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Policy for Subdivision Road
Maintenance
Buffalo County will (may) provide public road top only maintenance
within established subdivisions on the following basis:
Subdivision must be properly platted and recorded with established
roads dedicated to the public.
Subdivision must present the County Board of Supervisors
a petition for such maintenance signed by a majority of property
owners.
Maintenance will be on a "Low-priority" basis,
as compared to "Regular or High-priority" main roads,
school bus routes, emergency roads, section line and half section
line roadways.
The County may require the subdivision to improve roads to
minimum standards if there is difficulty operating maintenance
vehicles because of such conditions. The cost of their improvement
or any other significant road improvements shall be the financial
responsibility of the subdivision.
Each subdivision should have an alternate snow removal plan
in the event that emergency situations dictate the use of
equipment elsewhere.
It is further recommended that each subdivision's governing
body or committee appoint one representative within the subdivision
to communicate problems or questions to the County Road Department.
Subdivision Road Specifications,
RL-3
Minimum Right of Way-66 feet requirement
Design Speed (MPH)-30 MPH or less
Maximum Curve (degree)-23.0 degree
Maximum Grade (%)-10%
Number of Lanes-2
Lane Width-10 feet each
Shoulder Width (feet)-3 feet
Lateral Obstacle Clearance (feet)-5 feet
Surface Type Minimum--Gravel
Drainage Facilities
Buffalo County will require the number of structures to
accommodate adequate water drainage (culverts and bridges), as well
as adequate drainage ditches to insure a safe travel surface for the
traveling public. The County will not be responsible for any drainage
structures that have not met requirements.
Turn Arounds
Minimum radius of 66.0 feet on dead end roads for adequate machine
turn arounds.
Signing
Proper signing will be required on intersections within the
subdivision as well as on main roads outside and/or leading into a
subdivision. This includes proper dead end signs, obstacle markers and
speed signs.
Driveways
Paved and hard surfaced driveways will be the responsibility of the landowner
in the event of any reconstruction or maintenance work. New driveways within
the subdivision are the responsibility of the landowner. Landowners must obtain
a driveway permit from the County Highway Department, whereupon the Highway
Department will check the location for drainage and/or culvert size. If a
culvert is required, it will be the responsibility of the landowner to purchase
the culvert and install it.
Trees, Etc.
Trees, shrubbery or flowers will not be allowed within the 66.0 feet of
right of way, nor will fences be allowed within this right of way.
Snow Removal
Snow removal will consist of the traveled surface only as low priority.
Driveways will be the responsibility of the landowner or tenant.
Maintenance
Those gravel roads within the subdivision will be treated as low priority
as compared to other County gravel roads. Paved or hard surface roadways within
the subdivision will be the responsibility of the subdivision as far as maintenance,
patching, resurfacing or complete reconstruction. Buffalo County will assume snow
removal of the traveled roadway only. Any outside construction or maintenance work
done on those roads within the subdivision by a contractor or resident will not be
the responsibility of Buffalo County liability and/or cost.
For additional information, please contact the Highway Department at 308-236-1237.
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