Sec. 10. The department may acquire and shall pay just compensation for the removal of signs that do not conform to this chapter. A removal by the department or sign owner under this chapter constitutes a taking, and the owner shall be compensated under IC 32-24-1. Compensation shall be paid for the following:
(1) The taking from the owner of a sign of all rights, titles, and interests in the sign, and of the owner's leasehold or other interest in the land.
(2) The taking from the owner of the real property on which the sign is located and of the right to erect and maintain signs on the real property.
As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.229. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.50.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation
Chapter 20. Regulation of Billboards and Junkyards
8-23-20-1. Agreements With United States Secretary of Commerce
8-23-20-2. Form of Agreements; Negotiation
8-23-20-3. Determination of Legality of Secretary's Actions
8-23-20-4. Signs in Adjacent Areas; Standards
8-23-20-5. Signs in Unzoned and Zoned Commercial and Industrial Areas
8-23-20-8. Directional Signs Within 200 Feet of Right-of-Way
8-23-20-9. Removal of Previously Existing Nonconforming Signs
8-23-20-10. Acquisition of Nonconforming Signs
8-23-20-11. Payment of Compensation
8-23-20-12. Compensation Determination; Civil Actions
8-23-20-13. Enforcement of Chapter
8-23-20-14. Injunctions; Criminal Proceedings
8-23-20-15. Zoning Powers; Limitations
8-23-20-16. Removal, Taking, and Appropriation of Signs; Limitations
8-23-20-17. Location of Junkyards and Scrap Metal Processing Facilities
8-23-20-18. Screening of Junkyards and Scrap Metal Facilities
8-23-20-19. Rules and Regulations for Screening and Fencing
8-23-20-21. Powers of Political Subdivisions
8-23-20-22. Violations; Notice
8-23-20-23. Federal Aid; Acceptance
8-23-20-24. Federal Aid; Appropriation
8-23-20-25.5. Changeable Message Signs; Rules; Permits; Erection; Compliance
8-23-20-26. Signs in Violation of Chapter; Public Nuisance; Notice; Remedies
8-23-20-27. Taking of Outdoor Advertising Sign; Compensation