Public Road Improvement Policy

This policy was developed by the Road Department staff to augment the ordinance and provide clarifications. This document evolves when appropriate input is received at Public Works from users. Users are encouraged to check the date of this policy periodically.
Contents include:

  • Director's Cover Letter for the Public Road Improvement Policy
  • Appendix A:  Summary flowchart of Ordinance process - This chart is most effectively viewed by the increased magnification of your Adobe Reader or by enlarging the printed chart on a photocopier.
  • Appendix B:  Construction Plans Standards - This appendix is applicable to existing public right of ways, land use tentative plats (proposed public or private easements), and other roadway plans submitted to the Road Department for review and approval.  It is designed to be a stand-alone reference document.
    The following enclosures are included with Appendix B
    • Enclosure 1:  Standard Roadway Section
    • Enclosure 2:  Minimum Roadway Section
    • Enclosure 3:  Single Lane Roads, Road Islands (private roads only)
    • Enclosure 4:  Road Sign Guidelines
  • Appendix C:  Improvement Agreement Process - The improvement agreement process and sample are generally applicable to the tentative plat bonding process authorized by the Tillamook County Land Division Ordinance (executed by the Department of Community Development with road related details implemented through the Road Department)
  • Appendix D:  Draft Improvement Agreement and Assignment of Funds
  • Application for Public Road Improvement (prospective applicants are highly encouraged to pre-coordinate with the Road Department prior to submission of an application).