24VAC30-151-670: Prohibited use of right-of-way

The following uses of the right-of-way are prohibited and no permit shall be issued for the following uses of the right-of-way:

1. Signs. Signs not otherwise allowed in this chapter or by law, including temporary signs, banners, inflatable and air-blown signs, and decorations, shall not be placed, located, or displayed on the right-of-way or overhang the right-of-way.

2. Vendors on right-of-way. Vendor activities and the operation of business within the rights-of-way, except that a permit may be issued for the following activities:

a. As may be allowed for waysides and rest areas under the Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Waysides and Rest Areas (24VAC30-50) and the Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Parking Lots and Environs (24VAC30-100).

b. Commercial vendors of newspapers and written materials may place or operate services within rights-of-way, provided services neither impede traffic nor impact the safety of the traveling public. Newspaper vending machine size, placement, and location shall be as directed by the district administrator's designee.

c. Localities may administer mobile food vending on nonlimited access highways, where the vending operations are regulated by local ordinances, operated consistent with such ordinances, and in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board's regulations and policies.

d. Bike share or other micromobility system operators for placement of stations.

e. Electric vehicle charging stations as allowed by law.

3. Dwellings. No private dwellings, garages, or similar structures shall be placed or constructed within the right-of-way, except support buildings as may be allowed under 24VAC30-151-350 in connection with wireless communication facilities.