DISTRICT: __________ ARW #:__________
RES. & AG $25.00: __________ ISSUED: _________ EXPIRES: __________
COM. & IND $100.00:________ WITH CONDITIONS
COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT
Billings County, North Dakota
TAX EQUALIZATION & ZONING OFFICE
PHONE: (701) 623.4810 FAX: (701) 623.4761
495 4
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STREET PO BOX 247 - MEDORA, ND 58645-0247
stswanson@nd.gov
jhammerstrom@nd.gov
The Board of Billings County Commissioners, in the state of North Dakota, hereby grant permission
to __________________________to place, construct and thereafter maintain an approved access road at the following
location(s): Section: _________ Township: _________ Range _________ along county road
___________________________________________________________.
This permit is for the construction of a new approach improvement of an existing approach.
other construction within the county right-of-way
1. Above ground fixtures shall be located off the road right-of-way or on the right-of-way line.
2. All trenches and other excavations shall be carefully backfilled in such a manner as to eliminate settlement, and
the surface of the ground shall be returned to its original condition.
3. All approaches shall be built at an 8:1 slope or a minimum of a 6:1 slope with a minimum radius of 50 feet. (50’)
4. All pipe shall have end sections.
5. It is understood and agreed that Billings County will not be liable for any costs in connection with the future
required relocation of the road improvement.
6. All abandoned approaches/roads shall be reclaimed to its original state at the cost of the applicant and/or its
successors.
7. Installation, maintenance, relocation, and removal of said approach on county right-of-way shall be done in a
manner satisfactory to, and subject to supervision by the County Road Foreman of the District where construction
is to take place.
8. Billings County shall not be liable for damage to said approach resulting from reconstruction or maintenance of
the right-of-way. Applicant and/or its successors shall hold the County harmless for injury to persons or damage
to property resulting from the location of said approach on county right-of-way. Applicant and/or its successors
are responsible for any and all claims of damage, personal injury, or bodily injury that might result from their
activities on any existing road or section line in Billings County. Furthermore, the applicant and/or its successors
agree to indemnify and hold harmless Billings County for any and all claims of damage, either personal injury or
property or any type of claim for damages of any nature whatsoever, whether valid or invalid, that is made against
Billings County on account of the activities conducted by the applying company and/or its successors on the
construction of said approach.
9. Applicant and/or its successors shall promptly remove said approach from county right-of-way or shall relocate or
adjust said approach, at its sole cost and expense when requested to do so by the County. When the applying
company and/or its successors uses an existing road or section line easement, the applying company shall be
responsible to pay for all costs of moving, relocating, or reconstructing the said approach, should Billings County
deem it necessary or advisable, in its sole discretion, to repair or reconstruct existing roads or to build new roads
on section lines or off section lines as allowed by North Dakota State law. Should the applicant and/or its
successors fail to take necessary steps to relocate, or reconstruct its approach, the county may take steps to have
the same accomplished, and the applying company agrees to reimburse the county for all expenses incurred by
Billings County in moving, relocating or reconstruction of the approach so the existing roads may be repaired or
reconstructed, or new roads may be built on the section line or off the section line as allowed by North Dakota
law.
10. If at any time Billings County wants to excavate in this area and if it should require the said approach to be
moved, it will be at the expense of the applying company and/or its successors.
11. Applicant and/or its successors shall repair or replace highway structures and appurtenances, and any existing
facilities located on, over or under highway right-of-way, which may be damaged as a result of the installation
and maintenance of said approach on highway right-of-way.
12. A GPS’d drawing of proposed location must be placed on file with Billing County Auditor and must show at a
minimum:
The location of the proposed facility from a section or quarter line, section, township and range where
the said approach will be placed.
Existing Road(s)
Proposed Access Road with the location of the approach clearly marked.
13. During construction or when encroaching upon a public roadway the applicant is required to provide proper
signage such as “Roadwork Ahead or Equipment Working.”
14. All permits are valid for one year upon approval by the County Commissioners
Before Commencement of construction, the applicant must meet with the road foreman from the district in
which construction shall take place.
Applicant (Representative, Company) ___________________________________________________________________
Applicant Address (Address, City, State, Zip) _____________________________________________________________
Phone Number(s) of Applicant _______________________________________ Fax _____________________________
Email ____________________________________________________________________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE_______________________________________ TITLE__________________________
PERMIT FEE: $25.00 for Ag & Residential $100.00 for Commercial & Industrial
(Make check(s) payable to Billings County)
*Credit card transactions are accepted by calling the zoning office at 701-623-4810*
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BILLINGS COUNTY WEED CONTROL BOARD INSTRUCTIONS:
PO BOX 168 - MEDORA, ND 58645-0168 Include photos or a map of the property
PHONE: (701) 575.2215 Contact the BCWCB for approval of plan
Website: www.bcwcb.com Email: bcweed09@live.com
APPLICANT: Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________ Cell: _____________________ Email: ____________________
OWNER: Same as above Name:______________________________________________
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Parcel Number: __________ - __________ - __________ - _____
Lot: ________________ Block: ______________ Subdivision: _______________ Acreage: __________________
Qtr/Qtr: ____________ Section: ____________ Township:_________________ Range: ___________________
Existing Land Use: ____ __________________ Proposed Land Use: _________ _________________________
The applicant and all interested parties will cooperate to monitor and control the following
invasive and noxious weeds as prescribed by the ND Century Code and Billings County:
Canada Thistle
Diffuse Knapweed
Leafy Spurge
Musk Thistle
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum)
Russian Knapweed
Spotted Knapweed
Yellow Toadflax
Dalmatian Toadflax
Saltcedar
Palmer Amaranth
Houndstongue
Black Henbane
Common Burdock (wild rhubarb)
Hoary Cress
Absinth Wormwood (American or common wormwood, mugwort, madderwort, or wormwood sage)
Method of Control: Mechanical Chemical_____________________ Biological Other____________
(Check all that apply) (Herbicide)
Area(s) of Concern & Type of Weeds:
Acreage
Method of Control
Date Treated
____________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant Date
____________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of BCWCB Officer Date
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BILLINGS COUNTY
Design Standards on County Major Collectors and Local Roads for
New or Reconstruction of Existing Infrastructure
County Major
Collectors (CMC)
“On-System”
Local Roads
(County)
“Off-System”
Local Roads
(Township)
“Off-System”
Local Roads
(Other)
“Off-System”
(1.)
Bridge Width (Clear
Roadway)
Min. is 28 ft
28’
28’
N/A
16’
Storm Design Frequency
(Bridges)*
25 Yr.
15 Yr.
N/A
15 Yr.
Design Loading (Bridges)
Min. is HS-25
HL-93
HL-93
N/A
HL-93
Culvert Design Frequency *
25 Yr.
15 Yr.
N/A
10 Yr. &
Overflow
Grade 1 Roadbed Width
(sub-grade) paved surface
34’
34’
N/A
19’
- Minimum travel way width
(both lanes + shoulders)
24’
24
N/A
16’
(3.)
- Minimum pavement section
(base and HBP)
6” base & 4” HBP
6” base & 4”
HBP
N/A
6” base & 4”
HBP
Grade 1 Roadbed Width
(sub-grade) Gravel
surface**
28’
28’
N/A
16’
- Minimum travel way width
(both lanes + shoulders)
24’
24’
N/A
16’
(3.)
- Minimum gravel thickness
6”
6”
N/A
4”
Design Speed
(2.)
55
40
N/A
15
Right of Way Width
150’
150’
N/A
Varies
In-slope Ratio
4:1
4:1
N/A
3:1
Separation
(Road top to Ditch Bottom)
5’
5’
N/A
2.33’
*Bridges For County Major Collectors (on-system); the design frequency is 25 years and other local roads
(off-system); the design frequency is 15 years. If an overflow section is provided, then the waterway opening
plus the overflow section must pass the appropriate design frequency. Culverts The same design frequencies
are required for culverts as they are for bridges; except for Township roads, the design frequency is 10 years.
These are required according to North Dakota Century Code.
**Dust Control Dust control shall be provided as to prevent traffic hazards, damages, and nuisances to
adjacent property owners and public streets.
(1.) Most “Local roads” in Billings County are oilfield access roads or USFS property, for these, use 50 Year Culvert design
frequency & 100 Year bridge design frequency.
(2.) All roads posted @ 35 MPH design exceptions will be considered down to 40 MPH when terrain dictates.
(3.) Turnouts provided as necessary for passing.
BILLINGS COUNTY, ND
TWP/RANGE
DISTRICT
Highway Superintendent
Jeff Iverson 701-575-4661
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2
137-101
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DISTRICT 3
4
138-100
Jim Arthaud, Commissioner
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138-101
701-623-4461
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138-102
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139-100
FRYBURG
8
139-101
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139-102
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MEDORA
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141-98
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141-99
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141-100
DISTRICT 2
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141-101
Mike Kasian, Commissioner
17
141-102
701-677-5589
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142-98
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142-99
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142-100
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142-101
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142-102
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143-98
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143-99
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DISTRICT 1
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Joeseph L. Kessel, Commissioner
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701-863-6551
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144-98
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144-99
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