OAR 734-051-1065
Restriction of Turning Movements for Existing Private Approaches
(1)
Applicability(2)
Procedures and Circumstances(a)
The department may restrict turning movements under this rule for circumstances that include the following:(A)
Safety and highway operations concerns set forth in OAR 734-051-4020 (Standards and Criteria for Approval of Private Approaches)(3); or(B)
To prevent roadway departure crashes, particularly head-on type crashes and sideswipe meeting type crashes; or(C)
Where drainage facilities are required in the median of the highway; or(D)
To provide a two-stage or multi-stage pedestrian and/or bicycle crossing; or(E)
Pursuant to local government projects and land use decisions.(b)
When the department is evaluating the need to restrict turning movements under this rule, the department shall engage the following:(A)
Owners of property abutting the highway that will be affected by the restriction;(B)
Property lessees and business operators abutting the highway that will be affected by the restriction;(C)
The local jurisdiction with land use authority in the area of the restriction;(D)
A representative of the freight industry; and(E)
Other stakeholders as appropriate.(c)
Prior to implementing a turning restriction, the department will provide written notification to the parties listed in (a) of its decision to implement the restriction.(d)
A non-traversable median may not be used as mitigation for an approach road permit unless the department first establishes that no other measures will be effective for the circumstances.
Source:
Rule 734-051-1065 — Restriction of Turning Movements for Existing Private Approaches, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=734-051-1065
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