While there are many aspects of the outdoor advertising regulatory program, this web page deals with pertinent information to help you determine if you need to obtain a license or permit for outdoor advertising signs and the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a license or permit.
Information on ODA licenses, permits and tags is available below. The ODA database, featuring a search option, can be accessed below for current permits, sign locations and other information. If you have questions or need information on this program, please contact Lynn Holschuh (lynn.holschuh@dot.state.fl.us).
All renewal payments and forms relating to the Outdoor Advertising regulatory program are to be sent to: Outdoor Advertising Office Florida Department of Transportation 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 22 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 Phone: (850) 414-4545 Fax: (850) 488-485
Please note that the conformity status of a sign may change. Although the Department endeavors to update this section of its records as often as possible, there may be reasons why a sign has become nonconforming that are unknown to the Department. Before taking any action on the assumption your sign is conforming, you should check with Department personnel.
Outdoor Advertising Data Download <http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/rightofway/DownloadData.aspx>
Notes: Latitude and longitude are included which allows GIS plotting of the structures statewide or by county. The file is in Excel format and is updated each month.
A single structure may be listed on more than one row in the file. This occurs when a single structure contains more than active permit. In these cases you can determine the distinct structures by the structure# column. The structure# will be the same regardless of how many active permits are attached to the structure.
The Excel spread sheet was downloaded on September 25th, 2008.
The original excel document file name was: floutdooradvertising.xls
The floutdooradvertising.xls field names were first shortened to fit database standards.
Next the floutdooradvertising.xls was converted to a database table.
Next this table was mapped in ArcMap via the Add XY Data tool.
The XY locations were added via the LATITUDE and LONGITUDE fields.
The dataset's projection was defined as WGS84.
Next the dataset was reprojected to the FGDL NAD83 HARN Albers projection.
Next a PROBLEM field was added. For records which did not map properly the value of YES was calculated for the PROBLEM field. These PROBLEM records were also moved from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico for the purpose of extent viewing and should be further reviewed.
Next the DESCRIPT field was added based on L_NAME (Location Name).
Furthermore, the GIS data available in the FGDL are provided 'as is'. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no warranties, guaranties or representations as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of the data provided by the data sources. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no representations or warranties about the quality or suitability of the materials, either expressly or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center shall not be liable for any damages suffered as a result of using, modifying, contributing or distributing the materials.
A note about data scale:
Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.
1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.
Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>