size, spacing and lighting of outdoor advertising devices the
secretary may so certify to the Secretary of Transportation of
the United States and control of outdoor advertising in
commercial or industrial areas will transfer to subsection (b)
under this section 5. The following apply:
(1) The applicant for a proposed outdoor advertising device
shall meet with representatives from the department and the
local political subdivision at the site designated for the
proposed outdoor advertising device prior to the local political
subdivision authorizing or prohibiting the erection of the
outdoor advertising device.
(2) For a proposed conversion of an existing outdoor
advertising device to an electronic digital sign, the applicant
for the proposed conversion shall meet with representatives from
the department and the local political subdivision at the site
of the existing outdoor advertising device prior to the local
political subdivision authorizing or prohibiting the conversion.
(3) Prior to the local political subdivision authorizing or
prohibiting the erection or conversion of an outdoor advertising
device, the local political subdivision shall conduct a public
hearing to address the impact of the following:
(i) Current residents and future proposed developments,
including the nuisance of the size, spacing and lighting of the
outdoor advertising device.
(ii) Traffic and safety of motorists on the highway.
(iii) Safety of pedestrians.
(iv) Open space, including aesthetic beauty and historic
character.
(v) Funds spent for open space and historic preservation,
including funds from government and nonprofit land trusts that
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