Bill > H0271

This bill adds a new section to Idaho's existing law to establish landscape control permits for owners of outdoor advertisements and business signs. The key provisions are: 1. The legislature finds that legally erected outdoor advertising and business identification signs provide a substantial service and benefit to Idaho and the traveling public, so it is in the public interest to ensure the visibility of these signs. 2. The bill defines "landscape control permit" and the key terms, including "owner," "outdoor advertising sign," "responsible entity," and "target view zone." 3. Each responsible entity (e.g., Idaho Transportation Department, highway districts, counties, cities) is instructed to establish a landscape control permit process by December 31, 2023. 4. An owner may apply for a landscape control permit to trim or remove vegetation taller than 3 feet within the public right-of-way and the target view zone to ensure the visibility of their outdoor advertising or business identification sign. 5. Responsible entities can charge a permit fee up to $200 and may require additional fees for removing certain trees. 6. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.

Transportation and Infrastructure

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0271/