Monroe County New York State Call Before You Dig (UFPO)
FAQ
- Mailbox Installation ?
- Driveway Permits for Town Roads ?
- Highway Right of Way ?
- Tree and Brush Disposal ?
- Hazardous Material Disposal ?
- Fill Material ?
- Ditch Filling Policy?
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Mailbox Installation ?
The roadside face of the mailbox should be installed approximately 42” from the edge of the road. The approximate height should be 42” to the bottom of the mailbox. The post and arm should be constructed of wood, so they will break upon impact. The Town of Riga assumes no responsibility for the construction or replacement of mailboxes or support structures. If a mailbox is damaged by the Town of Riga, the Town will repair it or, if necessary, replace it with a standard metal mailbox. Mailbox repairs will be done when time allows. After a serious storm, it make take over a week to do these tasks.
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Driveway Permits for Town Roads ?
Application for Permit Under Section 149 of the Highway Law are available at the Highway Department.
 | The owners or agents shall furnish and install a new 12 inch, 16 gauge corrugated metal pipe that will extend at least three feet beyond the edges of the driveway and be a minimum of at least 30 feet in length with attached end sections. Pipes will have to be joined with an approved band of the same gauge. |
| There must be a minimum of 12 inches of cover, such as Crusher Run or another approved material over the pipe. |
| The driveway shall be graded so that any water flowing from the driveway shall not enter upon the road, it must flow to either existing ditches or a sluiceway to be graded by the owner or agent. |
| The existing ditch or sluiceway shall be cleaned and graded by the owner or agents and maintained by the owner. There shall be no trees, rocks, shrubs or any other objects placed in the ditch or the highway right of way without permission from the Town Highway Superintendent. |
| The owner or agents shall be responsible for any of the above work and it must meet the approval of the Town Highway Superintendent. |
| If the driveway permit is issued to a contractor, it is his/her responsibility to forward these agreements to the property owner. |
| The owner or agent installing the driveway shall be responsible at all
times in keeping the road and shoulder clean from mud and debris. |
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Highway Right of Way ?
There shall be no obstructions placed in the highway right of way, which extends 33 feet from the center of the road.
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Tree and Brush Disposal ?
Town
of
Riga
Spring Brush and
Limb Roadside Pick-up
The Riga Highway Department will pick up limbs and brush during the
second week of April. All limbs (up
to 12” in diameter) must be placed with cut ends to the road, within the right of way, at the edge of the road.
Please
Do Not Block the Limbs into Short lengths.
If you have grape vines, vines with thorns or other brush for disposal please
keep these separate from the limbs, as we will remove them with a clam bucket
and truck.
This year we will offer roadside pick-up of limbs and brush the second week of May, June, September and October By Appointment Only. Due to scheduled road maintenance, this service will not be offered in July and August. If you have any questions regarding our Roadside Pick-up or to schedule a pick-up please call the Riga Highway Department at 293-2530.
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Hazardous Material Disposal ?
Monroe County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
| Materials accepted by Appointment Only -- Call the Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at 760-7517 Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
| Only Monroe County residents can participate. |
| For more Information, see Recycling. |
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Fill Material ?
The Town of Riga requires fill permit for all materials added to a site after CFO has been issued.
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Ditch Filling Policy?
State Roads
Since the Town must, under current N.Y.S. policy, take responsibility for all work done in the N.Y.S right-of-way:
| The property owner must apply to N.Y.S through the Town for all necessary permits and bear the expense for such permits. |
| The property owner must hire a contractor to complete work under the direction of the Town Engineer. The Town Engineer must approve plans and complete two (2) inspections. Property owner is responsible for all labor, materials and the Town Engineer's fees. |
| Property owner must accept responsibility for the expense of future maintenance and sign an agreement providing for same which will be recorded at the Monroe County Clerk's Office and remain an obligation of all future property owners. |
| All permit fees, engineering fees must be paid and legal documents approved by the Attorney for the Town, prior to the commencement of construction. |
County Roads
No work allowed, under current County policy, on County roads unless the County agrees that the existing condition is a safety hazard:
| The Town Highway Superintendent will help property owner in contacting the proper County agency. |
| If County deems the situation a traffic hazard, County will remedy at County's expense. |
Town Roads
All labor, materials and engineering fees will be the responsibility of the property owner.
| The property owner must apply to the Town Highway Superintendent for all necessary permits and bear the expense for such permits. |
| The property owner must hire a contractor to complete work under the direction of the Town Engineer. The Town Engineer must approve plans and complete two (2) inspections. Property owner is responsible for all labor, materials and the Town Engineer's fees. |
| Property owner must accept responsibility for the expense of future maintenance and sign an agreement providing for same which will be recorded at the Monroe County Clerk's Office and remain an obligation of all future property owners. |
| All permit fees, engineering fees must be paid and legal documents
approved by the Attorney for the Town, prior to the commencement of
construction. |