Notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary, the Commissioner of Transportation may, with the consent of the selectmen of a town, the mayor of a city or the warden of a borough, permit the erection of advertising signs designed to benefit local residents or industries, within the limits of highways, other than limited access highways, but not in any location where such signs will obstruct the view along any highway.
(1949 Rev., S. 4700; 1951, S. 2338d; 1959, P.A. 526, S. 8; 1969, P.A. 768, S. 249.)
History: 1959 act excepted limited access highways; 1969 act substituted commissioner of transportation for highway commissioner.
See Sec. 13a-123 re requirement that signs conform to regulations and standards adopted under that section.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 411 - Advertising Signs
Section 21-50. - Permit for structure.
Section 21-51. - Permit for maintenance of outdoor advertising sign. Exception.
Section 21-53. - Issuance of permit. Contents. Termination. Exemption from other permit fee.
Section 21-54. - Foreign applicant to file bond.
Section 21-55. - When permit not required.
Section 21-56. - Permit numbers.
Section 21-57. - Advertising signs to be kept in good repair.
Section 21-58. - Prohibited locations.
Section 21-59. - Change in location may be ordered.
Section 21-60. - Removal of advertising matter.
Section 21-61. - Exemption as to location.