Jackson County staff propose formal gate‑permit process for public rights‑of‑way
County Roads and Parks staff presented a proposed application and petition process under Oregon Revised Statute 368.056 to regulate private gate installations on public right‑of‑way; petitions with 60–99% community support would be forwarded to the Board for a hearing, and staff will draft a Board Order for future consideration.
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Jackson County Roads and Parks Director Steve Lambert and County Engineer James Philp presented a proposed, formalized process for approving encroachment permits to install gates on public right‑of‑way during the Board of Commissioners work session on March 24, 2026. The presenters said the proposal is intended to provide a consistent review aligned with practices in other Oregon counties and to implement standards under Oregon Revised Statute 368.056.
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