Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition.
Removes section amending GS 136-129, which concerned electronic billboards. Amends GS 136-133, which concerns required permits, to specify that the fee for outdoor advertising structures must not exceed a $150 (currently, $120) initial fee and a $90 annual renewal fee. Provides that $30 of each initial and annual fee will be used for highway beautification projects. Prohibits the use of additional funds from the Highway Trust Fund for vegetation replacement. Enacts new subsection (c) to GS 136-133, providing that no electrical utility permit will be denied to an outdoor advertising sign, as described, if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a permit and the sign is valid and otherwise technically compliant. Amends proposed GS 136-133.1(a)(5), clarifying that the maximum cut or removal zone for vegetation for each sign face must meet certain specifications within city limits. Amends proposed GS 136-133.4(c), clarifying that DOT will determine traffic control signage (rather than the division roadside environmental engineer). Makes other clarifying and conforming changes, and makes a conforming change to the title.