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Proposed Highway Division Rules
This page provides information about pending and recent rulemaking actions by ODOT's Highway Division. The date of the OTC meeting at which consideration is anticipated is listed below.
 Highway Approach Permitting, Access Control and Access Management
In 2011 the authorizing statutes for how ODOT issues permits for access to state highways were substantially changed. These proposed rule changes will bring the agency’s processes into compliance with the legislation.
Proposed Rule Text  Notice Forms 
Public hearing:
June 21, 2012 at 9:30 am
Red Lion Hotel, South Umpqua Room
1313 N Bayshore Dr, Coos Bay OR  97420
 
A toll free telephone number is available for making comments on the hearing record.  To obtain the call-in number and instructions, dial 541-388-6191, Monday through Friday between 8:00 and 5:00, on or before June 18.
Last date for public comment: June 21, 2012 at close of the hearing
OTC meeting date: June 21, 2012
  
  
  
 
Comments? Please send your comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.
      

Recently Closed Highway Division Rules
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider approval of these proposed rule changes on the date listed below.

 
There are no recently closed Highway Division rules at this time.
 

Recently Adopted Highway Division Rules
These rules have been adopted approximately within the last six months.
 Traffic Control Devices
These changes make traffic signal rules current, remove any unnecessary requirements, and eliminate inaccurate, obscure, and cumbersome references.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: March 26, 2012
              
 Digital Billboard; Outdoor Advertising Sign Application Process
These rules outline the process for filing an application for an outdoor advertising sign, including digital billboards and transit shelter signs.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: March 26, 2012
                       
 Cleanup of Illegal Campsites
These rule changes modify the procedure for removing personal property specifically from illegal campsites that are located on state highway rights of way.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed date: February 21, 2012
Effective date: February 24, 2012
                    
 Variable Speed Zones
This rule gives authority to ODOT and other road authorities to establish variable speed zones on sections of highway when it's determined that a range of speeds in response to recurring conditions provides for better traffic safety and operation than a single set speed.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: January 27, 2012
                          
 Readoption of MUTCD
These amendments adopt the 2009 Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Oregon Supplement to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook as standards for traffic control devices in Oregon.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order
Filed and effective: December 22, 2011
                        
 Oregon Coordinate Systems
These rules implement SB 877 by moving all definitions of the existing Oregon State Plane Coordinate System from ORS Chapter 93 to ODOT's administrative rules and placing all definitions for the new Oregon Coordinate Reference System in the new OAR.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Date filed: December 22, 2011
Effective date: January 1, 2012
                        
 Fallen Officer Memorial Signs
This rule implements HB 3039 by establishing a program for roadside memorial signs that commemorate a police officer killed in the line of duty when the Legislative Assembly adopts a concurrent resolution that recognizes the police officer.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Date filed: December 22, 2011
Effective date: January 1, 2012
 
 Access Management (Temporary rules)
These rules implement SB 264 and are intended to provide more clear and objective standards for determining whether any particular property can receive a highway approach permit.
Temporary Rule Text Certificate and Order
Date filed: December 22, 2011
Effective date: January 1, 2012 through June 29, 2012
  
  
Related Information
Published Highway Division Rules This link will take you to the Secretary of State's Web site.