A permit for the installation of banners to be placed within or over a road right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission may be issued only to the governing body of a city, village or township.

Application for the permit must be made at least 30 days prior to the anticipated placement of the banner, to provide the Road Commission ample time to review the requirements with the governing city, village or township.

An application for a permit, provided by the Road Commission, for the installation of a banner shall include the following as a minimum:

• Activity in connection with which the banners are to be placed.

• Location of the proposed installation including distance to overhead traffic control devices.

• Description of the banner, including any legend or symbol thereon.

• Height of an overhead banner at its lowest point above the pavement.

• Date on which the banner will be installed and removed. The period shall not exceed a time period specified by the Road Commission.

Also, a copy of a resolution shall accompany the application from the city, village or township requesting permission for a banner.

The design, method of installation and location of banners shall not endanger persons using the roadway or unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic.

An overhead banner shall have a minimum bottom height of 18 feet above the roadway, shall not be placed closer than 100 feet on either side of traffic signals, and shall not be placed so as to obstruct a clear view of traffic signals or other traffic control devices.

A banner shall not have displayed thereon any legend or symbol that may be construed to advertise, promote the sale of or publicize any merchandise or commodity, or to be political in nature.

A banner shall not have displayed thereon any legend or symbol that is or purports to be an imitation of or resembles, or which may be mistaken for, a traffic control device, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic.

Decorations shall not include flashing lights or any other type of lights that may be distracting to motorists.

The local governing body shall provide the Road Commission with a certificate of insurance for comprehensive general liability, on an occurrence basis, in the minimum amount of $500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. The Livingston County Road Commission shall be listed as an additional named insured on the certificate.

A permit for the installation of a banner may be cancelled by the Road Commission if the installation becomes dangerous to motorists or unduly interferes with the free movement of traffic.