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THE MUNICIPALITY OF OAKLAND-WAWANESA
POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL
Reference: Transportation
Classification: Policy
Subject: Building of Approaches
Pages: 1 of 4
Authority: Resolution of Council
Effective Date: May 15, 2018
Approved: May 15, 2018
REVISED: October 20, 2023
August 20, 2024
TITLE:
BUILDING OF APPROACHES
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to establish minimum road approach requirements to provide
access to all residential, field, and commercial development (institutional, industrial, oil
& gas facilities, farm/agricultural operations).
POLICY:
Ratepayers requesting an approach onto their property are required to complete an
Approach Request Form (Schedule "A") and attach associated fees as outlined in the Fee
Schedule (Schedule "B").
Decisions of the Public Works Manager may be appealed to the Council of the
Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa.
a. Residential
i.
Residential approaches shall be constructed to the same or better
standard than the Municipal gravel road. The approach shall be
constructed with clean fill material, free from objectionable
material such as organic matter, frozen soil, topsoil, stumps, trees
and rock.
ii.
More than one road approach is prohibited for residential lots.
iii.
The traveling surface width of a residential road approach shall be
a minimum of 6.1m (20') for a single approach and 7.0m (23') for
a mutual approach. For a mutual approach, the affected property
owners shall register an access easement agreement and plan at
Land Titles to ensure free and unfettered access to their properties.
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Transportation Policy #008/Building of Approaches
b. Commercial
i.
Commercial road approaches shall be constructed to the same
or better standard than the Municipal gravel road. The
approach shall be constructed with clean fill material, free
from objectionable material such as organic matter, frozen
soil, topsoil, stumps, trees and rock. The geometric design of
the approach shall be based on the type of vehicles using the
access.
ii.
With the exception of subdivision approvals, more than one
road approach shall be prohibited for commercial approaches.
iii.
The traveling surface width for a commercial road approach
shall be a minimum of 8.0m (26'). At the discretion of the
Public Works Manager, a wider traveling surface up to a
maximum of 15m (49') may be approved due to the type of
business.
c. Field Access
i.
A maximum of two field approaches are allowed per 800
linear meters of road frontage.
ii.
An existing field approach deemed abandoned by the Public
Works Manager is to be removed and reclaimed at the sole
expense of the applicant.
iii.
The traveling surface width for a field approach and
temporary approach to be constructed or reconstructed shall
be a minimum of 7.5m (24'). At the discretion of the Public
Works Manager, a wider traveling surface up to a maximum
of 15m (49') may be approved due to the type of farm
equipment using it.
d. Deposits
All applications for approaches must be accompanied by a refundable
deposit of $1,000. Upon a satisfactory review by the Public Works
Manager, a completion certificate will be issued and the deposit refunded.
If the installation is deemed unsatisfactory, corrective action will be taken
by the Municipality and the cost of same will be deducted from the deposit.
Transportation Policy #008/Building of Approaches
e. Temporary Approach
i.
Application for a temporary road approach must be
accompanied by a deposit of $1,000, along with a letter from
the applicant stating when the approach will be removed. If
the applicant does not remove the approach within the allotted
time, the applicant will forfeit the deposit and the
Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa shall remove the
approach, with the authorization from the Public Works
Manager.
APPROACHES BUILT WITHOUT APPROVAL
If an approach, or an additional approach is installed by a property owner, or renter of a
property, without first obtaining authorization from the municipality to do so, the approach
may be ordered to be removed by resolution of Council.
Outlined in "Schedule B" the Fee Schedule are the costs associated with approaches that
have been approved and/or denied due to locations and building
Transportation Policy #008/Building of Approaches
1. Approach Specifications
a. Prior to construction of the road approach, the applicant is responsible for
identifying all utility locations and is responsible for any repair or relocation
of utilities.
b. With the exception of Settlement Areas, the minimum sight distance from
where the approach ties onto a Municipal road shall be a minimum of 100
m in either direction. For Settlement Areas, sight distance requirements will
be at the discretion of the Public Works Manager.
c. Intersections on curves are undesirable and shall be avoided whenever
possible. If the approach cannot be located outside the curve, the Public
Works Manager may approve a location that is considered safe.
d. No road approach shall be located less than 150m (492') from a bridge.
e. No road approach shall be located less than 150m (492') from an at-grade
railway crossing.
f. Road approaches shall be constructed at 90 degrees to the Municipal road.
At the discretion of the Public Works Manager, the angle may be relaxed
up to 20 degrees.
g. A maximum gradient of 2 percent shall be maintained along the road
approach from the edge of road to the property line. No relaxation of this
requirement would be considered.
h. A culvert may not be required for an approach that is located at a high point,
the Public Works Manager will make this determination.
i. If a culvert is required, the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa will submit
an application to Manitoba Sustainable Development on behalf of the
applicant. Culvert sizing will be determined by Manitoba Sustainable
Development and any costs will be the responsibility of the applicant.
j. The slope of the approach ditches shall be a minimum of 3:1 and if a culvert
is required it is to be installed on the bottom of the ditch. Rip Rap shall be
placed around the inlet and outlet of the culvert and extended 1 metre (3.28')
beyond the invert with a durable stone with a minimum diameter of 100mm
(4").
k. Erosion control measures such as siltation fencing may be required within
a drainage course or water body prior to the commencement of construction
by the applicant.
l. Upon completion of the installation, disturbed areas shall be re-graded to
match original contours and loamed and seeded with a grass mix approved
by the Public Works Manager.
m. The approach shall be constructed with no resulting damage to the road
shoulder, surface, side slopes and/or ditches.
n. Any damage to Municipal property, including utilities, shall be repaired at
the sole expense of the applicant, including the reclamation of any disturbed
areas or damages that resulted from siltation.
Transportation Policy #008/Building of Approaches
o. At the discretion of the Public Works Manager, warning signs indicating the
construction zone may be required prior to the commencement of
construction by the applicant.
p. The Public Works Manager shall be notified within 72 hours of the
completion of the road approach. An inspection will then be conducted to
ensure compliance with these specifications. Upon a satisfactory review, a
completion certificate will be issued and the deposit refunded.
q. Material from within the municipal road right of way shall not be used for
construction of the approach.
r. All construction and all costs of construction are the responsibility of the
Applicant. This includes all materials, equipment rentals or purchases, labor
costs or any other costs required to complete construction.
s. No construction of the approach shall commence until fees, locates and
approvals have been received and submitted to the Municipality.
t. After construction applicant is responsible for any damages, repairs and
maintenance to the approach.
u. The Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa retains ownership of any approach
within it's right of way.
Transportation Policy #008/Building of Approaches
APPROACHES PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Schedule A
PRIMARY USAGE:
New Approach:
Temporary Approach
Widen Existing Approach:
Relocation Of Existing
Residential:
Agricultural:
Commercial:
Vacant:
Name of Property Owner: ___________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________
Legal Land Description: _______________________________________Roll # _______________
Phone: _____________________________________ Email:______________________________
PROPOSED PLAN:
Include a sketch map of your property showing all existing approaches and proposed additions/extensions. Include any
existing features of the land described in the immediate vicinity; buildings, roads, utility lines, rivers, streams, natural
runs, low areas, etc.
I will pay all costs (if applicable) for the approach construction and will undertake to observe and perform all
provisions of The Planning Act, The Development Plan, the applicable Zoning By-Laws and the provisions of other
relevant laws, by-laws or agreements.
Landowner signature ___________________________________ Date _______________________
Municipal Office Use Only
Application Received By: ________________________ Date Received:__________________
Application Fee Received: ___________ Water Stewardship License Fee Received: _______
APPROVALS:
Administration approved by: _____________________ Date: ___________________
Council ____ Required ____ Not Required _____ Resolution # __________________
Water Stewardship License____ Required ____ Not Required _____ License # _____________
Utilities ____Required ___ Not Required MIT _____Required ____Not Required
Culvert size_________________ Culvert supplied_______ Locates Obtained______
Transportation Policy #008/Building of Approaches
Schedule "B"
APPROACHES PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Fee Schedule
Approach Application Fee
Drainage License Application Fee (if required)
Refundable Deposit Fee
*Culvert Procurement (if required)
**Temporary Approach Deposit
Approaches Built Without Approval
$100.00
$500.00
$1000.00
$100.00+cost
$1000.00
$1000.00
* Culvert pricing to be determined when license approval is received from
Manitoba Sustainable Development. Culvert Price is FOB Nesbitt, applicant
responsible to pick up culvert from Nesbitt Municipal yard.
**Refundable if removed within the time duration specified in the application
All application and culvert fees must be paid prior to the building of an
approach.
Transportation Policy #008/Building of Approaches
SCHEDULE C
Box 278, Wawanesa, Manitoba R0K 2G0
Phone: (204) 824-2666
COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
(Date)
(Applicant)
RE:
Building of Approaches Completion Certificate
In accordance with your Building of Approaches Application dated
__(date)_________ the Public Works Manager carried out an inspection of the
project located at __(location)_____________on (date)
.
All work required has been satisfactorily completed and is accepted as complete.
________________________
Public Works Manager