North Dakota Code 24-17-03.1 – Outdoor advertising beyond distance limitations
Subject to the provisions of this chapter, no sign may, after July 1, 1977, be erected or maintained beyond six hundred sixty feet [201.17 meters] from the nearest edge of the right of way, located outside of urban areas, visible from the main traveled way of the highway system, and erected with the purpose of their message being read from such main traveled way except the following:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 24-17-03.1
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute means the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Right of way: means a general term denoting land, property, or interest therein, acquired for or devoted to highway purposes and shall include, but not be limited to publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas, sanitary facilities reasonably necessary to accommodate the traveling public, and tracts of land necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty adjacent to the state highway system. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1
- Traveled way: means the portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1
1. Directional and official signs and notices, which signs and notices shall include, but not be limited to, signs and notices pertaining to natural wonders, scenic, and historical attractions which are required or authorized by law.
2. Signs, displays, and devices advertising the sale or lease of property upon which they are located.
3. Signs, displays, and devices advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located.