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MODOT’S ODA VEGETATION CONTROL PROGRAM

MODOT’S ODA VEGETATION CONTROL PROGRAM. Missouri statutes allow for the cutting and trimming of vegetation on the highway right of way which interferes with the effectiveness of or obscures a lawfully erected billboard The sign owner may only cut vegetation within 450’ in each direction.

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MODOT’S ODA VEGETATION CONTROL PROGRAM

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  1. MODOT’S ODA VEGETATIONCONTROL PROGRAM

  2. Missouri statutes allow for the cutting and trimming of vegetation on the highway right of way which interferes with the effectiveness of or obscures a lawfully erected billboard • The sign owner may only cut vegetation within 450’ in each direction

  3. Permits to trim brush and trees will be issued only for signs which are at least 2 years old • Permits to cut vegetation will be issued only for signs which are at least 5 years old • Access to the cutting or trimming area shall be from private property or outer roadways and cannot be made from right of way • Parking of equipment or placement of materials on traffic lanes or shoulders is strictly prohibited

  4. Vegetation Permit Application Sign owner must submit the following: • Permit application identifying the scope of the desired work • Proof of notification to adjacent property owners • Performance Bond or a deposit in the amount of $1,000.00 • Money is refunded if there is no damage to right of way • Copy of liability insurance policy with a limit of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence

  5. Site drawing for the location of the proposed cutting or trimming • Check to cover the measured amount of trees to be cut • Once permit specialist has inspected the vegetation site, additional money may be required if trees were measured incorrectly N Permit 1234 John Smith, adjacent land owner 450’ 450’ • Type of Vegetation Removal • Trim Brush (Sign must be > 2 yrs old) • Trim Trees (Sign must be > 2 yrs old) • Cut Trees (Sign must be > 5 yrs old) R/W #4 #1 #2 #3 Route 1 Tree #dia.Cost 1 6” $100 2 7” $200 3 10” $500 4 5 ½” 0 Total $800 CR 789

  6. TABULATION • The cost of a permit for trimming and cutting is determined by the vegetation to be removed. All diameter measurements are measured at 4.5’ above ground level • There is no fee to trim trees or remove brush and trees with a diameter of less than 6” • The fee to remove each tree with a diameter equal to or greater than 6” is $100, plus an additional $100 for every inch of diameter greater than 6”. Measurements are rounded down to the nearest inch • The fee for removing a tree 6 ¾” in diameter would be $100 • The fee for removing a tree 10 ½” in diameter would be $500

  7. TRIMMING AND PRUNING • Trimming is permitted any time of year • The topping of a tree is prohibited • A tree may not have more than 1/3 of its canopy removed in a single pruning operation • The National Arborist Association Standards shall be used as a guideline to ensure trees are being pruned properly and done in accordance with their standards • Additional pruning of this magnitude cannot be repeated for 3 years http://mdc.mo.gov/documents/forest/pruning_guide.pdf http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/pruning_young.aspx http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/pruning_mature.aspx http://www.tlcfortrees.info/pruning_of_mature_trees.htm

  8. The District Roadside Manager may allow for some trees to be removed without cost • Dead or dying trees, junk trees (thorny locust), evasive vegetation • Permits may be denied based on safety or slope protection issues • If stability of slope is jeopardized with the removal of vegetation, plantings of low-growing vegetation may be required (ex. prairie grass) • All vegetation trimmed or cut is to be removed from the right of way; chipping may be approved • Trees are to be cut to ground level • Good vegetation removal makes a good public image

  9. VEGETATION CUTTING DAY • Call area specialist prior to performing work • Have vegetation permit on hand at location • Do not access cutting site from right of way – access must be obtained from private property • Do not use large equipment on right of way • Be sure to restore right of way to a like or better condition • Call area specialist when work is complete

  10. ILLEGAL CUTTING • Photographs of the illegal cutting are taken • The damages are assessed and the dollar amount is determined for the trees removed • Letter is sent to the sign owner, requesting monies be paid for illegally removed trees • The sign owner will need to apply for a vegetation permit if clean-up work is required

  11. Mowing(from Adopt-A-Highway link on webpage)It takes a lot of time and more than $19 million a year to mow the grass on highway roadsides. In fact, more time is spent on mowing than on snow removal, pothole patching, putting up signs or painting stripes. To reduce costs and be more compatible with our neighbors, the department allows and recognizes volunteers' efforts to mow highway roadsides so it blends in with their property. • Are there other options? YES! • Adopt-A-Highway • Sponsor-A-Highway

  12. ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY • Sometimes the department doesn’t have the resources to maintain roadsides that enhance or blend in with its neighbors’ property. The AAH program joins MoDOT and its neighbors to work together in maintaining attractive roadsides • Volunteers pick up trash, mow and/or do plantings • Sign (2’x3’) is posted recognizing their efforts and miles adopted To adopt a highway please call your area specialist or the local district office

  13. SPONSOR-A-HIGHWAY • Company donates a set amount • Groups or organizations pay a private group, Adopt-A-Highway Litter Removal Services of America, Inc., to do litter cleanup and other services on their behalf • Larger sign (3’x4’) with company logo is posted recognizing sponsorship and miles sponsored ** Currently only offered as a pilot program in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas To sponsor a highway please call (800) 831-0821 or visit www.adoptahighway.net

  14. Number of Permitted Signs in Missouri 11,800 (Permitted by Location) MoDOT’s ODA Staff: 1 Manager 7 Specialists 3 Technicians

  15. 2009 NAHBA CONFERENCE Each year, NAHBA's Annual Conference on the Control of Outdoor Advertising provides outdoor advertising sign professionals with unparalleled learning and networking opportunities. With typically more than 100 registrants, attendees have the opportunity to learn about best practices, share program challenges and hear solutions from federal, state, local and industry's leading professionals.

  16. The 12th Annual Outdoor Advertising Control Educational Conference is slated for Branson, Missouri, August 9-12, 2009. http://www.nahba.org/members2/2009conference.html

  17. www.modot.org/business/Outdoor_Advertising

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