Control and Removal of Outdoor Advertising
		Objective: This category includes the control and removal of existing outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices, which is in addition to the requirement to exercise "effective control" of outdoor advertising under 23 U.S.C., Section 131. The outdoor advertising must be within the highway viewshed of a road with a functional classification of "limited/controlled access", "arterial" or "collector" (but not "local"), unless the road is a State-designated Scenic Highway, or a National Scenic Byway. Control and removal of outdoor advertising must accomplish a recognizable improvement to the scenic enjoyment of the traveling public.
.Expenditures made to remove signs, displays, or devices must be made according to a legal process that bases payment on an equitable appraisal.
Helpful Hints:
The value of the billboard structure should be computed using the "cost-approach only". In certain circumstances, the value (or a portion) of a lease on a billboard may be eligible for reimbursement. This is called "leasehold interest". Just because there is a current lease on the billboard does not guarantee any leasehold interest. Leasehold interest (if any) will be determined by the NCDOT Right-of-Way (ROW) Branch.

Transportation Museum	Environmental Mitigation	Landscaping and other Beautification	Archaeological	Preservation of Abandoned Rail Corridors	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Renovation/Restoration of Historic Structures	Historic Preservation	Acquisition of Scenic Easement	Control of Outdoor Ads	Scenic or Historic Highway	Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities