(a) General rule.--Because designation of the three miles between the interchange with Business Route 6 on the west side of Tunkhannock Borough to the Business Route 6 interchange in Tunkhannock Township on the east side of the borough will preserve magnificent views and will educate residents and future residents of the importance of promoting the cultural and archeological area around Tunkhannock Borough, State Route 6 in Wyoming County from the interchange with Business Route 6 on the west side of Tunkhannock Borough to the Business Route 6 interchange in Tunkhannock Township on the east side of the borough is designated as a scenic byway.

(b) Effect of designation.--No outdoor advertising device as defined in section 3 of the act of December 15, 1971 (P.L.596, No.160), known as the Outdoor Advertising Control Act of 1971, may be erected:

(1) within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way; or

(2) more than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way, outside of urban areas, if the sign is visible from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway and the purpose of the sign is that its message be read from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway, except:

(i) the official signs and notices which are required or authorized by law and which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131 (relating to control of outdoor advertising);

(ii) outdoor advertising devices advertising the sale or lease of the real property upon which they are located;

(iii) outdoor advertising devices advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located, including devices which display a message that may be changed at reasonable intervals by electronic process or remote control;

(iv) directional signs, including, but not limited to, signs pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions and other points of interest to the traveling public which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131; and

(v) signs approved by the department designating the route as a scenic byway installed in accordance with department requirements.

(July 5, 2005, P.L.94, No.35, eff. 60 days)

2005 Amendment. Act 35 added section 8305.