LARIMER COUNTY RURAL AREA ROAD STANDARDS

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APPENDIX G – DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDSFOR PRIVATE LOCAL ACCESS ROADSG.1 GENERALG.1.1 PurposeThe purpose of the following design standards is to safeguard life, limb, property and thepublic welfare by regulating construction of private local access roads serving eithermultiple residences or businesses that serve the general public. They also providedesign recommendations for private roads accessing single residences. The regulationsare intended to:• Establish reasonable minimum standards for emergency access and roadwaysafety• Encourage that private local access roads and driveways meet these standardswhile minimizing the amount of site disruption caused by such construction.These minimum design standards for safe, maintainable roadways should balance thedesire to preserve the natural terrain and landscapes of rural areas in the County whilemaintaining fairness and respect for individual rights. These standards are not intendedto inhibit creative design, provided that safety is maintained and site disturbance isminimized, nor are they intended to prevent development of private property in LarimerCounty. The intent is to encourage roadways which “fit” with the natural terrain whileproviding safe, functional roads. Maximum creativity in design is encouraged whendesigning rural access roads.G.1.2 Administration1. General. Permitting for, and enforcement of, this regulation shall beadministered through the Larimer County Engineering Department by the CountyEngineer or his designated representative. The final design of the road isintended to be a cooperative effort between the landowner, the Engineer andother consulting parties as needed. Administration of this regulation shall bedriven by the objective of attaining site-specific road design and construction thatwill meet the minimum requirements for reasonable emergency access, roadwaysafety, protection of soil and water natural resources and that respects thelandowner’s individual rights.2. Administrative Appeal. In order to assure a flexible, site specific designprocess, deviations from the standards may be granted for some requirements atthe discretion of the Engineer. Deviations from the design standards must beconsidered on a site by site basis and must assure that the final design of theroad will not unduly compromise the minimum requirements for emergencyaccess and roadway safety. Such deviations must be granted in writing by theEngineer.3. Enforcement. After August 23, 1999, construction of a private local accessroad which accesses more than one residential property (Multiple Access Road),without proper permitting and certification is a violation of this regulation. If theroad is not in compliance, proper permitting and reconstruction of the road toLarimer County Rural Area Road Standards Page G-1October 22, 2007
Appendix G – Design and Construction Standards for Private Local Access RoadsSection G.2 Private Road Construction Permit Requirementsmeet the standards as described in this regulation must be completed before itsuse as a Multiple Access Road. The County may enforce this regulation by anylegal or equitable means recognized by the Colorado Revised Statutes, ColoradoCourt Rules, and/or common law. Remedies may include, but are not limited to,denial, withholding or revocation of permits, certificates or other forms ofauthorization to use or develop any land, structure or improvements; andinitiation of court actions for injunctions, abatement, mandamus, or damages. NoLarimer County Access Permit, to access a public County road, shall be grantedfor a private multiple access road unless it is shown to be constructed to meetthe minimum requirements of this regulation.G.2 PRIVATE ROAD CONSTRUCTION PERMIT REQUIREMENTSG.2.1 Multiple Access RoadsA Private Road Construction Permit is required prior to new construction of private localaccess roads that are:• intended to access multiple residences or• private roads accessing businesses that are used by the general public inLarimer County.Private Road Construction Permit applications will be reviewed by the Engineer ordesignated representative of the Larimer County Engineering Department. A siteinspection may be required if sufficient information is not included with the application.In such cases a Pre-Application Inspection Report will be generated by the CountyEngineer. Issuance of permits requires satisfactory compliance with the Larimer CountyDesign Standards for Private Local Access Roads.G.2.2 Exception for Roads Built Before August 23, 1999Multiple access roads built before August 23, 1999 are exempt from these standards.The road must have been used as multiple access historically prior to this date for theexemption to apply. Otherwise it is considered a change of use and must meet theseminimum standards. The Engineer will, at the owner’s request, certify reconstruction ofthe road to conform to these County standards. In such cases the requirements of thisdocument will apply, including associated fees.G.2.3 Certification of Single Access RoadsA permit is not required to construct the road to a single residence. The Engineer will,however, at the owner’s request, certify the new construction, or reconstruction, of theseroads as being built to Larimer County recommended standards. This may be done byapplying for a Private Road Construction Permit and following the procedures set forth inthis document for local access road construction. Any applicable inspection fees willapply.G.2.4 Requirements for ApplicationApplication for a private road construction permit must be accompanied by a plan ofsufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work. The plan must showsufficient topography to estimate the general longitudinal profile of the proposed road,extent of cuts and fills, and location of drainages, wetlands, and water features. TheLarimer County Rural Area Road Standards Page G-2October 22, 2007
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