Carver County is committed to maintaining county highway rights-of-way that are safe, efficient, and free of unnecessary hazards for the traveling public, while minimizing inconvenience to adjacent property owners. The following ordinances and policies, adopted by the Carver County Board of Commissioners, govern the use and management of county highway facilities.

Access Policy

The access policy defines standards for permitting private access to county roads to promote safe and efficient travel and maintain roadway mobility.

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Cost Participation Agreement

The cost participation agreement describes the cost-sharing framework between Carver County and its municipalities for cooperative county highway projects.

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Drain Tile Policy

The drain tile policy provides standards for installing and maintaining drain tile outlets, crossings, and longitudinal runs within county highway rights-of-way.

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Landscape Policy

The landscape policy establishes consistent guidelines for responsible landscape design and maintenance practices along county highway rights-of-way.

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Mailbox Policy

The mailbox policy specifies standards and allowable locations for mailbox installations and supports on highways under Carver County Public Works jurisdiction.

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Pedestrian Crossing Policy for Uncontrolled Crossings

The pedestrian crossing policy for uncontrolled crossings defines standards for evaluating and designing pedestrian crossings at uncontrolled locations on county highways.

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Public Works Title VI Plan

The Public Works Title VI Plan outlines the County's commitment to ensuring nondiscrimination in all public works programs and activities.

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Right-of-Way Ordinance

The right-of-way ordinance establishes standards for managing county highway rights-of-way to protect public safety, preserve system reliability, and ensure appropriate use of public space.

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Rumble Strip Policy

The rumble strip policy sets uniform criteria for the application and installation of edge line and centerline rumble strips on rural county highways, balancing safety benefits with potential noise impacts.

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Sign Policy

The sign policy provides direction for the uniform installation and maintenance of traffic signs on county highways in compliance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MN MUTCD) and Minnesota Statute 169.06.

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Snow and Ice Policy

The snow and ice policy outlines procedures and standards for consistent snow and ice control operations during winter months to maintain safe travel conditions.

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Turn Lane Policy

The turn lane policy establishes criteria for determining when turn lanes are warranted and how they should be designed on county highways.

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