306C.15 Acquisition of signs.
The department shall acquire by purchase, gift, or condemnation, and shall pay just compensation upon the removal of any of the following advertising devices which are not in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter:
1. Advertising devices lawfully in existence on July 1, 1972.
2. Advertising devices lawfully in existence on land adjoining any highway made an interstate, freeway primary, or primary highway after July 1, 1972.
3. Advertising devices lawfully erected on or after July 1, 1972, but which subsequently become nonconforming.
4. Any advertising device erected on the mistaken or negligent advice of any official or employee of the state of Iowa as to the interpretation, effect, or operation of this subchapter, chapter 306B, or rules promulgated by the department.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §306C.15]
2016 Acts, ch 1011, §121
Referred to in §306C.16, 306C.18
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 306C - JUNKYARD BEAUTIFICATION AND BILLBOARD CONTROL
Section 306C.2 - Junkyards prohibited — exceptions.
Section 306C.3 - Junkyards lawfully in existence.
Section 306C.4 - Requirements as to screening.
Section 306C.5 - Acquisition of land for screening or removal.
Section 306C.6 - Nuisance — injunction.
Section 306C.7 - Interpretation.
Section 306C.8 - Agreements with the United States authorized.
Section 306C.9 - Compensation.
Section 306C.10 - Definitions.
Section 306C.11 - Advertising prohibited.
Section 306C.12 - None visible from highway.
Section 306C.13 - Control by department of transportation.
Section 306C.14 - Existing signs — six-year limit.
Section 306C.15 - Acquisition of signs.
Section 306C.16 - Compensation.
Section 306C.17 - Condemnation.
Section 306C.18 - Permit required.
Section 306C.19 - Removal after notice.
Section 306C.20 - Bonus funds agreements.
Section 306C.21 - Information centers and rest areas.
Section 306C.22 - Political signs.