Right of Way Ordinance

The public rights-of-way are used to place both public and private utilities such as storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water
main, telecommunication, electric and gas lines. Recently, the Baxter City Council adopted an ordinance to ensure effective
and careful management of these public areas. Baxter’s ordinance addresses things such as:

• Permit requirements and fees;
• Registration and ROW Occupancy;
• Standards for location and installation of equipment and lines;
• Removal of abandoned equipment; and
• Right-of-way restoration.

Under this ordinance, persons - including utility companies, telecommunication firms and private contractors - excavating
and obstructing the rights-of-way will bear financial responsibility for their work and provide for recovery
of out-of-pocket and projected costs to the City of Baxter. By adopting this ordinance, the City is able to maintain its
right-of-way in a state of good repair, provide for the safety of the public, protect the City's infrastructure and ensure
appropriate use.