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LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT
for
A Parcel of Land Located Approximately 1.5 miles south of Battlement Mesa In
SscUon 17, Township 7 South, Range 95 West of the fJh P.M. and Legally
Described In Exhibit •A• with a Project Area of approximately 6.48 acres within
an overa/143 acre parcel owned by Watson Ranches LTD
(Assessor's Parcel No. 2407·173-00.129)
In accordance with and pursuant to provisions of the Garfield County Land Use and
Development Code, as amended, and Resolution No. 201 S.35 of the Board of County
Commissioners of Garfield County, State of Colorado, the following actMty is hereby
authorized by Land Use Change Permit:
A Small Injection Well Facility known ss the Ursa Watson Ranch B ln]ecUon Well
as shown on the Site Plan Attached as Exhibit "B• ·
(GAPA.£1224)
This Land Use Change Permit-Administrative Review ls Issued subject to the conditions
con1alned rn Resolution No. 2015-35 and set forth In Exhibit "G" and shall be valid only
during compliance with such conditions and other applicable provisions of the Garfield
County Land Use and Development Code, as amended, Bui1ding Code, and other
regulations of the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado.
GARFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF
CCU COMMISSIONERS,
GA FIE COUNTY, COLORADO
Date
ATTEST:
Exhibit A
Legal Description)
Property Description
A Parcel of Land l .)ing in the S\Vl/4 ofSccdon J 7,
T0\\11Ship 7 South, Range 95 \Vest, 61h P.M. Being more
Fully Described m; Beginning al the Southwest Comer or
said f cpl nbdi\isian and nmning; thence East I I Rods.
Thence North 29 Rods; Thence Northeasterly follo\\in1 lhe
R.F. Ditch in a slraishl line 28 Rods; Thence Eiast 46 Rods
and 15 Links: Thence North 40 Rodi; Thcocc West 80 Rods;
Thence South 80 Rods Co the PLACI! OF BEGINNING: and
the Ell2S\Vl/4S\Vl/4 ofScccion 17, TOWl\$hip 7 South,
Range 95 West, 61h P.M.
and A Tract of land Ocscribtd as begiMing at a poim 80 Rods
North oflhc Southwest comer oflhc SEl/4SWJ/4 afSaid
Section 17; Thence East l 0 Rods; Thence North 8 Rods;
Thcocc West IO Rods; Thence South 8 Rods lo the POINT
OF DEQlNNINO:
F..xceplion therefrom any Portion lying \\ilhin the F.asterly 7
Acn:s of1he S\Vl/4SF.1/4SW114 of Said Section 17;
Described in hs cntimy as Rcccpliou No. 533141 Recorded
October 2, 1998. County Of Garfield, State Of Colorado.
ExhibitB
(Project She Plan)
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ExhibitC
(Page 1 of2)
1. Thal all representations made by the Applicant In lhe appllcation shall be
condJtlons of approval unless speciflcaDy altered by the conditions of approval of the
Board. ·
2. Thal the Ursa Watson Ranch 8 lnjecllon Well shall be operated In accordance
with all appllcable Federal, State and local regulations governing the operation of this type
of 1ac11lty.
3. The Applicant shall provide updated Information on the pump house structure to
address referral comments from the County's Consutung Engineer, Chris HaJe dated
614/15: The Applicant shall apply for building permits for the strucltn as required by the
County Building Department
4. The Applicant shall provide site specific details In an update or addendum to the
SPCC Plan addressing sfle specific details for the Watson Ranch B sHa within six months
of completion of construction at the site. The Applicant shall comply with d SPCC Plan
provisions and shall keep the plan current and updated for any changes to the facility.
5. The faclllty shall maintain compllance with CDPHE Storm Water Management.
Permits, Drainage and Grading Plans, and Reclamation and Erosion Control Plans for the
site.
6. The Applicant shell maintain all required COGCC permits and forms for the faciDty
and shall comply with an conditions or requirements of said pennlts and forms. Coples of
COGCC documentation shall be provided to the County once Issued.
7. The facility lncludlng all pumps shall malntafn compliance with COGCC Noise
Standards/Reguletfons and the facility shall be required to utilize an electric Injection pump
as represented. •
e. The facility shall have only temporary lighting for unscheduled night time
maintenance. Al fighting shall comply with Section 7-304, Lighting Standards, with all
Hghting to be directed inward and doward toward the Interior of the site. Facnities and
storage tanks shall be painted a non-glare neutral color to lessen any visual Impacts.
9. The Appffcant shall maintain all required COPHE permits for the facOity Including
any applicable air qualfty APEN pennlts.
10. The Applicant shall co111ply with the Baltlement Mesa Wildlife Mitigation Plan·
Agreement between Ursa Operating Company and CPW Including any wildDfe prolecUon
or mlHgallon requirements. ·
11. The Applfcant shall comply with the Section 7·107 Road Assessment and the
Traffic Report Including use of designated haul routes and compliance with the traffic
generalion estimates. The dally trupklng estimates may be applied based on a weekly
average to account for minor operaUonal variations. Trucking ol water to the site shall
uUllze watertight tanks and shall comply with aJI COGCC or COOT requirements for
hauling cf production water.
ExhibitC
(Page2of2)
12. A copy of the exlstlng driveway access pennlt #GABQ9..D-40 from the County shaU
be provided and Included In the Applicant's Ale. Compliance with all conditions of the
pennlt shall be required. ·
13. The Applicant shall provide evidence that the relocation of lrrlgaUons ditches
necessary for construction of Iha Injection well site have been approved and/or accepted
by the affected crrtch company.
14. The Applicant shal comply with the Noxious Weed Management Plan and shall
complete treatment of weeds Identified In the weed Inventory prior to June 30. 2015.
WATER INJECTION WELL LEASE AND SURFACE USE AGREEMENT
THIS WATER INJECTION WELL LEASE AND SURFACE USE AGREEMENT
("Agreement") is made and entered into this 10th day of September, 2014 by and between
Watson Ranches LTD, whose address is PO BOX 383 Meeker, CO 8164-0383, hereinafter
called "OWner'', and Ursa Operating Company LLC, whose address is 1050 17th Street, Suite
2400, Denver, Colorado 80265, hereinafter called "Operator".
WHEREAS, the Owner owns the surface of a tract of land located in Section 17 of
Town ship 7 South, Range 95 West, in Garfield County, Colorado and further depicted in Exhibit
A attached hereto for all purposes hereafter termed the "Lands" or "Watson B Pad"; and
WHEREAS , Operator desires to utilize the Lands for the operations hereafter described,
and Owner in accordance with and pursuant to this Agreement desires to allow such utilization;
and
WHEREAS, OWner and Operator desire to enter into this Agreement to stipulate the
terms and conditions under which Owner will permit such use of the Lands by Operator;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) and other good and
valuable consideration in hand paid, the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are
acknowledged, Owner and Operator agree as follows:
1. Surface Use. Owner hereby consents to Operator's use of the surface of the Lands
to conduct natural gas recovery operations.
2 . Grant of Easement. Owner, in consideration of the consideration provided for and of
the covenants and agreements herein contained, and strictly subject to the
provisions hereinafter set forth, does, by this Agreement demise, lease, and let unto
Operator, for the exclusive purpose of drilling, utilizing, equipping and maintaining
one water injection well on the Watson B Pad and use of the well located thereon
(the "Well"), in connection with the injection and disposal of water associated with the
production of oil and gas and other hydrocarbons (whether the origin of same is from
the Lands or other operations of Operator from lands in which Owner does not have
an interest) and their injection into the substrata of land; for the digging of pits, laying
pipelines, for the placement of tanks and receptacles necessary in receiving, treating
and disposing of water associated with the production of oil and gas and other
hydrocarbons, and for the placement of structures, telephone and power lines,
appliances, engines and machinery required or reasonably deemed necessary by
Operator in connection with the operation of the Well as a water disposal input and
injection well, including the construction of roads necessary for the purpose of
accessing the Lands. Operator may drill, deepen or plug back the Well to make
suitable for use as stated herein. Owner agrees that Operator may file in the real
property records of Garfield County, Colorado on behalf of Owner appropriate
documentation evidencing the rights granted under this Agreement.
3. Payments. Consideration for use and damages for the rights granted hereunder
shall be made as follows: Six Cents ($0.06) per barrel of water injected into the Wells
payable on the amount of disposed water as reported by Operator to the Colorado
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and paid quarterly. Operator shall also
purchase and install one (1) one phase and two (2) two phase metered service
boxes with transformers and meters at each box to be located as depicted on the
attached Exhibit B. All tap, initiation, acquisition and line extension fees shall be paid
by Operator.
4. Termination of Rights. The rights granted by Owner to Operator relating to the
operation of the Well as provided for in this Agreement shall terminate twenty (20)
years from the Effective Date of this Agreement. The easements and rights-of-way
granted herein relating to lands in which Owner does not have an interest, shall
terminate if and when Operator shall cease to use such easements and rights-of-way
for a period of 36 consecutive months without suspension of use for regulatory
reasons or events of force majeure.
5. Nonexclusive Rights. With the exception of the exclusive right to use the Well for
the purposes set forth herein, the rights granted by Owner to Operator are
nonexclusive, and Owner reserves all other rights including those to use all roads
and surface and subsurface uses of the Lands . Owners shall be entitled to construct
streets or roadways, water, sewer, or other utility lines which do not damage, destroy
or alter the operation of Operator's facilities . Owner specifically reserves the right to
use their property for all purposes, including commercial purposes. Operator
understands that Owner intends to develop a commercial recreational vehicle park
(RV Park). Operator agrees to reasonably cooperate with Owner's activities
concerning development and operation of a RV Park. Operator shall reasonably
facilitate (without any financial obligation) Owner's future development of the lands of
Owner.
6. Use Operator and its employees, authorized agents and invitees shall not disturb,
use or travel upon any property owned or controlled by Owner not subject to this
Agreement or required for activities identified in this Agreement. None of the
Operator's employees, authorized agents invitees or any other person under the
direction or control of Operator shall be permitted to carry firearms or any weapon
while crossing Owner's properties and such persons shall not hunt or fish on same;
and shall not trespass on the same for the purposes of hunting, fishing or any other
recreational use. Operator will notify all of its contractors, agents, employees and
invitees that no firearms, weapons, hunting, fishing or recreationa l activities will be
allowed on Owner's property. Operator shall not use any water from existing wells,
reservoirs and springs on Owner's property, without Owner's prior written consent.
Operator shall not permanently disturb, interfere with, fill or block any creek,
reservoir, spring or other source of water on Owner's property without paying
compensation.
7. Hazardous Wastes Except for privileges specifically enumerated in Paragraph 2
above, the Operator shall not discharge, dump, bury or store pollutants or hazardous
materials of any kind on the lands of Owner including, but not limited to, pollutants
such as oil, chemicals, toxic substances or materials, hazardous wastes or
hazardous substances, including pollutants as the same may be defined, now or in
the future, in any federal, state, or municipal laws, rules , regulations or ordinances .
Operator specifically agrees to fully indemnify and hold Owner harmless from and
against all claims, demands, losses, costs of removal of pollutants, judgments,
causes of actions, fines, penalties, costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and
costs of court, arising out of or connected with Operator's noncompliance with the
terms of this Agreement or Operator's use of the Owner's property, except for any
claims arising out of or due to acts or omissions of Owner.
8. Environmental damages Operator shall remain liable for all environmental
damages caused or allowed by Operator, or Operator's employees, trustees, agents,
invitees or guests. This obligation shall survive the expiration of this Agreement.
9. Roads and Fences Ingress and egress shall be confined to the purposes described
in the Agreement. Hunting, fishing and all other recreational uses are specifically
forbidden. The use of toxic substances for animal or plant control is prohibited
without Owner's written consent. Operator shall reasonably contribute to
maintenance and repair of commonly used roads. Upon completion of any
construction by Operator, any improvements, roads, culverts and permanent fencing
damaged by construction activities shall be repaired by Operator, at its sole expense,
along the same alignment and approximate location of the Owner's existing
improvements. Operator shall have the right to install, maintain and use gates in all
fences and to install its own locks so long as appropriate keys or other adequate
opening devices are provided to Owner at all times. In this regard, Operator shall
cooperate with Owner with the planning, development, installation and operation of
fences and gates to achieve minimal placement and optimal use thereof. Operator
and its designated contractors, employees and invitees shall keep all gates in fences
closed at all times. Upon final termination of Operator's rights under this Agreement,
Operator shall return all roads and other rights-of-way or sites as near as practical to
the condition which they were in prior to the execution of this Agreement, unless a
different standard is otherwise agreed by Owner. All disturbed areas caused by
Operator's activities shall be reseeded. No fences, cattle guards or other
improvements on Owner's property shall be cut or damaged by Operator without the
prior written consent of Owner, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the
payment to Owner of additional damages and/or the institution of other safeguards to
protect the rights and property.
10. Reclamation and Landscaping Owner shall have the right to plant customary
crops, irrigate, carry irrigation water over, harvest and graze the surface areas.
Operator shall take all reasonable steps to punctually reclaim the surface of the
lands of owner to a condition that is reasonably satisfactory to Owner. Operator will,
insofar as practicable, construct and maintain soil conservation devices as may be
reasonably appropriate to prevent damage to the Owner's property resulting from
operations of Operator hereunder. Operator shall provide reasonable landscaping
and other visual mitigation features and shall be responsible for interim and final
reclamation for its activities.
11. Damages Operator agrees to pay for any damage caused to livestock and growing
crops and also pay other damages should same constitute other than ordinary and
customary use damages. The consideration provided above does not include
damage to property not required to accomplish Operator's normal activities, as well
as damage to livestock, buildings or improvements, or injuries to persons or to any
damage or destruction caused to Owner's property. Operator shall be liable for
damages if, as a result of its operations hereunder, any water on or under the Lands
which had been potable is affected to the extent that it is rendered non-potable for
humans, cattle or other ranch animals on the Lands, or any such water supply, well
or reservoir be destroyed or its output diminished. This Agreement does not relieve
Operator from liability due to Operator's negligence or due to spills or discharges of
any hydrocarbon or toxic or hazardous chemicals or wastes, or from leaks or breaks
in Operator's pipelines.
12. Maintenance. Operator shall at all times keep the well site and the road right-of-way
safe and in good order, and free of noxious weeds, litter and debris. Operator shall
not permit the release or discharge of any toxic or hazardous chemicals or wastes on
Owner's property in excess of what is pennitted under applicable state and federal
regulations . Operator shall, at all times, keep Owner's property in good order, and
free of noxious weeds, litter and debris. Operator shall not permit the release or
discharge of any toxic or hazardous chemicals or wastes. Operator shall conduct
operations and activities in accordance with existing local, state and federal laws,
rules and regulations and shall take reasonable steps to (1) limit surface
disturbances and damage, noise, trash, weeds, debris, waste, dust, erosion,
hazardous materials; (2) protect the Owner's real property, livestock, wildlife habitat
and water quality and quantity, and use and enjoyment of Owner's property; (3)
establish and implement policies concerning the activities of the Operator's
employees, agents and invitees on the lands, consistent with applicable regulations
and laws. The rules of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
applicable to wells shall apply to Owner's activities herein. Operator shall keep its
interests and activities adequately insured and shall provide Owner with emergency
contact infonnation. In any event and notwithstanding any transfer or assignment,
the Operator shall remain liable for all environmental damages caused by the
Operator and its affiliates and successors and shall indemnify and hold the Owner
harmless, including reasonable attorney fees, concerning any and all environmental
damages, except for any environmental damages cause by the Owner.
13. Enforcement Costs. If Operator defaults under this Agreement, Operator shall pay
all costs and expenses, including a reasonable attorney fee, incurred by OWner in
enforcing this Agreement.
14. Indemnification. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Operator will indemnify,
defend and hold Owner harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, suits,
losses, damages and costs (including, without limitation, any attorney fees) which
may arise out of, or be related to Operator's activities on Owner's property (including,
without limitation, any claims that Operator's operations hereunder are either illegal,
unauthorized, or constitute an improper interference with any party's rights , or have
damaged the lands or operations of adjacent landowners). Operator also agrees to
and shall indemnify and hold owner hannless from and against any claim or liability
or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising out of the
activities of Operator, its servants , agents or invitees, excepting, however, such
claims , liabilities or damages as may be due to or caused by the acts of Owner.
15. Compliance with Law. Operator shall conduct operations and activities in
accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws , rules and regulations, as
such may be enacted, revised or amended from time to time which are incident to or
arising out of or in any way connected with Operator's activities.
16. Release. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Operator releases and waives
and discharges Owner, and, if applicable, Owner's officers, directors, employees,
agents, successors and assigns from any and all liabilities for personal injury, death,
property damage or otherwise arising out of Operator's operation under this
Agreement or use of Owner's property.
17. Notice. Notice may be given to either party to this Agreement by depositing the
same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, duly addressed to the other party at
the address as set out in the preamble to Agreement. Such notice shall be deemed
delivered when deposited in the United States mail. Operator shall punctually provide
Owner with Operator's contact information. Operator shall reasonably notify Owner's
prior to operations upon the Lands and shall timely consult with Owner regarding the
re-location of roads, gates and other facilities incident to Operator's operations. Any
plan changes materially different from those shown on Exhibit A shall be evidenced
by a new or an amended Exhibit A, which shall be approved by Owner's in writing
prior to any construction activities. To the maximum extent commercially feasible,
Operator will use existing roads .
18 . Construction of Agreement This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of
the State of Colorado, without regard to any conflicts of law's principle that would
require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.
19. Assignabllilty and Binding Effect This will be binding upon such successors and
assigns of the parties. Any sale or assignment by the Grantee of any right or
privilege to any third party is void without the consent of Granters which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
In witness whereof, Owner and Operator have executed this Agreement effective as of the
Effective Date regardless of the date of execution.
OWNER: OPERATOR:
Watson Ranches LTD Ursa Operating Company LLC
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF COLORADO §
§
COUNTY OF GARFIELD §
The foregoing instrument is acknowledged before me, a notary public, this 10th day of September,
2014, by James L. Watson, General Partner of Watson Ranches LTD.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: /t /6 /z "t ~
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STATEOFCOLORADO §
§
COUNTY OF GARFIELD §
Public
The foregoing instrument is acknowledged before me, a notary public, this 10th ~~-df'2015
2014 by Donald E. Simpson, Vice President of Ursa Operating Company LLC on behalf of said
corporation.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: P /1 l t. '' r ~,
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conceptual Site Information
Approiclmata Pad Center. J!! ,333zza .108 02mz33
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~Ursa OPERATlf\!G ~ COMPANY
Watson Ranch B Pad
E.l'hibit .-l 10 Injection Wefl Smface C:sa .-1.graemenr
Section 17. TownNl/p 7 South. Ranga 115 wast
Gatn.ld Counly. Colol»do
Audior. }. Lind
RtvlJlon: O
Dole: O'fOB/2014
Bill To:
Garfield County
Road and Bridge Department
0298 CR 333A
Rifle, CO 81650
Phone-(970)625-8601 Fax-(970)625-8627
Invoice
Driveway Permit Number: GRBlS-D-20
Invoice Date: 11/9/2015
URSA Operating Company, LLC
792 Buckhorn Drive
Rifle , CO 81650
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$75.00 per Driveway Permit.
Driveway Permit Fee:
Total Due:
Thank You!
$75.00
$75.00
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Application for Driveway Permit
Person Obtaining Permit: URSA Operating Co111pa11y, LLC Permit Number: GRBJS-D-20
Application Date: 111912015 Termination Date: 121912015
Cou1rty Road Number: 303 District: Silt Inspector: Da11 Goin
hereby requests pennission and authority from the Board of County Commissioners to construct a driveway approach (es)
on the right-of-way off of County Road, 303, 25' +/-North of 134 CR 303, located on the North side of road for the
purpose of obtaining access to property.
Applicant submits herewith for the consideration and approval of the Board of County Commissioners, a sketch of the
proposed installation showing all the necessary specification detail including:
1. Frontage of lot along road.
2. Distance from centerline of road to property line.
3. Number of driveways requested
4. Width of proposed driveways and angle of approach.
5. Distance from driveway to road intersection, if any.
6. Size and shape of area separating driveways if more than one approach.
7. Setback distance ofbuilding(s) and other structure improvements.
8. No unloading of equipment on county road, any damage caused to county road will be repaired at subdivision
expense.
9. Responsible for two years from the date of completion.
General Provisions
1) The applicant represents all parties in interest, and affirms that the driveway approach (es) is to be constructed by
him for the bona fide purpose of securing access to his property and not for the purpose of doing business or
servicing vehicles on the road right of way.
2) The applicant shall furnish all labor and materials, perfonn all work, and pay all costs in connection with the
construction of the driveway(s). All work shall be completed within thirty (30) days of the permit date.
3) The type of construction shall be as designated and/or approved by the Board of County Commissioners or their
representative and al I materials used shall be of satisfactory quality and subject to inspection and approval of the
Board of County Commissioners or their representative.
4) The traveling public shall be protected during the installation with proper warning signs and signals and the Board
of County Commissioners and their duly appointed agents and employee shall be held harmless against any action
for personal injury or property damage sustained by any reason of the exercise of the Permit.
5) The Applicant shall assume responsibility for the removal or clearance of snow, ice, or sleet upon any portion of
the driveway approach (es) even though deposited on the driveway(s) in the course of lhe County snow removal
operations.
6) In the event it becomes necessary to remove any right-of-way fence , the posts on either side of the entrance shall
be surely braced before the fence is cut to prevent any slacking of the remaining fence and all posts and wire
removed shall be turned over to the District Road Supervisor of the Board of County Conunissioners.
7) No revisions or additions shall be made to the drivcway(s) or its appurtenances on the right-of-way without
written pennission of the Board of County Commissioners.
8) Provisions and specifications outlined herein shall apply on all roads under the jurisdiction of the Board of County
Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, and the Specifications, set forth on the attached hereof and
incorporated herein as conditions hereof.
9) Final inspecdon of driveway will be required upon completion and must be approved by person issuing
permit or represeotadvc of person issuing permit.
The inspection and sign off must be done prior to any CO from the Building and Planning
Department being issued.
Special Conditions:
1. Driveway Width-lOOft
2. Culvert required? False Size: NIA by N/A
3. Asphalt or concrete pad required? True Size of pad: lOOft Wide x 20ft Long x 4in Thick
4. Gravel portion required? True Length: lOOft
5. Trees, brush and/or fence need to be removed for visibility? False
6. Distance and Direction:N/A
7. Certified Traffic Control Required? False
8. Work zone signs required? True
In signing this application and upon receiving authorization and pennission to install the driveway approach (es)
described herein the Applicant si&'llifics that he has read , understands and accepts the foregoing provisions and conditions
and agrees to construct the driveway(s) in accordance with the accompanying specification plan reviewed and approved
by the Board of County Commissioners.
Telephone Number: 0..70-rozs-qqzz.
Permit granted 1119/2015, subject to the provisions, specifications and conditions stipulated herein.
For Board of County Commissioners• of Garfield County, Colorado:
Representative of Garfield County Road 'dge Signature
Specifications
1. A driveway approach is understood to be that portion of the county road right-of way between the
pavement edge and the property line that is designed and used for the interchange of traffic
between the roadway and abutting property.
2. At any intersection, a driveway shall be restricted for a sufficient distance from the intersection to
preserve the normal and safe movement of traffic. (It is reconunended for rural residence
entrances that a minimum intersection clearance of 50 feet be provided and for rural conunercial
entrances a minimum of 100 feet be provided.)
3. All entrances and exits shall be so localed and conslrucled that vehicles approaching or using
them will be able to obtain adequate sight distance in both directions along the county road in
order to maneuver safely and without interfering with county road traffic.
4. The Applicant shall not be pcnnitted to erect any sign or display material, either fixed or
movable, on or extending over any portion of the county road right-of-way.
5. Generally, no more than one approach shall be allowed any parcel or property the frontage of
which is less than one hundred (l 00) feet. Additional entrances or exits for parcels having a
frontage in excess of one hundred 100) feet shall be permitted only after showing of actual
convenience and necessity.
6. All driveways shall be so located that the flared portion adjacent to the traveled way will not
encroach upon adjoining property.
7. No commercial driveway shall have a width greater than thirty (30) feet measured al right angles
to the centerline of the driveway except as increased by pcnnissible radii. No noncommercial
driveway shall have a width greater than twenty (20) feet measured at right angles to the
centerline of the driveway, except as increased by pennissible radii.
8. The axis of an approach to the road may be at a right angle to the centerline of the county road
and of any angle between ninety (90) degrees and sixty (60) degrees but shall not be less than
sixty (60) degrees. Adjustment will be made according to the type of traffic lo be served and other
physical conditions.
9. The construction of parking or servicing areas on the county road right-of-way is specifically
prohibited. Commercial establishments for customer vehicles should provide off-the-road parking
facilities.
1 O. The grade of entrance and exit shall slope downward and away from the road surface al the same
rate as the nonnal shoulder slope and for a distance equal to the width of the shoulder but in no
case less than twenty (20) feet from the pavement edge. Approach grades are restricted to not
more than ten percent (10%).
11. All driveways and approaches shall be so constructed that they shall not interfere with the
drainage system of the street or county road. The Applicant will be required to provide, at his
own expense, drainage structures at entrances and exits, which will become an integral part of the
existing drainage system. The Board of County Conunissioners or their representative, prior to
installation, must approve the dimensions and types of all drainage structures.
Note: This permit shall be made available at the site where and when work is being done. A work
sketch or drawing of the proposed driveway(s) must accompany application. No permit will be
issued without drawing, blueprint, or sketch.