§ 616. Substandard access.

In the event that a development or major subdivision has access to a substandard road (i.e., a dirt, gravel or surface treated pavement road), the following project access improvements shall be required.

(a)

The street shall be upgraded by the developer to a standard county road from the project entrance to the nearest standard paved road along the route of access.

(b)

The roadway section shall meet the requirements for the functional classification of street as determined by the public development director based on the functional classification assigned by the county major roadways plan.

(c)

The developer shall design the road and provide the labor, equipment and materials required for roadway improvements and necessary drainage improvements.

(d)

The right-of-way required for these off-site improvements shall be acquired by the developer at no expense to the county. If the developer cannot acquire adequate right-of-way, the county attorney shall initiate acquisition proceedings at the expense of the developer after authorization by the board of commissioners.

(e)

If Jackson County desires the roadway to be improved to a standard greater than the functional classification of street as assigned by the county major roadways plan, the county shall provide or pay the cost of the additional right-of-way, materials and labor.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)