Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-132.3

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 761-132.3 - General requirements

(1) A route eligible for designation as an Iowa Byway must meet the definition of either a heritage byway or a scenic byway. A route may also be eligible for designation if segments of the route meet a combination of either a heritage byway or a scenic byway along its entire length.

(2) Primary roads, secondary roads and city streets are eligible for designation as Iowa Byways.

(3) A route eligible for designation as an Iowa Byway should be continuous and at least 20 miles in length.

(4) The governing body of each city and county through which a route passes must pass a formal resolution endorsing the application for Iowa Byway designation and agreeing to the responsibilities of having jurisdiction over a portion of a designated route.

(5) The initial installation of signs identifying an Iowa Byway including the accompanying posts and hardware necessary for installation shall be paid for and furnished by the department. Each roadway jurisdiction is responsible for the inventory and maintenance of signs provided by the department following the initial installation. The department will provide replacement signs for those that are damaged or missing and will be responsible for reinstallation on primary roads. The roadway jurisdiction will be responsible for reinstallation on secondary roads and city streets.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-132.3

Amended by IAB August 30, 2017/Volume XL, Number 5, effective 10/4/2017

Amended by IAB March 8, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 18, effective 4/12/2023