Cattle guards may be installed on public roads and streets upon approval of the local highway agency having jurisdiction over the road or street. Said cattle guard shall require a permit from the approving local highway agency in accordance with the highway standards and development procedures for the Weiser Valley highway district and Washington County, Idaho.
Such cattle guard shall be constructed in accordance with the following regulations:
A. The cattle guard shall be purchased by the owner, and not the county, and shall be constructed of metal, and shall generally be sixteen feet (16') in length; the exact length to be determined by the width of the road; and a span of at least seven and one-half feet (71/2'). The exact length and span will be determined by the county road supervisor.
B. Prior to purchase of a cattle guard by the owner, the owner must file an application with the county commissioners setting out the exact location of the cattle guard. The application form will include a statement as to the length and span of the cattle guard to be determined by the county road supervisor.
C. Placement of the cattle guard shall be made by the county and shall be maintained by the county. When replacement is necessary, as determined by the county road supervisor, the owner shall be responsible for the cost of a replacement cattle guard.
D. All cattle guards must meet Idaho H.S. 20 load ratings. (Ord. 78, 2-16-2016)