The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the content clearly indicates otherwise:

"Agribusiness" means an establishment that is open year-round or seasonally, is located on an individual farm dedicated to selling fresh locally-produced products, and for which at least 50% of sales are from Virginia-grown and produced products.

"Alternative fuel" means any fuel other than conventional gasoline or diesel that is used to power motor vehicles, including electricity, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), propane autogas, ethanol blends of E85 or greater, biodiesel, hydrogen, and any other fuels that may be approved by the Virginia Department of Energy.

"Amusement/theme park" means a commercially operated enterprise offering rides, games, or other forms of entertainment. This includes sports parks offering multiple activities such as a golf driving range, go carts, miniature golf, or batting cages.

"Antique business" means an establishment where a majority of the items for sale are considered being in the style or fashion of former times.

"Aquarium" means an establishment where collections of aquatic living organisms are kept and displayed.

"Arboretum" means a facility used for the cultivation of a variety of woody plants for scientific, educational, or ornamental purposes.

"Art/craft center" means an exhibit, display, or retail facility for regional fine arts or handcrafted products that is open to the public.

"Auction house" means an establishment where items or property are offered for sale to the highest bidder.

"Auditorium" means a large building or room set aside to accommodate an audience for the presentation of meetings or performances.

"Bed and breakfast" means any an establishment that describes itself as a bed and breakfast in an on-premise sign and in all marketing materials that (i) having has no more than 15 bedrooms; (ii) offering offers to the public, for compensation, transitory lodging or sleeping accommodations; and (iii) offering offers at least one cooked meal per day , which may but need not be breakfast, to each person to whom overnight lodging is provided. The facility shall have an on-premises sign describing it as a bed and breakfast and shall clearly describe itself as a bed and breakfast in all marketing materials.

"Botanical garden" means a facility used for the cultivation of trees and shrubs for exhibition.

"Brewery" means an establishment licensed by the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that produces brewed alcoholic beverages and offers tours of the production facility.

"Bumping" means the removal of a business from the Specific Travel Services (Logo) Signing Program or Tourist-Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) Program.

"Cemetery" means any national or state veterans cemetery operated by the US Department of Veterans' Affairs or the Virginia Department of Veterans' Affairs and any associated columbaria.

"Cidery" means an establishment licensed by the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that produces fermented alcoholic beverages and offering tours of the production facility.

"Civic center" means a dedicated center used by members of the locality for social, cultural, or community activities.

"Colleges and universities" "College and university - main campus" means the main campus of an a higher educational institution and shall be interpreted as all that the contiguous real estate and improvements owned and operated by the educational institution, housing the administrative, educational , and other programs of the institution , that gives visitors the clear impression they have entered a campus setting . An educational institution may have more than one main campus located within the state provided each facility meets the above description and the facilities are not closer than 50 miles to each other. The distance limitation shall does not apply to campuses of the Virginia Community College System. Satellite facilities shall be all educational or other facilities associated with the institution located within 25 miles of the limits of the main campus.

In general application, a main campus should give visitors the clear impression that they have entered a campus setting. "College and university - satellite campus" means facilities associated with an institution of higher education located within 25 miles of the limits of the main campus of that institution. Facilities sharing space in commercial centers, office parks, industrial centers and similar settings shall not be considered main campuses; however, they may constitute satellite facilities if meeting the description in this definition.

"Distillery" means an establishment licensed by the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that produces distilled alcoholic beverages and offers tours of the production facility.

"Drive-in theater" means a facility with a permanent outdoor screen, a minimum of 75 parking spaces available for guests to view the screen from their automobiles, public restrooms, and a concession stand open during the theater's normal hours of operation, that shows major motion pictures, as defined by the Motion Picture Association of America, at least two nights per week for a minimum of 12 weeks per year. Drive-in theaters are exempt from the minimum hours of operation typically required for program participation by the LOGO and TODS attractions criteria.

"Emergency medical facility" means a licensed facility providing continuous emergency medical care to the general public. The facility shall have a licensed medical doctor on duty 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

"Equestrian center" means a facility, marketing itself as an "equestrian center," dedicated to the public education and recreational enjoyment of horses through a variety of features such as riding lessons, training facilities and clinics.

"Farm market" means a year-round or seasonal facility located on an individual farm dedicated to selling fresh, locally produced products. At least 50% of sales must be from Virginia-grown and -produced products.

"Farmer's market" means a year-round or seasonal open air or permanent facility, marketing itself as a "farmer's market," where multiple farmers come to sell their products to the consumer.

"Full service food" means a restaurant that meets all the requirements for participation in the Specific Travel Services (Logo) Signing Program as a Food Category I facility. The restaurant must also provide (i) indoor seating for at least 100 adults, (ii) sit-down table service with wait staff, (iii) public restroom facilities, and (iv) a full breakfast menu, including coffee, juice, and items from at least two of the following groups: (a) eggs; (b) breakfast meat (e.g., bacon, sausage, ham, steak); and (c) breakfast bread (e.g., toast, bagels, pastry) or cereal, or both. Eggs and breakfast meat shall be prepared on the premises (pre-packaged items will not meet this requirement).

"Flea market" means an open-air market for second-hand articles and antiques.

"For-profit Virginia educational institution" means a for-profit educational institution with its main campus located in Virginia that (i) has for at least five consecutive years awarded academic degrees approved by the State Council of Higher Education; (ii) offers programs in workforce training or job readiness that contribute to Virginia's economic growth and development; and (iii) has combined annual enrollment of at least 1,000 at its main campus and any branch location situated within a radius of 25 miles from the main campus.

"Gallery" means a facility that is used for the exhibition of artistic work that is open to the public.

"General Motorist Service Signs" or "GMSS" means the signage program that uses standard highway symbols to inform motorists of the availability of services that fulfill the needs of the road user, such as fuel, food, lodging, camping, or hospitals.

"Golf course" means an establishment offering rounds of golf on an area of land laid out exclusively for golfing, with a series of nine or 18 holes, each including a tee, fairway, and putting green.

"Government office/courthouse" means a permanent government facility, in continuous operation, that provides public services where it is necessary or convenient for the public to travel to the facility to obtain these services.

"Grandfathered" means that an exemption was granted from the existing regulatory requirements based on the establishment continuing to meet previous criteria. Any sign that is participating under the Integrated Directional Signing Program as a grandfathered sign cannot be removed from the program as long as it continues to meet the previous criteria and continues to meet the financial obligations required to participate in the Integrated Directional Signing Program.

"High/junior high/middle/elementary school" means a facility accredited by the Virginia Board of Education, or that has an accreditation recognized by the Virginia Board of Education. that provides significant public service through the use of its facilities for both scholastic and community activities, during the day and night, on a year-round basis. Signs for these facilities will not be placed on limited access highways.

"Historic district" means a district that is officially listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register, with at least one facility, establishment, or business located within the historic district that provides information about the historic district that is open to the public at least six hours per day, five days per week.

"Historic building" means the same as "historic site."

"Historic cemetery" means the same as "historic site."

"Historic site" means a site, facility , building, cemetery, or structure that is officially listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register , where guided tours are (i) regularly scheduled or (ii) available upon request during the hours of operation and is open to the public at least six hours per day, five days per week. Only the official name of the building or site listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register may be used, except where a historic district is designated .

"Hospital" means the same as "emergency medical facility." a licensed facility providing continuous emergency medical care to the general public that has a licensed medical doctor on duty 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

"Integrated Directional Signing Program" or "IDSP" means the general signage program administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation or its agents that is designed to provide information to the motoring public relating to locations that are open to the general public, including gas and motor vehicle services, food, lodging, attractions, or other categories.

"Interchange" means a grade separated intersection with one or more turning roadways for travel between intersection legs, or an intersection at grade where two or more highways join or cross.

"Intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curblines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways that join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles travelling on different highways joining at any other angle may come into conflict.

"Military facility" means a continuous and permanent operation that has a minimum of 5,000 employees and permanently assigned military personnel. Only a base or main facility is eligible for signage. Individual facilities on a base are not eligible for signage.

"Museum" means a facility dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, or educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, or artistic value.

"Natural attraction" means a naturally occurring anomaly, such as a cavern or rock structure, among others, that is maintained and marketed as a natural attraction.

"Nursery/greenhouse" means an establishment that grows or offers for sale plants, trees, or associated items.

"Park - municipal" means a park that is open to the public and maintained by a local government.

"Park - national" means a park that is maintained by the National Park Service.

"Park - regional" means a park that is open to the public and maintained by a local or state government and which serves a general geographic region.

"Park - state" means a park that is open to the public and maintained primarily by a state government agency.

"Pavilion" means an ornamental roofed facility used for sporting events or other amusements.

"Power plant" means a facility producing electrical energy that has a staffed visitor center open to the public.

"Public boat landing" means a facility owned, operated, and maintained by a government entity, and constructed and maintained in accordance with the standards of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. IDSP signs for public boat landings are designed and located in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation standards and are not installed on limited access highways.

"Racetrack" means an indoor or outdoor arena with seating for spectators, that is used primarily for the presentation of racing events.

"Recycling facility" means a public collection site that is operated, controlled, or officially sponsored by a government agency, specifically for newspaper, glass, aluminum cans, plastic, or other recyclable materials that is open to the public. IDSP signs for recycling facilities may be placed on non-limited access roads up to one mile from the facility and may not be placed on limited access highways.

"Regional retail facility" means a unified facility where more than 10 retail businesses are located . The facility must that (i) print prints and distribute distributes promotional brochures over 50 miles from its location or regularly advertise advertises in media over 50 miles from its location; (ii) receive receives 1/3 or more of annual sales from visitors from over 50 miles from its location (as determined by customer survey or credit card tracking data , or both ; the regional retail facility is responsible for providing supporting data) , provided by the regional retail facility) ; and (iii) employ employs a staff person for the promotion, advertising, marketing, or sales to persons over 50 miles from its location. Consideration will be given to recommendations of the Virginia Tourism Corporation relative to the determination of a regional retail facility.

"Virginia educational institution" means a for-profit educational institution with its main campus located in Virginia that (i) has for at least five consecutive years awarded academic degrees approved by the State Council of Higher Education; (ii) offers programs in workforce training or job readiness that contribute to Virginia's economic growth and development; and (iii) has combined annual enrollment of at least 1,000 at its main campus and any branch location situated within a radius of 25 miles from the main campus.

"Research facility" means a place that conducts scientific, technological, or academic experiments and has a staffed visitor center open to the public.

"Ski resort" means a facility open to the general public that provides winter-related outdoor activities during the normal operating season.

"Specific Travel Service Signs" or "LOGO" means the signage program that uses illustrated logos to provide motorists with directional guidance to the providers of gas, food, lodging, camping, and attraction destinations at interchanges along the interstate system and other limited access roadways in Virginia.

"Stadium" means a venue (enclosed or open-air) used for the presentation of sporting events, concerts, or other entertainment, and includes amphitheaters, arenas, coliseums, concert halls, and concert pavilions.

"Supplemental Guide Signs" or "SGS" means the signage program that guides motorists to specific cultural, recreational, historical, governmental, educational, military, and other sites of similar interest on limited access, primary, and secondary highways.

"Tourist Information Center" or "Welcome Center" means a facility that provides travelers and visitors with information about a specific area and is approved by the President of the Virginia Tourism Corporation, with written approval provided to VDOT from the Virginia Tourism Corporation prior to the installation of signs.

"Tourist Oriented Directional Signs" or "TODS" means the signage program that guides motorists to tourist-oriented businesses, services, and activity facilities along rural primary and secondary highways that do not have limited access.

"Water-oriented business" means a business that includes canoe liveries, raft liveries, marinas, water parks, wave pools, and other similar businesses providing access to or facilities for waterborne recreational activities.

"Winery" means a farm winery operation licensed by the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that produces fermented alcoholic beverages and is open to the public offering tours of the production facility.

"VDOT" means the Virginia Department of Transportation.

" Virginia Wine trail" means a trail that consists of a group of three or more wineries that have declared their intention to be a wine trail and published joint marketing materials. To participate in either the Tourist-Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) Program or Logo Program, each winery on a wine trail must meet the hours of operation and licensing requirements for that program. The driving distance between one winery and the next wine trail facility shall not be greater than 15 miles. To be eligible for participation in the TODS Program, the first and last facilities on a wine trail must be located within 15 miles of the intersection of a noncontrolled access state primary or secondary system highway where the initial TODS panel is to be located. To be eligible for participation in the Logo Program, the facility at one terminus of the wine trail must be located within 15 miles of the interchange. The facility at the other terminus must be eligible for either TODS or Logo signage.

"Zoo" means an establishment licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture that has non-portable, permanent structures for the display of animals and that keeps wild animals for exhibition to the public. Businesses taking part in the selling of animals to the general public, such as pet shops or animal breeders, do not qualify under this definition.

A. Specific travel services (Logo) signing may be installed on any limited access interstate, primary or secondary facility highway under the authority of the Virginia Department of Transportation ( VDOT ). Logo trailblazer signs, which are installed along crossroads for facilities that require additional vehicle maneuvers or are a long distance from the ramp, can be placed on any route under the authority of VDOT or with approval from the authorizing entity that maintains the right of way.

B. To qualify for specific travel services ( Logo ) signing, a facility shall be open to the general public and shall:

1. Meet the appropriate criteria/eligibility requirements for the type of facility;

2. Comply with all applicable laws concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or accessibility by the physically handicapped;

3. Furnish the necessary panels displaying the name, symbol or trademark of the facility fabricated according to the specifications of VDOT, at no cost to VDOT. ( The facility is free to may select any fabricator of its choosing for the panels .) ; and

4. Agree to abide by all rules, regulations, policies, procedures and criteria associated with the program, including the bumping policy in 24VAC30-551-60; and

5. Agree that in any cases of dispute or other disagreement with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and criteria or applications of the program, the decision of the State Traffic Engineer shall be final and binding.

4. Sign and comply with the terms of an IDSP participation agreement.

C. The following table below summarizes the criteria for this program:

D. In addition to the general criteria for specific travel services (Logo) signing, to qualify for an attraction sign, a facility shall:

1. Not be currently using other supplemental guide signs at the same location as the Logo mainline or trailblazer signing;

2. Have licensing or approval, where required;

3. Provide sanitary public restroom facilities;

4. Be in continuous operation at least eight hours per day, five days per week during the normal operating season for the type of business (except this requirement shall not apply to certain facilities such as arenas, auditoriums, arts/crafts centers, civic centers, stadiums, drive-in theaters, and flea markets);

5. Be located within 15 miles of the interchange and must provide written directions or have adequate signage to direct motorists back to their original route of travel ;

6. Provide adequate parking to accommodate normal traffic volumes for the facility;

7. For a winery, brewery, distillery, or cidery, be in continuous operation at least six hours per day, five days per week and offer tours of the production process during the posted hours of operation; and

7. 8. Be of regional interest to the traveling public and one or more of the following acceptable sites:

E. The following sites are excluded from participation as an attraction on a specific travel services (Logo) sign. The exclusion relates only to qualification under these categories. These facilities may participate if qualifying under another acceptable category . This list of excluded sites is not all inclusive. Omission from this list does not imply qualification for signing under this category :

F. Additional criteria and considerations apply to wineries participating in the Winery Signage Program (24VAC30-551-80).

A. TODS assemblies may only be installed within public right- of-way maintained by VDOT and will be excluded from any cities and towns of 5,000 or more population and Arlington County and Henrico County. VDOT will not acquire rights-of-way or easements , or otherwise enter into agreements for the purposes of installing TODS assemblies.

B. A facility will be eligible to participate as a TODS—Category I if it is open to the general public; a substantial portion of its products or services are of significant interest to tourists; it derives its major portion of income or visitors during the normal business season from road users not residing in the area of the facility, defined as within 15 miles; the facility falls within one of the acceptable TODS sites; and it meets the following criteria:

1. Is located within 15 miles of the intersection of a nonlimited access state primary system highway where the initial TODS panel is to be located at the nearest primary intersection along the selected route;

2. Has the name of the facility prominently displayed on the premises in such a manner that it is readily visible to motorists from the public highway on which the business is located;

3. Is open a minimum of six hours per day, five days per week during at least a 12-consecutive-week period each year the normal season of operation for this type of business (generally 12 weeks) , except this requirement shall not apply to certain facilities such as arenas, auditoriums, civic centers, farmer's markets, farm markets, wineries drive-in theaters, stadiums, and flea markets;

4. Is in continuous operation at least six hours per day, five days per week during its normal season or the normal operating season for the type of business;

4. For a winery, brewery, distillery, or cidery, offers tours of the production process during the posted hours of operation;

5. Is licensed and approved by the appropriate state or local agencies, or both, regulating the particular type of business or activity;

6. For a camping businesses business , meets Specific Travel Services ( Logo ) Signing Program criteria to be eligible for participation;

7. Complies with all applicable laws concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or accessibility by the physically handicapped; and

8. Agrees to abide by all rules, regulations, policies, procedures and criteria associated with the program; and

9. Agrees that in any cases of dispute or other disagreement with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and criteria or applications of the program, the decision of the State Traffic Engineer shall be final and binding.

8. Signs and complies with the terms of an IDSP participation agreement.

C. In addition to the facilities listed as acceptable TODS sites, gas, food and lodging establishments may participate in the TODS Program as a TODS—Category II site provided they meet all of the TODS—Category I criteria with the exception that the following criteria apply:

1. Is located within three miles of the intersection of a nonlimited access state primary or secondary system highway where the initial TODS panel is to be located; and

2. Meets the Specific Travel Services ( Logo ) Signing Program—Category II criteria for its respective type of facility and agrees to be bumped in accordance with the bumping policy for a Category II facility.

D. A facility independently meeting all of the qualifications for a gas service under the TODS category II criteria that also offers alternative fuel stations as approved by the Virginia Department of Energy may display the appropriate VDOT and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved generic symbol for alternative fuel stations (see 24VAC30-551-95 for additional information).

D. E. The following table lists acceptable sites for TODS:

E. F. The following sites are excluded from participation in the TODS Program. The exclusion relates only to qualification under these categories. These facilities may participate if qualifying under another acceptable category. This list of excluded sites is not all inclusive. Omission from this list does not imply qualification for signing under this category.

A. The following requirements shall apply to signs in the Supplemental Guide Signs Program:

1. Supplemental guide signs shall be limited to two structures per interchange or intersection per direction with no more than two destinations per sign structure, except as noted in subdivision 2 of this subsection. When there is excessive demand over available space for new supplemental guide signing, VDOT, in consultation with the affected jurisdiction, shall determine which facilities will be listed on the signs.

2. All supplemental guide signs in place as of September 15, 2004, will be "grandfathered" into the program and may be repaired or replaced as necessary, except if the facility closes , relocates, or fails to comply with the criteria under which it originally qualified, the signs will be removed. A grandfathered supplemental guide sign may only relocate to a limited access highway if the existing sign is located on a limited access highway.

3. Additional structures over the two-structure limit may only be installed when the Commissioner of Highways or his designee determines that such installation is in the public interest.

B. To qualify for supplemental guide signing, a facility shall:

1. Be open to the general public on a continuous basis either year-round or during the normal operating season for the type of facility. Closings for the observance of official state holidays are allowed;

2. Comply with all applicable laws concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or accessibility by the physically handicapped; and

3. Agree to abide by all rules, regulations, policies, procedures and criteria associated with the program; and

4. Agree that in any cases of dispute or other disagreement with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and criteria or applications of the program, the decision of the State Traffic Engineer shall be final and binding.

3. Sign and comply with the terms of an IDSP participation agreement.

C. All facilities shall be located within 15 miles of the interchange or intersection where the initial supplemental guide sign is placed on the approach .

D. Additional criteria and considerations apply to wineries participating in the Winery Signage Program (24VAC30-551-80).

E. D. The following table lists acceptable sites for supplemental guide signs:

F. E. The following sites are excluded from being displayed on official supplemental guide signs. The exclusion only relates to qualification under these categories. These facilities may participate if qualifying under another acceptable category. This list of excluded sites is not all inclusive. Omission from this list does not imply qualification for signing under this category.

A. General motorist services signs (GMSS) may be installed along state maintained roadways for gas fuel , food, lodging, camping, and hospital locations that fulfill the needs of the road user and satisfy the following criteria:

1. Be open to the general public on a continuous basis either year-round or during the normal operating season for the type of facility. Closings for the observance of official state holidays are allowed;

2. Comply with all applicable laws concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or accessibility by the physically handicapped; and

3. Sign and comply with the terms of an IDSP participation agreement.

B. The following table summarizes the criteria for the GMSS program:

A. Specific special programs signing may be installed on any limited access, primary or secondary facility under the authority of VDOT. VDOT may issue a land use permit to others to have the signs installed after the approval of the State Traffic Engineer that the sign is included in the special sign program. Limited access facility permits will need the approval of the Chief Engineer.

B. Special programs are subject to the following criteria:

1. Civil War Trails program signs may be installed on interstate limited access , primary and or secondary facilities and may be installed as stand-alone structures or attached to existing sign structures. This program is exempt from the IDSP There are no criteria and or annual fee requirements . All costs associated with this program . All costs , including costs for the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and replacement of these signs, shall be the responsibility of the requesting entity.

2. The Birding and Wildlife Trail programs established by DGIF may be installed on interstate, primary and secondary facilities and may be installed as stand-alone structures or attached to existing sign structures. This program is exempt from the Integrated Directional Signing Program (IDSP) criteria and annual fee requirements. All costs associated with this program, including costs for the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and replacement of these signs, shall be the responsibility of the requesting entity.

3. The following sites are eligible for wayfinding signs:

a. Historic Triangle Wayfinding Group, sponsored by the City of Williamsburg and the Counties of James City and York, may implement a wayfinding system within state maintained rights-of-ways as a pilot program. Continuation of the pilot program shall be subject to regular consultation with VDOT.

b. Loudoun County may implement a wayfinding system within state maintained rights-of-ways as a pilot program. Continuation of the pilot program shall be subject to regular consultation with VDOT.

c. Journey Through Hallowed Ground Wayfinding System.

2. Community Wayfinding Signing Program. Development, design, installation and maintenance of community wayfinding signs are the responsibility of the requesting entity (sponsor) as approved by and under a permit from VDOT. A facility may select to participate in either the IDSP or a wayfinding system, but not both, at the same intersection. Sponsors shall coordinate with the VDOT IDSP manager and the IDSP contractor to identify any facility currently participating in the IDSP that should be removed due to participation in a wayfinding system.

4. 3. Virginia Waterways Signage Program signs may be installed on interstate limited access , primary, and or secondary facilities. All costs associated with this program, including costs for the fabrication, maintenance, installation and replacement of these signs, shall be the responsibility of the requesting entity.

5. 4. State scenic river signs , as approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, may be installed on interstate limited access , primary, and or secondary facilities. All costs associated with this program, including costs for the fabrication, maintenance, installation and replacement of these signs, shall be the responsibility of the requesting entity.

5. Historical Marker Program markers may be installed on primary or secondary facilities. Any requests for historical markers shall be reviewed and approved through the Department of Historical Resources. All costs associated with fabrication and installation of these signs shall be the responsibility of the requesting entity. All costs associated with maintenance and replacement of these signs is the responsibility of VDOT through the IDSP.

6. Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail signs may be installed on primary or secondary facilities on VDOT right-of-way. All costs associated with the fabrication, maintenance, installation, and replacement of these signs shall be the responsibility of VDOT through the IDSP.

7. Virginia Rail Heritage Region signs may be installed on primary or secondary facilities on VDOT right-of-way. All costs associated with fabrication and installation of these signs shall be the responsibility of the requesting entity. All costs associated with maintenance and replacement of these signs is the responsibility of VDOT through the IDSP.

8. Historic Route 1 signs may be installed on primary or secondary highways under the jurisdiction of VDOT. All costs associated with the fabrication, maintenance, installation, and replacement of these signs shall be the responsibility of VDOT through the IDSP.

A. The following criteria apply to all existing Winery Signage Program signs:

1. All existing supplemental guide signage for wineries ( in place as of prior to September 15, 2004 ) will remain in place.

2. To retain an existing a supplemental guide sign, a winery must continue to meet the existing winery program hours of operation requirements ( of being open six hours per day, five days per week, at least nine 12 consecutive months weeks per year ) .

3. When an existing a supplemental guide sign for a winery is damaged , or for any other reason needs to be replaced, the replacement sign may be a supplemental guide sign for wineries or a TODS sign. The fee to install the supplemental guide sign will be the standard installation fee. The requesting entity will thereafter be required to pay the standard annual fee for supplemental guide signs or TODS signage, whichever is applicable.

4. In the event an existing supplemental guide sign for a winery needs to be replaced and there is insufficient space on the appropriate TODS structure for an additional TODS panel, or the sign is in an area where TODS signs are not permitted, a replacement supplemental guide sign may be installed. In this event, the requesting entity will be required to pay all costs related to the replacement sign and thereafter be required to pay the annual fee for supplemental guide signs.

5. Until September 15, 2007, there will be no annual fee for existing supplemental guide signage. Wineries with supplemental guide signage will be required to pay all maintenance costs due to damage during this period.

6. Effective September 16, 2007, an annual fee equal to approximately 1/3 of the standard TODS annual fee will be charged for existing winery supplemental guide signage. Wineries will not be charged any maintenance costs for existing supplemental guide signage after this date.

7. Effective September 16, 2010, supplemental guide signage for wineries will be charged an annual fee equal to the standard fee for TODS signage.

B. The following criteria apply to all new For Winery Signage Program signs installed after September 15, 2004, the following criteria apply :

1. All new winery signs installed on nonlimited access highways after September 15, 2004, will be standard TODS signs. Entities requesting such signs will be required to pay the standard fees for participation in the TODS Program.

2. In order to be eligible for TODS signage, wineries will be required to meet the standard all applicable TODS hours of operation criteria requirements (six hours per day, five days per week for at least 12 consecutive weeks each year) and pay the standard fee for participating in the TODS program .

3. 2. Wineries will be eligible for Logo signage (attractions category) on limited access highways. To be eligible for Logo signage, a winery wineries will be required to meet the standard hours of operation all applicable Logo criteria requirements (open eight hours per day, five days per week) and to pay the standard annual fee for participating in the Logo Program program .

4. 3. Wineries will have the option to display the "grape cluster" logo (in color) on TODS or Logo signs, upon request.

4. Existing supplemental guide signs and new or existing TODS panels for wineries may serve as trailblazers for the Logo program. A mixture of supplemental, TODS and Logo trailblazers may be allowed at a specific site. The fees for each sign shall be the fees listed in section 100.

A. With the assistance of interested parties, VDOT shall develop selection processes and bumping procedures for supplemental guide signage and Logo attractions category signage that incorporate local governments and other entities, as appropriate.

B. Prior to the development of the sign participant selection process, a first come—first served, process will be utilized. These participants will be limited to a one-year contract, which will provide that they may be bumped depending on the specific selection process and bumping procedures that are developed.

A facility wishing to display an alternative fuels message shall meet the following requirements to be certified by the Virginia Department of Energy:

1. For electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, have two or more DC fast charging stations with the appropriate universal plug.

2. Parking spaces available for each charger or alternative fuel pump/dispenser.

3. On premise signs visible from the roadway indicating EV charging or the type of alternative fuel station that is available at that location.

4. Adequate lighting for each charging station or alternative fuel pump/dispenser to ensure a safe environment.

5. Information on area tire repair services clearly posted on the EV charger or alternative fuel pump/dispenser or on a kiosk located in the vicinity of the EV charger or alternative fuel pump/dispenser.

A. Annual participation fees for the Logo Program are as follows:

B. Participation fees for the Tourist-Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) Program are as follows:

1. A one-time application fee of $100.

2. Annual participation fees as shown in the following table:

C. Participation fees for the Supplemental Guide Signs Program are as follows:

1. Fees for participating commercial entities are as follows:

2. Fees for participating wineries winery signs installed before September 15, 2004 are as follows:

D. There are no Participation fees for participation in the General Motorist Services Signs Service Sign Program (GMSS) . All GMSS participants are responsible for the costs associated with fabrication and installation of new construction. Maintenance is paid for by VDOT IDSP. Fees for participating entities are as follows: