I have been receiving several phone calls and emails this week about repairs to roads that are classified as private. A private road can have public access but not have County or City maintenance. In neighborhoods in the rural areas within the city limits of City of Norman and Oklahoma City that did not build their road to city specifications when the neighborhood was developed the roads are considered private. These roads are shared ownership of the land owners and therefore they are responsible for maintaining.
However, there are options. Oklahoma City has a program called “Special Assessment District.” For the a complete process and all requirements, refer to Oklahoma State Statutes Title 11, Cities and Towns Improvement District Act, Article 39.
Here are a few specifics on the Road Special Assessment District.
1 . Fifty percent of the property owners need to sign a petition in favor of creating an assessment district. The petition(s) and a check in the amount of $3,400 shall be delivered to the City Clerk.
2. City Council may consider a resolution directing the City Engineer to prepare a description of the property to be included in the assessment district, an assessment plat, preliminary plans for the proposed improvements and a total cost estimate.
3. Once the City Clerk has received the City Engineer’s report, a resolution
See more here….. OKC-Special Assessment District
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How do we get new signs and talk about county maintaining a road?
You can call my office 405-794-2166
I would like to discuss the procedures for street improvement with a city representative and get some guidance. Is there a direct Point of Contact for this process? We live on SE 116th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73165 and the road is in dire need of repairs. Thank you in advance.
A new neighbor just came in with eq and began working on our easement claiming it is private road. We have lived here 20 yrs and until they destroyed my property it was a 4 wheeler track. Is it my right to fence of my easement until I receive civil plans showing plans to keep my home from flooding?