Section 247.954 - Criteria and procedures for identification of heritage routes; public hearing; review and comment by legislature; factors to be considered; action by local governmental agencies.
MICHIGAN HERITAGE ROUTES (EXCERPT)
Act 69 of 1993
247.954 Criteria and procedures for identification of heritage routes; public hearing; review and comment by legislature; factors to be considered; action by local governmental agencies.
Sec. 4.
(1) Not more than 60 days after the effective date of this act, the department shall submit recommendations to the commission regarding uniform criteria and procedures for the identification of heritage routes. The commission shall hold a public hearing to receive input on the criteria and procedures for the identification of heritage routes forwarded by the department. These criteria shall include, but not be limited to, route selection, maintenance, resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of existing roads, and the design of new roads. Criteria shall not include requirements pertaining to private or commercial signs. Requirements regarding those signs shall be as otherwise provided by law. Routes shall not be designated as heritage routes under this act until the commission submits the proposed criteria and procedures to the legislature for review and comment. The commission shall submit the proposed criteria and procedures to the standing committees of the senate and house of representatives that consider transportation matters for review and comment. If the committees do not hold hearings within 30 days after the date of submission, the criteria and procedures shall be considered approved.
(2) In establishing heritage routes, the department shall take into consideration the concept of the complete highway, which is a highway incorporating not only safety, utility, and economy but also beauty. The department shall also take into consideration that in a complete highway pleasing appearance is a consideration in the planning and design process. The department may designate portions of a road as a heritage route. Designation of a heritage route shall also require that local governmental agencies have taken such action as may be necessary to protect the integrity of the designated route as stipulated in the criteria.
History: 1993, Act 69, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1993