TITLE 24. TRANSPORTATION AND MOTOR VEHICLES

COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Transportation intends to consider repealing 24VAC30-120, Rules and Regulations Controlling Outdoor Advertising and Directional and Other Signs and Notices, and promulgating 24VAC30-122, Regulations Controlling Outdoor Advertising and Other Signs and Notices. The purpose of the proposed action is to undertake a comprehensive review of 24VAC30-120. This regulation establishes provisions for the placement and characteristics of outdoor advertising and signs consistent with requirements of federal law and regulation. The intent of this action is to remove redundant or obsolete language and identify opportunities for regulatory streamlining. The proposed action would repeal 24VAC30-120 and replace it with a new chapter at 24VAC30-122.

In addition, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the agency is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 33.2-210, 33.2-1200, and 33.2-1220 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 17, 2025.

Agency Contact: Steven Jack, Regulatory Manager, Department of Transportation, 1221 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-3885, or email steven.jack@vdot.virginia.gov.