Fla. Admin. Code R. 14-85.013

Current through Reg. 50, No. 244; December 17, 2024

Section 14-85.013 - Definitions

For purposes of this rule chapter the following terms are defined:

(1) "Attraction" means as defined in Section 479.261(1), F.S.

(2) "Business" means a commercial establishment providing gas, food, lodging, camping services, or attractions.

(3) "Business Logo" means a sign mounted on the display panel of a logo structure showing the name, symbol, trademark, or combination thereof for a business within a category of motorist services available at an interchange.

(4) "Category" means the motorist services of gas, food, lodging, camping, and attractions.

(5) "Combination Logo Structure" means a logo structure designed to display a combination of business logos in two or three categories.

(6) "Crossroad" means a road intersecting the limited access facility to which access is provided by means of an interchange.

(7) "Department" means the Florida Department of Transportation.

(8) "Display Panel" means the facing or surface of a logo structure to which business logos are affixed.

(9) "Exit Ramp" means the traffic lane or lanes at an interchange on a limited access facility leading from the mainline to the crossroad.

(10) "Logo Structure" means the support columns and display panel upon which separate business logos may be displayed. A full size logo structure is capable of displaying six business logos. A half size logo structure is capable of displaying three business logos.

(11) "Limited Access Facility" means as defined in Section 334.03, F.S., and includes interstate highways.

(12) "Logo Trailblazer Signs" means signage in addition to mainline and ramp logo structures necessary to provide additional direction to otherwise qualifying businesses that are not located on, or visible from, the crossroad. Logo trailblazer signs shall consist of a business logo identical to a ramp business logo, a directional arrow, and supports.

(13) "Mainline" means the traffic lanes on the limited access facility intended for through travel.

(14) "Mainline Business Logo Structure" means those logo structures located along the mainline.

(15) "Permit" means written authorization for the display of a business logo.

(16) "Permittee" means legal company/owner name to which a permit is issued.

(17) "Prepared Food" means hot or deli style food prepared on site.

(18) "Program Administrator" means the contractor hired by the Department to provide services relating to the logo sign program. Contact information for the Program Administrator is available at www.dot.state.fl.us/rightofway/.

(19) "Project Manager" means the Department employee with oversight responsibility for the program.

(20) "Ramp Logo Structure" means those logo structures located along an exit ramp.

(21) "Traffic Control Device" means all signs, signals, markings, and devices placed on, over, or adjacent to a street or highway by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction to regulate, warn, or guide motorists, as defined by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices incorporated by Rule 14-15.010, F.A.C.

(22) "Urban Area" means as defined in Section 334.03, F.S.

(23) "Wait List" means a compilation of businesses, by individual category, which have applied to participate in the logo program at a particular interchange at which there is currently no space available. Wait lists are maintained by interchange, category and application date.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 14-85.013

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 479.261(7) FS. Law Implemented 334.044(2), 479.261 FS.

New 12-15-09, Amended by Florida Register Volume 41, Number 106, June 2, 2015 effective 6/16/2015.

New 12-15-09, Amended 6-16-15.