Please read the detailed discussion

in the

ROW Acquisition Manual

, before beginning an appraisal of a parcel that includes an outdoor advertising sign structure.

The sign structure itself is to be treated and valued as a real property fixture unless it is movable and portable in accordance with

State v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., 463 S.W.3d 488 (Tex. 2015)

. At the initial site visit, the appraiser should provide the property owner with form if it has been determined that the property owner does not own the sign structure. Appraisals involving advertising signs should be prepared on form .