Participation Criteria for Interstate Specific Service Information Signs
The types of services permitted shall be limited to "GAS", "FOOD", "LODGING" and "CAMPING", and "ATTRACTION". To qualify for display on a Interstate 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
- PRIMARY ATTRACTION BUSINESS
- Located within 3 miles of an exit ramp terminal
- SECONDARY ATTRACTION BUSINESS
- Located within 15 miles of an exit ramp terminal