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Department of Transportation
 
chapter
Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way [24 VAC 30 ‑ 200]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation sets forth the policies, criteria, and procedures that VDOT, on behalf of the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB), will follow in granting permits to allow vegetation to be removed from the vicinity of signs/structures on state property controlled by the CTB.
State Authority Sections 33.1-210 and 33.2-1200 , Code of Virginia .
Federal Authority None.
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation VDOT seeks public comment regarding the following question: Does the regulation meet the following goals?
1. To permit sign owners to remove vegetation around signs in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and criteria concerning aesthetics and health of vegetation.
2. To protect the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
3. Is the regulation written clearly and understandably?
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kevin Gregg  / Division Administrator
Address: Maintenance Division
1401 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Kevin.Gregg@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-2949    FAX: (804)786-0628    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Vegetation Control Regulations on State Rights of Way Fast-Track Comment period complete, but objections were filed.
Amendment of CTB regulations per Chapter 805 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/31/2014.
Amend Commissioner title in connection with legislative action
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2011.
Update references to current regulations
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/11/2011.
Exempt Action Pursuant to Change in State Law - Role of Localities
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/28/2007.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/13/2019 Completed Amend
9/21/2001 Completed Retain As Is