A business establishment, meeting the following criteria, may be considered for placement of a business sign on a Specific Information Sign.
1. Gas-diesel vehicle service stations shall include:
- Provide fuel, oil, water and air
- Provide restroom facilities and drinking water
- Provide a telephone for public use
- Be in continuous operation for at least 12 hours per day, seven days per week
- May qualify for the additional words "auto repair" on the business sign provided qualified personnel are available to perform minor auto and tire repair at least 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
- May qualify for the additional words "24 hours" provided the fuel pumps are operable with major credit cards or personnel 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
2. Food and Restaurant Facilities shall include:
- Be approved or licensed as required by the state agency or political entity having jurisdiction
- Be in continuous operation for at least 10 hours per day, six days per week
- Provide restroom facilities
- Provide a telephone for public use
3. Lodging Facilities shall include:
- Be approved or licensed by the state agency or the political entity having jurisdiction
- Provide a telephone available for public use
- Provide adequate sleeping accomodations
4. Camping Facilities shall include:
- Be approved or licensed by the state agency or the political entity having jurisdiction
- Provide modern sanitary facilities and drinking water
- Provide adequate camping and parking spaces
B. Other Requirements
Section 60-5-514(3), MCA: No business that owns any outdoor advertising structure in violation of the provisions of Title 75, chapter 15, part 1, MCA (Outdoor Advertising Act) may be eligible for business identification on a specific information sign for 1 year after the illegal outdoor advertising structure is removed unless the owner voluntarily removes it within 45 days of receiving notification under 75-15-131.
