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Right of Way

Catch Basin and Manhole Repair Policy

It shall be the policy of the Genesee County Road Commission to pay 50% of the costs of catch basins and manholes on local roads whenever requested by the Township.

This construction activity will be accomplished on an individual manhole basis or as part of a resurface project requested by the Township.

Sign Removal Policy

Removing Temporary and/or Political Signs in the Right of Way

Temporary or Political signs are from time to time placed in State and County right of way causing safety hazards. In order to uniformly treat the removal of these signs from the right of way, the following guidelines on removal are to be followed:

  1. On uncurbed highways, remove all temporary signs placed within highway right of way that are within 30 feet of the edge of the roadway (white line) or in front of an existing pole line, 3 feet from back of curb at barrier-curbed highways.

  2. Remove all temporary signs within marked clear vision areas at intersections.

  3. Remove all temporary signs that interfere with the sight distance for a vehicle at intersections or commercial driveways.

  4. Remove all temporary signs within limited access rights of way.

  5. On county primary roads and local roads, signs must be placed no closer than the top third of the back slope of the ditch and no closer than ten feet from then back of the curb.

  6. The removed signs should be stored at the maintenance garage for at least seven (7) days after which these signs may be disposed of.

  7. All temporary political signs remaining within the right of way more than ten (10) days after the election are to be removed.

  8. It remains the responsibility of the person placing the sign to obtain any necessary prior approval from the owner of the abutting property