Signage: tourist oriented directional signs.

Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation to administer a program for the placement of tourist oriented directional signs for businesses, attractions, or facilities near state highways in nonurbanized areas. Existing law specifies various requirements for placement of these signs, including a requirement that the maximum distance from a highway intersection to an attraction or facility may not exceed 10 miles, except as provided. This bill would exempt signs to facilities or attractions located in the County of Tehama that are directly related to an American Viticultural Area located in that county from this requirement. The bill would also express the intent of the Legislature to authorize the County of Tehama to place wayfinding signage on state highways in support of an American Viticultural Area located in the county. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the County of Tehama.