Caltrans Outdoor Advertising Review Board
Any person or company who is issued a citation
or whose permit is canceled pursuant to the Outdoor
Advertising Act
or its implementing California
Code of Regulations may request a review by the Caltrans Outdoor
Advertising Review Board (COARB).
Requests for review must be received within 30 days at the address indicated below by the response date indicated on the citation or permit cancellation notice. Requests must be written and set forth requester's justification for requesting a review.
COARB reviews are normally scheduled within 30 days of receiving the written request, and the requester shall be given at least 10 days notice prior to the review date. COARB decisions shall be written and provided to the requester within a reasonable time after the COARB review.
Requesters have the right to provide the COARB with written material, and have the option to personally appear before the COARB to make a verbal presentation. Requesters may be represented or assisted by legal counsel or other representation, at the requester's sole expense.
If a request for review is not received within the time allowed, Caltrans will consider that you agree that your display is illegal, and your display will be subject to removal by State forces or legal action. Pursuant to the Business and Professions Code, Section 5463, Caltrans has the authority to enter private property to remove illegal displays.
Laws and Regulations:
- ODA Act and Code of Regulations

- Proposed Amendments to the Outdoor Advertising Code of Regulations (Updated 12/01/05)
- Senate Bill Number 315

- Assembly Bill Number 1449

- Assembly Bill Number 762

- Senate Bill Number 1480

- Obtaining Permit
- Obtaining License
- Permit Requirements
- Political Signs
- Caltrans Outdoor Advertising Review Board (COARB)
- The 1958 Bonus Act
Forms:
- Business Name & Contact Name Change

- Certification by Display Owner of Display within Redevelopment Project

- Certification by Display Owner of Message Center within Redevelopment Project

- License Application

- Payment Schedule For Poster Panel Removal (EXHIBIT 7-14)

- Permit Application

- Permit & License Cancellation

- Permit Transfer

- Political Sign Application

- Public Records Act Request

Highway Designations:
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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