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I. Policy/Purpose
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has determined that a
policy and procedure shouldbe established for individuals and
independent sponsors to follow in order to receiveapproval to
utilize secondary roads for special events.
II. Scope
This policy pertains to secondary road Rights-of-Way that are
established within the countyof Linn, Iowa but outside established
city limits and IDOT Rights-of-Way.
III. Objectives
From time to time special consideration for use outside the
normal and ordinary use ofcounty roads in connection with a planned
event or activity is requested. This policy
attempts to provide for timely and appropriate review for
approval of these requests.
IV. Definitions
1. Traveled Way: Designated driving surface of a road (including
the shoulder).
2. Roadside: Areas within R.O.W. that are outside the Traveled
Way.
3. Clear Zone: A distance of ten feet from the outside edge of
the shoulder away fromthe road.
4. Right-of-Way (R.O.W.): Property obtained through deed or
permanent easementreserved for construction of and/or maintenance
of transportation facilities (typically66 wide on most county
roads).
5. IDOT: Iowa Department of Transportation
Distribution:Linn County SheriffRisk Management
BOARD OF SUPERVISORSCounty of Linn, Iowa
Revision No.:
Reference:Resolution 1988-5-163Resolution 1989-3-66
Directive Number:
Approval Date:
05/08/2002
Effective Date:
05/08/2002
Policy Section & Number:
OP- 003
SUBJECT: Use of County Roads
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V. Procedure
A Secondary Road Use Request form shall be completed by the
sponsor outlining the typeof event and its intended use of
particular Secondary Roads.
The Secondary Roads Use Request form shall be evaluated by the
following departmentsand approved or a resolution of the Board of
Supervisors shall be passed prior to the event.The Secondary Road
Use Request Form shall be filed with the Linn County Safety
Director.
The Office of the Linn County Engineer shall evaluate the
proposed activity for compatibilitywith public travel on a
Secondary Road. A recommendation shall be made upon
restrictionsrequired, signing required and whether road closure is
required. Signs shall be placed by theOffice of the Linn County
Engineer. The estimate of signing cost for the activity shall be
paidby the sponsor prior to the event.
The Office of the Linn County Sheriff shall evaluate the
proposed activity for need of lawenforcement assistance. The
estimated cost of traffic or law enforcement assistance shall
bepaid by the sponsor prior to the event.
The Office of the Linn County Safety Director shall evaluate the
proposed activity forconformance with the following requirements.
The sponsor of the event shall provide acertificate of insurance
naming Linn County as an additional insured party. The
SafetyDirector shall establish the insurance policy limits required
for the event. The Sponsor shallfile a Hold Harmless agreement
satisfactory to the Safety Director and signed by anauthorized
representative of the sponsoring group. The Sponsor shall submit a
copy of asigned form that releases the County and the sponsoring
group that shows the participantassumes risk for the activity
taking place on the Secondary Roads. The said release formshall
contain a valid signature and address and shall be kept in the
possession of thesponsoring group.
