Participation Criteria for Rural Specific Service Information Signs
The types of services permitted shall be limited to "GAS", "FOOD", "LODGING", "CAMPING", and "ATTRACTION". To qualify for display on an Rural Specific Service Information Sign:
- Fuel, oil and water for public purchase and use
- Restroom facilities and drinking water
- Telephone available for emergencies to the public during hours of operation
- PRIMARY GAS BUSINESS
- Located within three miles of an exit ramp terminal
- In continuous operation to provide services at least 12 hours per day, seven days per week.
- SECONDARY GAS BUSINESS
- Located within 15 miles of an exit ramp terminal
- In continuous operation to provide services at least eight hours per day, five consecutive days per week
- Restroom facilities for customers
- Telephone available for emergencies to the public during hours of operation
- If a food service business is part of a food court located within a shopping mall, the shopping mall may qualify as the responsible operator if the food court complies with (1) and (2) above and has clearly identifiable on-premise signing consistent with the logo sign that is sufficient to guide motorists directly to the entrance to the food court
- PRIMARY FOOD BUSINESS
- Located within three miles of an exit ramp terminal
- Is open for operation no later than 7 a.m.
- Provide seating for at least 20 persons
- In continuous operation to provide service at least three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at least six days per week
- SECONDARY FOOD BUSINESS
- Located within 15 miles of an exit ramp terminal
- In continuous operation to serve at least two meals per day (either breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner) for a minimum of five consecutive days per week
- Five or more units of sleeping accommodations
- Telephone available for emergencies to the public during hours the lobby is open for registration
- PRIMARY LODGING BUSINESS
- Located within three miles of an exit ramp terminal
- SECONDARY LODGING BUSINESS
- Located within 15 miles of an exit ramp terminal
- Be able to accommodate all common types of travel trailers and recreational vehicles
- Be equipped to handle a minimum of 15 travel trailers or recreational vehicles
- Be available on a year round basis unless camping in the general area is of a seasonal nature in which case the facilities in question shall be open to the public 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during the entire season.
- Drinking water and sewer hook-up or dumping station
- PRIMARY CAMPING BUSINESS
- Within five miles of an exit ramp terminal
- SECONDARY CAMPING BUSINESS
- Within 15 miles of an exit ramp terminal
- Derive less than 50% of its sales from the sale of alcohol consumed on the premises, or gambling
- Derive more than 50% of its sales or visitors during the normal business season from motorists not residing within a 25 mile radius of the business
- Provide at least 10 parking spaces
- Provide restroom facilities and drinking water
- Be in continuous operation at least six hours per day, six days per week, except:
- An arena attraction shall hold events at least 28 days annually
- A cultural attraction shall be open at least 180 days annually
- An educational attraction shall operate at least six hours per day, five days per week
- A winery or brewery shall be open for tours at least 40 days annually
- A farm-related attraction shall be open at least 120 days annually
- A dude ranch shall be open at least 150 days annually
- Meet the definition of Attraction in the Rule (Click here to read Attraction Definitions)
- PRIMARY ATTRACTION BUSINESS
- Located within 3 miles of an exit ramp terminal
- SECONDARY ATTRACTION BUSINESS
- Located within 15 miles of an exit ramp terminal