PROCEDURES AND FORMS FOR PERMITS

Email   permits@tuscolaroad.org

TRANSPORTATION PERMITS    

OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT PERMITS:

Under the Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC), The Tuscola County Road Commission is authorized to issue special transportation permits for the movement over county roads of vehicles and/or loads, which exceed the size or weight limitations specified by law.  It is the objective of the Road Commission to permit the movement of necessary overweight and oversize vehicles or loads consisten with the following obligations:  Protection of  motoring public from potential traffic hazards and protection of road surfaces, structures, and private property.

APPLICATION:

Tuscola County Road Commission's Transportation Permits are processed using a web-based permitting system called Oxcart Permits. 

Please click the link to apply: http://www.oxcartpermits.com       

If you need assistance in creating a new Oxcart account please see APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS to set up an account. 

TRANSPORTATION PERMITS FEE SCHEDULE  

OVERSIZE-OVERWEIGHT TRANSPORTATION PERMIT RULES AND PROCEDURES

SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS:

Seasonal weight restrictions are legal limits placed on the loads that trucks may carry.  Roads thaw out from the top down each spring, trapping moisture near the surface.  During the thawing period, the melting ice leaves voids underneath the pavement.  Heavy loads then compress the gravel and bituminous surfaces, causing them to deteriorate.  Therefore, when seasonal weight restrictions are in effect during spring thaw, the maximum allowable axle load and speed is reduced to prevent weather-related deterioration of roads.

CLASS B RESTRICTED ROADS & BRIDGES MAP W/ROAD INDEX

R-O-W PERMITS

 

Payment for Culverts and ROW permits only(No longer accepted for Transportation Permits.  You must use the Oxcart Website for Transporation Permits.) can be made by mailing or dropping off a check at the Tuscola County Road Commission Caro location or online using the GovPayNet (allpaid.com) system below:

 

Prior to commencement of any work, or project, a Right of Way Permit application shall be completed.  As per Michigan Compiled Law Public Act 368 of 1925 247.184 Section 14 "the consent of the Board of County Road Commissioners shall be obtained before the work of such construction shall be commenced;..."  No person, organization, or governmental unit shall undertake or conduct any of the following activities within the county road Right-of-Way unless a permit to allow such activities shall have been obtained from the Tuscola County Road Commission (TCRC).  The permit fee schedule for Right-of-Way permits are as follows:

R-O-W PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

Any time work is to be performed in the County Road Right-of-Way a permit is required.  Some examples are, but not limited to:

      

Residential Driveways	Commercial Driveways
Hard-Surface Existing Driveway	Open Cutting of Roadway
Grading or Landscaping	Tree Trimming/Removal
Fence Installation	Ditching/Clean Out
Yard Enclosure	Roadside Mowing
Dust Control	Surveying**

**Surveyor's may call the office regarding blanket permits and fee schedule.

To obtain a permit please contact the Caro Office at 989-673-2128 during regular business hours. 

You will be asked to mark the location so that the location can be inspected by a Road Commission Foreman/Engineer.  The permit will be mailed to you within a reasonable amount of time with recommendations listed on the permit.  Please see printable insurance requirements and form at the links below.  We must have a valid insurance certificate to issue the permit.

                             Insurance Requirements for R-O-W Permits

 

                            Right-of-Way Permit Worksheet

Worksheet MAY be completed with as much information as possible.  All other information must be typed into the electronic Permit System by office staff. 

Minimum culvert requirements are 20 feet in length and 12 inches in diameter.

Culverts may be purchased for use in the Right-of-Way (with approved permit) from the Road Commission.  Call for pricing.  Delivery is at no charge upon payment via check or cash.  We do not accept credit cards.

No vertical headwalls allowed.

Plastic pipe may be used with the following provisions:

• Corrugated plastic pipe for 12" to 36" only.  Must meet AASHTO Standard M-294.
• Metal flared end sections required or plastic pipe must be connected to metal pipe.
• Minimum 12" cover over pipe.
• May be used for yard enclosures.  Catch basins are required every 100' or at lot line (varying depending on the road drainage).
• In backfilling, no stones larger than 1 inch diameter shall be placed within 6 inches of pipe.