Installation or Replacement of Driveway Culverts Policy (859)

Stellarton, Nova Scotia

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Policy: AD-017 Coverage: Town of Stellarton Council Approval: October 15, 2018 Effective Date: October 15, 2018 <!-- image --> ## Installation or Replacement of Driveway Culverts ## Purpose: To outline the responsibilities of the Town and/or the homeowner for the installation or replacement of driveway culverts. ## Procedure: In an effort to create a consistent Culvert Policy that would treat all residents fairly, the Town has adopted the following guidelines to deal with placement of new culverts, damaged, rusted and raised culverts: 1. All new developments that require culverts such as driveways for residential and commercial properties will be the sole responsibility of the property owner. Including sidewalk repairs and other damages that may occur. The Town reserves the right to carry out these repairs and charge back the full amount to the property owner. 2. If a culvert is raised or sunk due to freeze and thaw and is impacting the water flow the Town will carry out repairs to drop or raise the culvert but will not purchase a new culvert. As well, if pavement needs to be cut and removed, it will be the responsibility of the property owner for replacement and maintenance of the area and driveway. 3. In the event that a culvert needs to be replaced, the property owner is responsible for purchase of the culvert and replacement of asphalt/concrete if necessary. The Town will carry out culvert replacement (labour &amp; equipment only), at no cost to the owner. The installation of culverts and accessories shall be at the Town's discretion. The Town reserves the right to install culverts and accessories in any ditch, water course or any other location it deems the installation is required for a public good <!-- image --> ## Town Clerk Annotation for Official Policy Book Date of Notice to Council Members of Intent To Consider (Minimum 7 Days): September 24, 2018 Date of Passage of Current Policy: October 15, 2018 I certify that this Policy was adopted by Council as indicated above. Striado Town Clerk October 15, 2018 Date