Code of Massachusetts Regulations 711 CMR - OUTDOOR ADVERTISING BOARD
The Massachusetts Outdoor Advertising Board is part of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), specifically under the Office of Outdoor Advertising (OOA). This board is responsible for regulating and overseeing outdoor advertising activities within the state, ensuring compliance with both state and federal laws.
📘 Regulatory Framework
The primary regulation governing outdoor advertising in Massachusetts is 700 CMR 3.00: Control and Restriction of Billboards, Signs, and Other Advertising Devices. This regulation establishes the licensing and permitting requirements for outdoor advertising in the Commonwealth. (mass.gov)
📝 Licensing and Permitting
To engage in off-premise advertising in Massachusetts, individuals or entities must obtain an outdoor advertising license and an annual permit for each sign. The licensing and permitting process is managed by the Office of Outdoor Advertising. (casetext.com)
📍 Location and Zoning Restrictions
Outdoor advertising signs must adhere to specific location and zoning requirements:(scenicmassachusetts.wordpress.com)
Business Character Areas: Signs must be located in areas characterized by business, industrial, or commercial activities. A minimum of two such activities must be present within 500 feet of the proposed sign location. (regulations.justia.com)
Prohibited Areas: Signs are prohibited within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main traveled way of highways in the interstate or primary systems, with certain exceptions such as directional signs and signs advertising activities conducted on the property. (law.justia.com)
📄 Accessing the Regulations
For detailed information on the regulations and to download the full text of 700 CMR 3.00, you can visit the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries website: (mass.gov)(mass.gov)
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