Public Works
Right of Way (ROW)
WHAT IS RIGHT-OF-WAY?
Right-of-way is land expressly reserved for vehicle/pedestrian traffic and/or utilities. The County’s Public Works Department is the administrating authority of the right-of-way (ROW) within the unincorporated areas of the County.
RIGHT-OF-WAY IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
The current ROW Ordinance was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 1988 and amended in 1992, before that time encroachment onto the ROW was a common occurrence. Under the existing ordinance any construction work (i.e. utility construction/ relocation or new driveway construction) or any activity (i.e. organized events or parades) in the ROW requires a permit. Permits can be retrieved at Central Permits located in the County building. The following requirements must be submitted before a permits is issued:
- $2,000,000 Liability insurance (home owners except from this requirement for driveway construction)
- Construction plans which include:
- ROW boundaries
- Roads within the scope of the work
- Quantities
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- Construction Specifications
- Construction Details
- Traffic Control plan
The County has adopted the following standards:
- Maricopa Associations of Governments (MAG) Standards
- Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Roadway Design Manual
- MUTCD Manual & Work Zone Traffic Control
- ASSHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways
Any question regarding ROW or Permit Procedure please refer to the Ordinance or call Public Works 520-375-7830