Outdoor Advertising
** The Outdoor Advertising Branch is now part of the Division of Traffic Operations.
The office of Outdoor Advertising (ODA) regulates the placement of advertising along California's highways. The office also licenses those that are in the business of outdoor advertising.
Currently we are headquartered in Sacramento with regional and district offices throughout the State.
Outdoor Advertising Updates: (NEW)
Outdoor Advertising Precedent Decisions: (NEW)
Outdoor Advertising contact information:
- Headquarters Branch & District Offices
- ODA's Public line/Telephone number: (916) 654-6473
Laws and Regulations:
- ODA Act and Code of Regulations
- Proposed Amendments to the Outdoor Advertising Code of Regulations (Updated 10/06/08)
- Assembly Bill Number 762
- Assembly Bill Number 1449
- Senate Bill Number 315
- Senate Bill Number 1480
- Obtaining Permit
- Obtaining License
- Permit Requirements
- Political Signs
- Caltrans Outdoor Advertising Review Board (COARB)
- The 1958 Bonus Act
Federal State Agreement:
Forms:
- Permit Application
- Permit Transfer
- License Application
- Permit & License Cancellation
- Business Name & Contact Name Change
- Certification by Display Owner of Display within Redevelopment Project
- Certification by Display Owner of Message Center within Redevelopment Project
- Political Sign Application
- Payment Schedule For Poster Panel Removal (EXHIBIT 7-14)
- Public Records Act Request
Highway Designations:
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Classified "Landscaped Freeways" Landscaped Freeway Classification issues are handled by the Landscape Architecture Program, only. See their website at:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LandArch/lsfwy/index.htm - Scenic Highways
- Bonus Segments
- Urban Boundaries Maps
Related Links:
- Adopt-A-Highway Program
- California Code of Regulations (Refer to: Title 4-Business Regulations, Division 6-Outdoor Advertising)
- Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS)
- Office of Administrative Law Home
- Office of Administrative Hearings
- Right-of-Way Manual - Chapter 7
- Right-of-Way Manual Change 124
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