479.015

Legislative intent with respect to regulation of signs in areas adjacent to state highways.

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479.015 Legislative intent with respect to regulation of signs in areas adjacent to state highways.—The control of signs in areas adjacent to the highways of this state is declared to be necessary to protect the public investment in the state highways; to attract visitors to this state by conserving the natural beauty of the state; to preserve and promote the recreational value of public travel; to assure that information in the specific interest of the traveling public is presented safely and aesthetically; to enhance the economic well-being of the state by promoting tourist-oriented businesses, such as public accommodations, vehicle services, attractions, campgrounds, parks, and recreational areas; and to promote points of scenic, historic, cultural, and educational interest.

History.—ss. 2, 26, ch. 84-227; s. 4, ch. 91-429.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1988–2002 · leading case: Café Erotica v. Florida Dept. of Transp.

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Café Erotica v. Florida Dept. of Transp. (2002) fladistctapp · cites it 2× “The Florida Legislature has stated that the control of signs adjacent to state highways are necessary: to protect the public investment in the state highways; to attract visitors to this state by conserving the natural beauty of the state; to preserve and promote the…”

McDonald's Corp. v. Dept. of Transp. (1988) fladistctapp · cites it 2× “Section 479.015 is a statement of the legislative intent behind chapter 479's regulation of signs in areas adjacent to state highways.”

Flamingo Lake RV Resort, Inc. v. Dept. of Transp. (1992) fladistctapp · cites it 2× “) The department presented no evidence that placing sign panels at interchanges along I-295 would be contrary to the legislative intent contained in Section 479.015, Florida Statutes (1989).”

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