Stock Crossing Permits

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Applying for a stock crossing permit

All stock crossing permit applications will be assessed against Council's Bylaw in respect of underpass requirements. The outcome of this assessment may result in the application being declined or approved but with the construction of an underpass being required before a specific date.

Conditions

These conditions are extracted from the Stock Movement Bylaw 2014 and are not all that will be required to be met, merely an idea of what will be required to obtain a permit.

1. Stock crossing permits are for dairy cattle only
2. The crossing must have clear visibility as set out in the table below:
   
   

   Operating Speed (v85)*	Minimum Sigh Distances (metres)
   50 kph	45
   60 kph	65
   70 kph	85
   80 kph	115
   100 kph	140

   * The Engineering Manager will advise as to the operating speed on any particular section of the road.
   
   

Notes:

• The permit holder is to make clear provisions for removing animal droppings, mud etc from the road by washing, sweeping or grading and picking up the material for disposal at an off-the-road site. Any wash down facilities will need to comply with Waikato Regional Council requirements.
• Crossing of stock will not be permitted during hours of darkness or other periods of limited visibility unless approved flashing lights and traffic controls are employed.

Checklist

• Application form
• Traffic management plan
• Public Liability Insurance Certificate
• Council fee
• Stock Crossing Application Form