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Jones County Secondary Roads Polices and Ordinances

Listed below are policies and ordinances dealing with Jones County's Secondary Roads and Bridges.  A brief description of each ordinance is given.  Click on the links below to see the ordinance.

 


Area Service System B Road Classification

Classifies certain roads in Area Service System as reduced maintenance.

 

Area Service System C Road Classification

Classifies certain roads in Area Service System as reduced maintenance and restricted access.

 

Snow and Ice Policy

Details Jones County's policy for removal of snow and ice, and maintenance of secondary roads during winter months.

 

Uniform Rural Address System

Mandates the use of a rural address system for residents of Jones County.  Address system is managed by the Jones County E911 Addressing Coordinator.

 

Utility Installation Permits

Creates a permit requirement for any utility placed on, under, or along Jones County's Secondary Road system.  Includes provisions for the inspection and regulation of utility line installations, and penalties for violations.  Contact the Jones County Engineer's Office to obtain a permit application or for more information.

 

Secondary Road Setback Ordinance

Regulates new construction within 30 feet of the established road right-of-way line.  Contact the Jones County Engineer's Office prior to building within proximity of the right-of-way line.  We can help you determine the location of the established right-of-way line and the corresponding setback line.  Applicants can apply for a variance if their construction falls within the setback limits.  The County Engineer will consider variances on a case-by-case basis.

 

Prohibition of Jumping/Diving from County-Owned Bridges

Prohibits jumping and/or diving from any bridge owned by Jones County.

 

Flood Plain Management Ordinance

Regulates all new or substantially improved building within flood hazard areas.  To determine whether your building lies within the flood hazard area contact the Jones County Engineer's Office.  A permit must be issued by the Jones County Engineer prior to construction within the flood hazard zone.

 

To view the ordinance go to the Board of Supervisors' section of this website and select County Ordinances.  Scroll to Title VI - Property and Land Use.  Chapter 1 is the Flood Plain Management Ordinance.

 

Engine Noise Reduction Ordinance

The purpose of this ordinance is to prohibit the use of any engine brake, compression brake or mechanical exhaust device designed to aid in the braking or deceleration of any vehicle that results in excessive, loud, unusual or explosive noise from such vehicle.

 

Dust Control Policy

Creates a permit requirement to treat a specified section of road with one of the four approved dust control products-calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, lignon sulphonate or soybean oil.