpose
					other than the operation of aircraft shall be deemed a non-aeronautical
					activity and is prohibited. These activities include, but are not limited to,
					the following (in addition to those described in the
Code of Ala.
					1975
,
					4-2-6 through
					4-2-11) :
(a) Unless authorized by the FAA, ADA, or the
					airport owner, use of the runway, taxiway, or aircraft parking apron as a
					temporary running track for pedestrians. In the event that any portion of a
					runway, taxiway, or aircraft parking apron is used for such purpose, the
					airport owner shall NOTAM that portion of the airport closed for the duration
					of the activity.
(b) Use of the
					runway, taxiway, apron, or any area of airport property for the flying of radio
					controlled model aircraft unless the airport has been NOTAMed closed and all
					requirements of the ADA or the FAA have been met.
(c) The discharge of firearms on airport
					property except by authorized airport personnel or other authorized law
					enforcement personnel.
The use of the runway for racing of vehicles (including
						motorcycles).
(e) Except
					during airshows, the use of airport property within the Aircraft Operations
					Area for the seating, or congregating of pedestrians, or the erection of booths
					for the distribution of goods, food, or beverages. In coordination with the
					FAA, the airport owner may close a portion of the airport to aircraft
					operations for airshow activities.
(f) The erection of signs within the Primary
					Surface of the runway except guidance signs which provide pilot information
					that meet the requirements of the most recent version of Federal Aviation
					Regulations Advisory Circular 150/5345-44 ("Specifications for Taxiway and
					Runway Signs").
(g) The destruction
					of any part of the aircraft operations area of a licensed airport without the
					proper notification as described in this chapter.
(h) The removal or destruction of any airport
					lighting fixtures, directional signs, or navigation equipment without approval
					of the airport owner.
(i) The
					erection of any structure or planting of vegetation that meets the definition
					of an airport hazard.
(j) The
					closure of, or limiting of access to, any part of the aircraft operations area
					of a public-use airport for the use of certain groups or individuals. The only
					exceptions being operations requiring exceptional safety or security as deemed
					appropriate by the airport owner.
Author:
ADA
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-3 - AIRPORTS › Section 450-9-3-.17 - Effective Date

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This chapter shall become effective 30 days from the date of
						approval of the Alabama Aeronautics Commission. All airports now licensed or
						licensed after this date shall be required to comply with the provisions of
						this chapter.
Author:
ADA
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										4-2-33,
							4-2-37.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-4 - MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS › Section 450-9-4-.01 - Management And Control Of Municipal Airports

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(1) The municipality owning the airport can
					control the entrance and access to the airport. This can best be controlled by
					fencing and having designated entrances. No one can set up operations around
					the airport and enter where he pleases. This is trespassing. If he cuts the
					fence, he is tampering with airport property.
(2) No one should set up a commercial
					operation on the airport without first obtaining permission from the
					municipality. This includes passenger carrying for hire, aircraft rental, sale
					of gasoline and oil, aircraft sales, aircraft maintenance, air charter, air
					taxi, aerial application, and sale of soft drinks and food. No one should erect
					a private hangar on the airport where he pleases. The municipality can and
					should require a lease or agreement for the above operations. Standard charges
					should be established for each of the above operations.
(3) An area on the airport property should be
					designated for aerial applicator operations. It should be a separate area from
					that used by other general aviation operations. Charges should be established
					for aerial applicator operations of the airport, as well as for other
					commercial operations.
(4) The
					municipality can and should prohibit the following acts on the airport:
(a) Auto racing
(b) Grazing of cattle
(c) Trespassing
(d) Reckless flying and flying when
					intoxicated
(e) Tampering with
					airport and runway markers
(f)
					Sport parachute jumping
Author
:
Statutory Authority
:
Code of Ala.
						1975
, §§
										4-2-1,
et
						seq
.
History
: Filed October 1, 1982.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-5 - ALABAMA AVIATION LAW FOR FLYING SAFETY › Section 450-9-5-.01 - Alabama Aviation Law For Flying Safety

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In the interest of flying safety and for the protection of
						those who fly--both pilots and passengers--the Alabama Aeronautics Department
						Act (402, 1945 Reg. Session, S.217 Toomer):
(1) Requires state site approvals from this
					department, prior to construction, for all airports intended for general public
					use. Personal airports confined to the use of the owner and his immediate
					family are exempt.
(2) Requires
					state airport licenses from the Alabama Department of Aeronautics, based on
					certain minimum standards, prior to operation, for all airports intended for
					general public use. Personal airports confined to the use of the owner and his
					immediate family are again exempt.
(3) Prohibits grazing of livestock on
					licensed airports.
(4) Prohibits
					auto racing on licensed airports.
(5) Prohibits tampering with airport and
					runway markers.
(6) Prohibits
					trespassing on licensed airports
(7) Prohibits reckless flying
(8) Prohibits landing of any aircraft
					whatsoever upon public roads and highways, except in cases of emergency.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										4-2-1,
et
							seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-9-6 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR HELIPORT PADS › Section 450-9-6-.01 - Minimum Standards For Heliport Pads

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(1) Class I
(a) Rectangular Length 90'; Width 50'
Flight Path 8:1
Lateral Slope 2:1
layout into prevailing wind
(b) Circular Diameter 90'
Flight path 8:1
Lateral Slope 2:1
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.01 - Purpose Of Chapter

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The purpose of this chapter is to establish the procedures and
						minimum standards that shall govern the inspection and licensing of outdoor
						advertising by the Alabama Department of Transportation Maintenance Bureau. The
						chapter repeals
						450-3-1-.06 from the Alabama Department of Transportation's Administrative
						Code.
Author:
Maintenance Bureau
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										23-1-59,
							23-1-286.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.03 - Maintenance

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(1) Signs in an
					unzoned commercial, business or industrial areas, or in a zoned commercial area
					which were lawfully in existence on the effective date of the Highway
					Beautification Act of 1972, but which do not conform to the requirements of the
					Highway Beautification Act of 1972 are declared non-conforming. Only routine
					maintenance and the change of the message can be performed on it. No major
					replacement of sign supports in the structure will be allowed. Any addition of
					illuminations, LEDs, or solar power lights to a non-conforming sign is
					prohibited. If for any reason the sign including structure, message, supports,
					or stringers is damaged to the extent of 50% or more of the current structural
					value as determined by an appraisal by ALDOT or its designated agent(s), then
					any repair or replacement of any part of the sign including message, supports,
					and stringers will be considered the erection of a new sign and consequently
					prohibited. Non-conforming signs destroyed or damaged by an Act of God, fire,
					earthquake, wind, flood, or other catastrophic occurrences shall not be
					replaced.
(2) Signs that were
					permitted before the effective date of this provision will be allowed to remain
					as a permitted sign in accordance with §§
								23-1-271 through
					23-1-274,
Code of Ala. 1975
. All other aspects of this Chapter
					will apply to permitted signs.
Author:
Maintenance Bureau
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										23-1-273,
							23-1-274,
							23-1-275,
							23-1-276,
							23-1-277.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.04 - Permits

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(1) The Department
					must approve or deny an application for permit to erect an outdoor advertising
					sign, stating in writing reason(s) for the denial, within 90 days of submission
					of the application for permit. If the application for permit is not denied in
					writing by the Department within 90 days of submission, it will be deemed
					denied and Permittee may seek redress through the Alabama Administrative
					Procedure Act,
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								41-22-1,
					et seq., and Alabama Courts.
(2)
					The Permittee must erect the outdoor advertising sign described in the
					application for permit within twelve (12) months from the date of issue. If the
					sign has not been completely erected within the prescribed time, the permit is
					automatically deemed revoked and the permit fee forfeited. The Permitee may
					reapply for the permit for the same area but if the sign has not been erected
					within the prescribed time, the permit is deemed revoked and the permit fee
					forfeited. After the second permit, the Permittee cannot reapply for a permit
					within 500 feet of the same area for twelve (12) months. Once a permit has been
					issued, the Permittee must place an identification tag to designate a permitted
					outdoor advertising sign issued by ALDOT on the sign pursuant to
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
								23-1-275(d).
					The use of portable signs at locations requiring permits is
					prohibited.
(3) All signs permits
					time-stamped by the department on or before January 15, 2008 will be reviewed
					in accordance with §§
								23-1-271 through
					23-1-274,
Code of Ala. 1975
.
Author:
Maintenance Bureau
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										23-1-275.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.05 - Directional Signs

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(1) The
					following Directional Signs are prohibited:
1.
					Signs advertising activities that are illegal under Federal or State laws or
					regulations in effect at the locations of those signs or at the location of
					those activities.
2. Signs located
					in such a manner as to obscure or otherwise interfere with the effectiveness of
					an official traffic sign, signal or device or obstruct or interfere with the
					driver's view of approaching, merging, or intersecting traffic.
3. Signs which are erected or maintained upon
					trees or painted or drawn upon rocks or other natural features.
4. Obsolete signs.
5. Signs which are structurally unsafe or in
					disrepair.
6. Signs which move or
					have any animated or moving parts.
7. Signs located in rest areas, park lands,
					or scenic areas.
8. No sign shall
					exceed the following limits:
(i) A maximum
					area of 150 square feet.
(ii) A
					maximum height of 20 feet, a maximum length of 20 feet.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.06 - Official Signs

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(1) The
					Department may allow city governments or recognized civic groups to erect and
					maintain structures capable of attractively displaying groupings of signs
					denoting the existence of, meeting place and meeting time of local civic clubs,
					church groups or nonprofit organizations. The structure shall be maintained:
1. with or without the displays and must be
					strong enough to resist normal wind loads for the locality.
2. free of peeling, chipping, rusting,
					wearing and fading so as to be fully legible at all times.
3. in a safe manner, free from rusting,
					rotting, breaking and other deterioration, including cutouts, extensions,
					border, trim, and any other part of the sign or structure, and,
4. must not have any vegetation growing upon
					it or touching or clinging to it.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.07 - Abandonment

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(1) Outdoor
					advertising sign structures that contain obsolete advertising matter, have been
					without advertising matter or are in need of substantial repairs for a period
					of twelve (12) months shall be deemed abandoned. Any change of obsolete
					advertising matter to current advertising matter, installing new advertising
					matter on the structure, or performing any maintenance on the structure shall
					be a new sign and subject to the provisions of the Act. Any changes to the sign
					cannot increase the size of the sign. More than one-third (1/3) of the
					billboard must have advertisement on it not to be considered an abandoned
					sign.
(2) The sign owner and/or
					landowner shall be given notice, by certified mail, by the Department that a
					sign is considered an abandoned sign. The Department shall set forth the
					reasonable repairs or corrections that must be made in order that the sign no
					longer be considered an abandoned sign. The sign owner and landowner shall have
					90 days from receipt of the certified mail to make the repairs or corrections.
					If the repairs or corrections are not completed within the 90 days, the sign
					must be removed at the sign owner or landowner's expense.
Author:
Maintenance Bureau
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										23-1-274,
							23-1-275,
							23-1-278,
							23-1-286.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.08 - Public Service Signs

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(1)
					Public service signs shall contain safety slogans or messages which shall
					occupy not less than sixty (60) percent of the area of the sign; the remainder
					of the sign area may be used to identify the donor, sponsor or contributor of
					the facility and shall contain no other message. These facilities must be
					authorized or approved by city, county or state law, regulation or ordinance
					and at places approved by the city, county or state agency controlling the
					highway involved. These facilities shall not have more than one sign facing in
					any one direction.
(2) The size of
					public service signs allowed on school bus shelters shall not exceed thirty-two
					(32) square feet in area. The size signs allowed on bus stop benches may be as
					long as the bench and shall not exceed two feet six inches (2'6") in width or
					height. The size of each sign allowed on trash receptacles shall not exceed six
					(6) square feet in area.
Author:
Maintenance Bureau
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										23-1-59,
							23-1-273,
							23-1-274,
							23-1-275,
							23-1-278,
							23-1-286.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.09 - Grandfather Clause Signs

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(1)
					Signs a zoned areas which were lawfully in existence on the effective date of
					the Highway Beautification Act of 1972, but which do not conform to the
					requirements of the Highway Beautification Act of 1972 as to size, lighting, or
					spacing criteria shall be allowed to remain for the duration of its normal
					life. Only routine maintenance and the change of message can be performed on
					it. No major replacement of sign supports in the structure will be allowed. If
					for any reason the sign including structure, message, supports, and stringers
					is damaged to the extent of 50 percent or more of the current structural value
					as determined by an appraisal by ALDOT or its designated agent(s), then any
					repair or replacement of any part of the sign including message, supports, and
					stringers will be considered the erection of a new sign and consequently
					prohibited.
(2) Signs that were
					permitted before the effective date of this provision will be allowed to remain
					as a permitted sign in accordance with §§
								23-1-171 through
					23-1-274,
Code of Ala. 1975
. All other aspects of this Chapter
					will apply to permitted signs.
Author:
Maintenance Bureau
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										23-1-59,
							23-1-273,
							23-1-274,
							23-1-275,
							23-1-278,
							23-1-286.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.11 - Application And Renewal Fees

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(1) No outdoor
					advertising sign may be erected without first obtaining a permit from the
					Director. The application for a permit shall be on a form provided by the
					Director and shall contain information as the Director may require. Upon
					receipt of an application containing all required information in due form and
					properly executed, the Director shall issue a permit to the applicant for the
					erection of the sign, provided such sign will not violate any provisions of the
					Department. A charge of $25.00 will be made for each location covered in the
					permit. The application for a permit shall be accompanied by the required
					fee.
(2) Permits shall be valid for
					one calendar year, and may be renewed annually upon payment of a fee of $10.00.
					Only one permit shall be required for double-faced, back-to-back or V-type
					signs. Advertising copy may be changed at any time without payment of an
					additional fee, and nothing in this regulation shall be construed to grant the
					Director any power of censorship with regard thereto.
(3) Permit fees for signs under this
					regulation shall become due and payable on January 1 of each year and
					delinquent on February 15 thereafter. A 25 percent penalty shall be charged and
					collected for any delinquent renewal fee after February 15.
(4) Notification of denied permits shall be
					sent by certified mail to the applicant. The applicant may appeal a denial,
					suspension or revocation of a permit by requesting a hearing pursuant to the
					Alabama Administrative Procedure Act,
Code of Ala.
					1975
, §
								41-22-1,
					et seq. The applicant shall have fourteen (14) days from receipt of the
					certified letter to file a written request with the Department. The written
					request must be sent by certified mail to:
Alabama Department of Transportation
ATTN: MAINTENANCE BUREAU
1409 Coliseum Blvd.
Montgomery, Alabama 3 6110
(5) The request shall state all grounds or
					reasons why the proposed action is in error. Any grounds or reasons NOT stated
					shall be deemed waived.
Author:
Maintenance Bureau
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										23-1-275(a),
							(b) and (c).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.12 - Unzoned Commercial And Unzoned Industrial Areas

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(1) Unzoned commercial or industrial area
					must satisfy the following criteria:
1. On
					non-interstate highways, the commercial or industrial activity must be located
					on either side of the highway and within 600 feet of the sign location. On
					interstate highways, the commercial or industrial area must be located on the
					same side of the highway and within 600 feet of the sign location;
2. The commercial or industrial activities
					must be within 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way;
					and
3.
(a) Distances specified in this paragraph
					must be measured from the nearest edge of the regularly used buildings, parking
					lots, or processing areas and shall be along or parallel to the edge of
					pavement of the highway.
(b)
					Certain activities, including, but not limited to, the following, may not be
					recognized as commercial or industrial activities:
1. Signs.
2. Agricultural, forestry, ranching, grazing,
					farming, and related activities, including, but not limited to, wayside fresh
					produce stands.
3. Transient or
					temporary activities.
4. Activities
					not visible from the main-traveled way.
5. Activities conducted more than 660 feet
					from the nearest edge of the right-of-way.
6. Activities conducted in a building
					principally used as a residence.
7.
					Railroad tracks and minor sidings.
8. Communication towers.
9. Mining or Quarry activities
10. Funeral home(s)
11. Cemeteries
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.13 - Digital, Rotoboard Signs And Variable/Changeable Electronic LED Signs

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(1) Digital,
					Rotoboard and Variable/Changeable Electronic LED signs may display multiple
					messages, provided the sign is static display and does not have more than two
					sign faces for each direction the sign is facing. "Tri-vision" and LED display
					panels are also allowed on conforming signs provided the static display time
					for each message is at least 8 seconds, and the time to change from one message
					to another is no greater than 2 seconds.
(2) Signs shall not be erected and maintained
					which contain, include or are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent or
					moving lights, except those giving public service information such as, but
					limited to, time, date, temperature, weather or news.
(3) Signs shall not be erected or maintained
					which are not effectively shielded so as to prevent beams or rays of light from
					being directed at any portion of traveled way of any interstate or primary
					highway and are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to impair
					the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle.
(4) Signs shall not be erected or maintained
					which shall be so illuminated that they obscure or interfere with any official
					traffic signs, device or signal. Signs must contain static messages without
					movement such as animation, flashing, scrolling, intermittent or full-motion
					video.
(5) Spacing between Digital,
					Rotoboard and Variable/ Changeable Electronic LED signs shall not be less than
					the minimum spacing requirements for signs under the FSA, or greater if
					determined appropriate to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Signs will
					be located where allowed for signs under the FSA except such locations where
					determined inappropriate to ensure safety of the motoring public.
(6) The ensure driver safety, signs must
					include a default designed to freeze a display in one still position if a
					malfunction occurs. Signs must have a process for modifying displays and
					lighting levels where directed by the Department to assure safety of the
					motoring public.
Author:
Maintenance Bureau
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										23-1-59,
							23-1-273,
							23-1-274,
							23-1-275,
							23-1-278,
							23-1-286.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-10-1 - PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING › Section 450-10-1-.14 - Zoning

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(1) Even if an area
					is declared zoned, the following criteria, including public records related
					thereto, shall be considered in determining whether such zoning is enacted
					primarily to permit signs:
(a) The land use or
					zoning designation provides for limited commercial or industrial activity only
					as an incident to other primary land uses, such as but not limited to, spot or
					strip zoning.
(b) The commercial
					and industrial activities, separately or together, are permitted only by
					variance or special exceptions.
(c)
					The physical dimensions or other attributes of the affected parcel would not
					reasonably accommodate traditional commercial or industrial uses and the area
					surrounding the affected parcel is not predominately commercial or
					industrial.
(d) A business must be
					located on a zoned commercial or zoned industrial area or within 2640 feet of a
					zoned commercial or zoned industrial area and no more than 660 feet from the
					edge of right-of-way for 12 months or 1320 feet (1/4) of a mile of
					infrastructure an no more than 600 feet from edge of right-of-way before
					outdoor advertising signs will be permitted in a zoned commercial of zoned
					industrial area.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-11-1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 450-11-1-.01 - Purpose Of Chapter

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The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures and
						minimum standards to govern the filing of claims against the Alabama Department
						of Transportation (Department) for compensation for injury to a person or
						property or to pay an unpaid vendor invoice.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-11-1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 450-11-1-.02 - Filing A Claim Pursuant Alabama Code Section 23-1-40(i)

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(1) Claims for compensation for injury to a
					person or property or to pay an unpaid vendor invoice against the Department in
					an amount of $5,00000 or less shall be filed with the designee of the Director
					of the Department, who is the Deputy Director, Administration (the Designee)
					Claims shall be filed with the Designee at 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery,
					AL 36110 or by e-mail at claims@dot.state.al.us
(2) A claim filed pursuant the paragraph (1)
					will be filed using the claim form approved by the Department and will be
					available at Department District offices and on the Department's website. The
					form shall contain the claimant's name, mailing address, telephone and cell
					phone numbers, and e-mail address. In cases involving claims for injury to a
					person or property, the claimant shall provide a description of the accident,
					damages and basis of the claim for which the claimant seeks compensation along
					with any documentation that the claimant wishes to be considered regarding to
					support the claim. In cases involving compensation for unpaid vendor invoices,
					the vendor should provide a description and justification of the claim and a
					copy of the unpaid invoice along with any other documentation that the vendor
					wishes to be considered regarding to support the claim.
(3) Claims in an amount of $5,000.00 or less
					that are filed with the Designee in compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) of
					this section shall toll the statute of limitations set forth in
Code of Ala. 1975,
Section
					41-9-65.
					Claims in an amount of $5,000.00 or less that are filed initially by the
					claimant with the Board of Adjustment will be treated by the Department for
					purposes of satisfying the applicable statute of limitations as having been
					filed on the date the claim was filed with the Board of Adjustment.
(4) Claims against the Department for
					compensation for injury to a person or property or to pay an unpaid vendor
					invoice in an amount more than $5,000.00 shall be filed with the Alabama Board
					of Adjustment pursuant to the applicable statutory and administrative rules
					governing such claims. In the event, such a claim is filed with the Department
					in error, it will be forwarded to the Board of Adjustment.
Author:
William F. Patty, Chief Counsel
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-11-1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 450-11-1-.03 - Process For Claims Of $5,000.00 Or Less

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(1) The Designee may provide compensation for
					claims in the amount of $5,000.00 or less if the Designee determines that based
					upon principles of justice and good morals the claim should be paid.
(2) In the event, the Designee approves the
					claim for payment, the Department will notify the claimant of the decision and
					submit the claim for payment to the Comptroller who shall issue and forward
					payment to the Department in thirty (30) days of receipt by the
					Comptroller.
(3) If the Designee
					denies payment of the claim, the Department will notify the claimant and
					forward the contested claim to the Board of Adjustment.
Author:
William F. Patty, Chief Counsel
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 450 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 450-12-1 - Transportation Procurement Procedures

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The
			 adopted version of this chapter by
			 Alabama
			 Administrative Monthly Volume XLI, Issue No. 02, November 30,
			 2022, filed 11/16/2022 is not yet available.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 460 - ALABAMA HISTORICAL COMMISSION › Chapter 460-X-1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION › Section 460-X-1-.01 - General Description

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The Alabama Historical Commission was established by the
				Alabama Legislature in 1966 to foster the understanding and preservation of
				Alabama's heritage. The Commission consists of seven ex officio members and
				fourteen members appointed by the Governor. The Commission holds an annual
				meeting in Montgomery and meets at such times and places within the state of
				Alabama as may be considered necessary, desirable or convenient upon call of
				the chairman or in the case of his absence or incapacity, of the vice chairman.
				However, by four-fifths vote of the Commission, such meetings may be held
				outside the state of Alabama. Eight members of the Commission constitute a
				quorum for the transaction of business. The Commission elects a chairman, a
				vice chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer who hold office for a period of one
				year or until successors are elected. The Commission employs an executive
				director who is responsible directly to the Commission for the general
				supervision and execution of the work of the Commission. The Commission
				designates the executive director's duties and authority. The Commission
				employs such other personnel as may be necessary or advisable for carrying out
				in the most efficient and beneficial manner the purposes of the Commission.
				Such other persons employed are directly responsible to the executive director.
				Requests for information or submissions or requests should be directed to the
				Alabama Historical Commission, 468 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama
				36130.
Authors:
David Hughes, Tryon McLaney
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-9-243,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 460 - ALABAMA HISTORICAL COMMISSION › Chapter 460-X-2 - NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES › Section 460-X-2-.01 - Regulations

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36CFR Part 60  is adopted by reference as the rule for
				nominating properties to the National Register of Historic Places. Copies of
				 36CFR Part 60  which was formulated by the National Park Service and is
				published in the Federal Register can be obtained from the Alabama Historical
				Commission at no charge.  36CFR Part 60  outlines the authorization for the
				register, the effect of listing under federal law, criteria for evaluation,
				nomination forms and information collection, nominations to the register,
				changes and revisions to properties listed in the register, and removing
				properties from the register.
Author:
David Hughes
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-9-249(12).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 460 - ALABAMA HISTORICAL COMMISSION › Chapter 460-X-2 - NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES › Section 460-X-2-.02 - Nomination Forms

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National Register of Historic Places nomination forms and
				instruction sheets can be obtained from the Alabama Historical Commission at no
				cost. The nomination form requires information on name of property, location,
				classification, ownership, physical description, significance, and
				bibliographical references. Instruction sheets explain how to complete the
				nomination forms.
Author:
David Hughes
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-9-249(12).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 460 - ALABAMA HISTORICAL COMMISSION › Chapter 460-X-3 - ALABAMA REGISTER OF LANDMARKS AND HERITAGE › Section 460-X-3-.01 - Program Description

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The Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage is a listing of
				buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts of historical,
				architectural, and/or archaeological significance. Nominations may be submitted
				by anyone to the Alabama Historical Commission. A staff review committee
				determines if the nominated property meets the established criteria and the
				property is added to the register if said criteria is considered to be
				met.
Author:
David Hughes
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-9-248(10).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 460 - ALABAMA HISTORICAL COMMISSION › Chapter 460-X-3 - ALABAMA REGISTER OF LANDMARKS AND HERITAGE › Section 460-X-3-.02 - Register Criteria

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(1) The
			 following criteria were developed by the Alabama Historical Commission to guide
			 individuals and groups in preparing nominations to the Alabama Register of
			 Landmarks and Heritage. Landmarks from Alabama's history, architecture,
			 archaeology and culture are eligible and may be found in districts, sites,
			 buildings, structures and objects. The landmarks should possess integrity of
			 location and construction, should convey a feeling for the time and place of
			 construction, and include properties that:
(a) are associated with events of state or
			 local historical significance; or
(b) are associated with the lives of persons
			 of significance in the state or locality; or
(c) are representative of a type, style or
			 period of architecture; or
(d) are
			 associated with Alabama's history or pre-history.