Section 1.04. Qualifications for rustic road designation.

 

(1)  A rustic road has outstanding natural features along its borders such as rugged natural terrain, native wildlife and native vegetation, or includes open areas with rustic or agricultural vistas which, singly or in combination, set this road apart from other roads as being something unique and distinct.

(2)  A rustic road is a low-volume local use public road which is usable year-round.

(3)  A rustic road functions as a local access road, i.e., one which serves the adjacent property owners and those wishing to travel by auto, bicycle or hiking, for purposes of enjoying its rustic features. This would generally preclude designating as a rustic road any road serving as a collector or arterial.

(4)  A rustic road is one not scheduled or anticipated for major improvement which would change its rustic characteristics.

(5)  A rustic road preferably has no high density development along it, but the development as exists at the time the road is designated shall be compatible with the surroundings and shall not detract from the rustic, natural, unspoiled character and visual impact of the road area.

(6)  A rustic road preferably has a minimum length of 2 miles and, where feasible, provides a completed closure or loop or connects to major highways at both ends of the route.

(7)  The land adjacent to the rustic road preferably is zoned compatible with the maintenance or preservation of its rustic character and low density development.

History: Cr. Register, May, 1981, No. 305 , eff. 6-1-81; correction in (3) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, July, 1995, No. 475 ; correction in (3) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register March 2002 No. 555 .