HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 10042004 - 71-789 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Re: Equestrian Crossing
Signs . RESOLUTION No . 71/ 739
Resolution Establishing Policy On
Equestrian Crossing Signs and Markings
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Resolves THAT
A. Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21805 , local authori -
ties may designate any intersection of a highway and a bridle
path or equestrian crossing by erecting on the highway at or near
the approach to the intersection appropriate signs and markings to
safeguard both the vehicular traffic and any equestrian at the
crossing, and thereafter the driver of any vehicle shall yield
the right of way to any horseback rider crossing the roadway where
such signs have been posted.
The County of Contra Costa may, upon investigation ,
designate, install and mark , at County expense, equestrian cross-
ings in accordance with Section 21805 where a Riding, and Hiking
Trail' as established by the California Department of Parks and
Recreation or; by a Regional Trails Council crosses a County-
maintained road.
B. The Board of Supervisors may , upon requests of private
individuals or organizations , and after investigation and receipt
of favorable recommendations of the Public Works Director,
designate a private horse crossing of a County-maintained road
under' the following conditions :
1 . Pursuant to County Ordinance Code Sec. 7500`, the
applicant must obtain, and comply with , an encroachment permit
from the Public Works Department.
2 . Equestrian Crossing signs shall be furnished', in-
stalled and maintained at the expense of the applicant.
Installation will be by County Forces and the applicant shall
deposit with the County a sum of money to be determined by the
Public Works Director which will reimburse the County for labor ,
material and equipment costs .
3 If at any time the Public Works Director finds a
sign installation or marking , or any part thereof, to be dilapi -
dated' or improperly installed, he will notify owner or remove
same to the premises of the owner. Any defective parts must be
repaired or replaced before the sign is again installed.
RESOLUTION NO. 71/789
4. Under highly unusual circumstances the Public Works
Director may recommend to the Board of Supervisors that any in-
applicable provisions of this policy be waived.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of lloveririber, 1971
by the following vote of the Board:
AYES : SUPerViaors A. M. Dias, J. E. Moriarty,
W. N. Boggess, E . A. Linacheid, J. P. Kenny.
NOES : None.
ABSENT : done .
RESOLTUION NO. 71/789
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