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Permanent Road Division

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I live on a private road that needs to be maintained. The neighbors don't agree on what needs to be done or how much each of us should pay; some refuse to pay at all! A group of citizens can form a Homeowners Association, a Road Maintenance Association, a CSA Zone of Benefit, or a Permanent Road Division. more info	1885
What is a Permanent Road Division? A permanent road division is a geographic area formed pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Section 1160, et. Seq. to provide road improvements and road maintenance. more info	1886
What are the costs associated with forming a permanent road division? Are there other fees required once the division is established? A $350 application fee is required. This deposit will be used to defray the initial costs associated with division formation. more info	1887
If some people don't support the formation, can they prevent the division forming? If a 2/3 majority of the property owners are willing to sign irrevocable offers of dedication and those controlling the easements is obtained, the formation can proceed. more info	1888
Who sets and approves our per parcel fee? There is one type of fee that can be levied in the permanent road division program, a special tax. more info	1889
Who determines what work needs to be done? Who pays for these services? As part of formation, the members of the division elect an Advisory Committee and identify a Key Contact to act as liaison to the County. more info	1890
What about Bylaws? more info	1891
Who makes up the Bylaws? The Department of Public Works will send a sample set of Bylaws to a member of the Advisory Committee shortly after the creation of an Advisory committee. more info	1892
Who handles the mailings for the Advisory Committee? more info	1893
Are we required to bring our road up to any particular standards? Is there a requirement as to the level of maintenance and/or improvements we must provide? At this time there are no standards established for division roads, although compliance with Fire Safety Regulations is recommended. more info	1894

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