OAR 734-051-2030
Indentures of Access
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General Provisions. Abutting property owners with a reservation of access must apply to the department to indenture or change the location, width or use restrictions of the reservation.(2)
Criteria for Approval of Indenture of Access. The department may approve an application for indenture of access to a property abutting a state or local facility where all of the following criteria are met:(a)
An applicant to indenture a reservation of access for a private approach must submit an application for state highway approach permit as set forth in OAR 734-051-3030 (Application Requirements for State Highway Private Approach) with its application for an indenture of access as set forth in this rule;(b)
The applicant meets the requirements for issuance of a construction permit, as set forth in OAR 734-051-5020 (Issuance of Construction Permits);(c)
The applicant agrees in writing to meet any mitigation measures, conditions, and terms placed on the construction permit and the permit to operate;(d)
The property owner agrees to convey one or more existing reservations of access, including the reservation being indentured to the department and close any affected approaches; and(e)
The region manager approves the application for indenture of access.(3)
Mitigation. Approval of an indenture of a reservation of access for a public approach may require mitigation measures to ensure that the state transportation system can safely accommodate the traffic operations at the indentured location. Mitigation measures may include but are not limited to amendments to the comprehensive plan or transportation system plan, or modification to the public street system.(4)
Process. The application procedures for indenture of access are:(a)
A complete application for indenture of access to a state highway consists of a completed and signed standard state form, and the processing fee for indenture of access, except where the region manager, not a designee, waives the processing fee and documents in writing the reasons for the waiver;(b)
The department shall not process an application for indenture of access that is incomplete;(c)
Only the property owner or the owner’s designated agent shall submit an application for indenture of access;(d)
Upon acceptance of an application for indenture of access, the department shall evaluate the application pursuant to division 51, ORS Chapter 374 (Control of Access to Public Highways), and any other applicable state statutes, administrative rules, and department manuals for evaluating and acting upon the application for an indenture of access; and(e)
The region manager shall approve or deny the application for indenture of a reservation of access and shall notify the applicant.
Source:
Rule 734-051-2030 — Indentures of Access, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=734-051-2030
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