| (a) Specific information logo signs.
(1) Design. A specific information logo sign assembly
shall:
(A) have a blue background with a white reflective
border;
(B) contain a principal legend equal in height to the
directional legend;
(C) meet the applicable provisions of the Texas MUTCD;
(D) have background material that conforms with department
specifications for reflective sheeting;
(E) be fabricated, erected, and maintained in conformance
with department specifications and fabrication details;
(F) provide vertical spacing and horizontal spacing
for a balanced appearance of business logos.
(2) Content. A specific information logo sign shall
contain:
(A) word legends for the following services: GAS, FOOD,
LODGING, CAMPING, or "24 HOUR Rx";
(B) the exit number or, if exit numbers are not applicable,
"NEXT RIGHT";
(C) no more than six business logos on one logo sign
assembly; and
(D) no more than three types of services on a sign
assembly.
(3) Placement. Subject to approval of the department,
a specific information logo sign shall be installed or placed:
(A) to conform to the following order of placement
along the direction of travel: PHARMACY, CAMPING, LODGING, FOOD, GAS;
(B) according to the following priorities where available
space is limited: GAS, FOOD, LODGING, CAMPING, and PHARMACY;
(C) to take advantage of natural terrain;
(D) to have the least impact on the scenic environment;
(E) to avoid visual conflict with other signs within
the highway right-of-way;
(F) with a lateral offset equal to or greater than
existing guide signs;
(G) at least 800 feet from the previous interchange
and at least 800 feet from the exit direction sign at the interchange
from which the services are available;
(H) without blocking motorists' visibility of existing
traffic control and guide signs;
(I) in locations that are not overhead;
(J) where a motorist, after following the sign(s),
can conveniently re-enter the highway and continue in the original
direction of travel; and
(K) at least 800 feet between two large guide signs,
but not excessively spaced.
(4) Existing signs. Existing regulatory, warning, destination,
guide, recreation, and cultural interest signs will not be removed;
provided, however, that subject to the written approval of the department,
such existing signs may be relocated by special permission of the
department at the sole expense and responsibility of the contractor
and only to the extent necessary to accommodate logo signs.
(b) Business logos.
(1) Design. A business logo:
(A) may not exceed 48 inches in width or 36 inches
in height;
(B) may be any color or combination of colors; and
(C) may only be fabricated, erected, and maintained
in conformance with current department specifications for aluminum
signs and reflective sheeting.
(2) Content. A business logo may:
(A) consist of a registered trademark or a legend message
identifying the name or abbreviation of the commercial establishment;
(B) contain supplemental information that is determined
by the department to be essential motorist information, such as "24
HOURS," "DIESEL," "CNG," or "LNG";
(C) contain a message, symbol, or trademark only if
the message, symbol, or trademark does not resemble an official traffic
control device;
(D) contain text, symbols, or advertising only if the
text, symbols, or advertising are related to the primary service of
the specific information logo sign; and
(E) contain an "RV Access" supplemental information
or symbol indicating the business has facilities that accommodate
the on-site movement and parking of recreational vehicles. The facility
must meet the following criteria to be considered eligible to receive
the RV Access supplemental information:
(i) roadway access and egress must be hard surface,
free of potholes, and at least 12 feet wide with a minimum swing radius
of 50 feet to enter and exit the facility;
(ii) roadway access, egress, and parking facilities
must be free of any electrical wires, tree branches, or other obstructions
up to 14 feet above the surface;
(iii) facilities requiring short-term parking, such
as restaurants or tourist attractions, must have 2 or more spaces
that are 12 feet wide and 65 feet long with a swing radius of 50 feet
to enter and exit the spaces;
(iv) fueling facilities with canopies must have a 14-foot
clearance, and those selling diesel fuel must have pumps with non-commercial
nozzles;
(v) fueling facilities must allow for a pull-through
with a swing radius of 50 feet;
(vi) a campground must have 2 or more spaces that are
18 feet wide and 45 feet long; and
(vii) the commercial establishment must post on its
site directional signing, as needed, to those RV access parking spaces
and other on-site RV access services, so that the motorist is given
additional guidance upon leaving the public highway and entering the
business establishment's property.
(c) Ramp signs.
(1) Design. A ramp sign shall:
(A) meet the applicable provisions of the Texas MUTCD;
(B) have a blue background with a white reflective
border;
(C) conform with the latest department specifications
for reflective sheeting for the background material of the sign; and
(D) be fabricated, erected, and maintained in conformance
with the current department specifications for aluminum signs and
roadside signs.
(2) Placement. Subject to approval by the department,
a ramp sign may be placed along an exit ramp or access road, or at
an intersection of an access road and crossroad when a commercial
establishment's building or on-premise signing is not visible from
that exit ramp, access road, or intersection.
(3) Content. A ramp business logo shall:
(A) be no larger than 24 inches in width and 18 inches
in height;
(B) contain directional arrows and distances; and
(C) be a duplicate of the business logo erected on
a specific information logo sign.
(d) Major shopping area guide signs.
(1) Design. A major shopping area sign shall:
(A) have a blue background with a white reflective
legend and border;
(B) meet the applicable provisions of the Texas MUTCD;
(C) have background, legend, and border material that
conforms to department specifications for reflective sheeting;
(D) not be illuminated externally or internally; and
(E) be fabricated, erected, and maintained in conformance
with department specifications and fabrication details.
(2) Content. A major shopping area guide sign shall:
(A) contain the name of the major shopping area as
it is commonly known to the public; and
(B) contain the exit number or, if exit numbers are
not applicable, other directional information.
(3) Placement. Subject to approval of the department,
a major shopping area guide sign shall be installed or placed:
(A) so that it is independently mounted;
(B) to take advantage of natural terrain;
(C) to have the least impact on the scenic environment;
(D) to avoid visual conflict with other signs within
the highway right-of-way;
(E) with a lateral offset equal to or greater than
existing guide signs;
(F) for both directions of travel on the eligible urban
highway;
(G) without blocking motorists' visibility of existing
traffic control and guide signs; and
(H) in locations that do not include overhead installation.
(4) Existing signs. Existing regulatory, warning, destination,
guide, recreation, and cultural interest signs will not be removed;
provided, however, that subject to the written approval of the department,
such existing signs may be relocated by special permission of the
department at the sole expense and responsibility of the contractor
and only to the extent necessary to accommodate major shopping area
guide signs.
(e) Major shopping area ramp signs.
(1) Design. A major shopping area ramp sign shall:
(A) have a blue background with a white reflective
legend and border;
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