OAR 734-026-0045: Fee for Roadside Memorial Signs

(1) In accordance with Chapter 668, OL 2011, a fee of $600 shall be submitted to the Department with the application to cover the direct and indirect expenses associated with erecting, maintaining and removing a Roadside Memorial Sign. The fee for a Fallen Hero roadside memorial sign applied for by a Gold Star Family member is waived if the Gold Star Family member requests a fee waiver and ODOT has sufficient funds available from the Transportation Operating revenue to pay the fee. (2) Roadside Memorial Signs shall remain in place for a period of ten years or until such time that the sign becomes damaged or is no longer in serviceable condition. The Department shall replace a Roadside Memorial Sign that is damaged or is no longer in serviceable condition if the Applicant pays the fee specified in section (1) to cover the cost of replacing the sign. Replaced Roadside Memorial Signs shall remain in place for a period of ten years or until such time that the sign becomes damaged or is no longer in serviceable condition. (3) The Department may remove a Roadside Memorial Sign that becomes damaged, is no longer in serviceable condition, or has been in place for a period of ten years. (4) The Department may move and relocate a Roadside Memorial Sign if the Department determines such relocation is necessary for highway or other transportation purposes.