OAR 734-060-0110: Method of Spacing Measurement

This rule establishes the method of measuring distance under ORS 377.750 between two outdoor advertising signs (signs), between a sign and an interchange, and between a sign and a Purchase Site. Measurement should include all elements of the sign structure. (1) For the purpose of applying spacing between signs under ORS 377.750, the distance between two signs shall be measured lineally along the highway, by establishing two lines perpendicular to the center line of the highway. Each respective perpendicular line will touch the sign structure at the point that is closest to the second sign structure. The distance between the perpendicular lines shall be the distance between the sign structures, as measured parallel to the centerline of the highway. (2) For the purpose of establishing the distance between a sign and an interchange, under ORS 377.750, the distance shall be measured lineally along the highway and parallel to the centerline of the highway, by establishing two lines perpendicular lines; one from a point departing or entering the main traveled way, and the second from the closest point of the sign structure. (3) For the purpose of establishing the distance between a sign and a Purchase Site under ORS 377.750, the distance shall be measured lineally along the highway and parallel to the centerline, by establishing two lines perpendicular lines; one from the established location of the purchase site, and the second from the closest point of the sign structure. (4) Where an outdoor advertising sign exists at a point where a highway ends in an entrance or exit ramp, or where the highway becomes a city street, if the sign is visible to the highway, and within 660 feet of the edge of the right of way of the highway, it requires a permit under the OMIA. The sign shall be permitted from the highway, at the nearest milepoint to its physical location, and must meet the spacing requirements between other permitted signs and interchanges as required under ORS 377.750.