Design & Construction  Standards

Right-of-Way

Resources

• Alaska Right-of-Way Manual and Forms
• Alaska Utilities Manual
• e-Permits (online permitting)
  • ROWDyS Internal User's Manual
• Mailbox Installation and Supports
• Federal Aid Highways of Alaska
• Frequently Asked Questions about Right-of-Way
• Highway Signs for the Traveling Public (sign information, fees, application process)
  • Campaign Signs: Know Before You Post
  • Motorist Services Fee Summary and Application Data
  • Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS)
  • Recreational and Cultural Area Interest Signs (RCIA)
  • Tourist Information Kiosks
  • Memorial Signs
  • Logo Signs
• A History of Outdoor Advertising in Alaska
• Southeast Alaska Plats and Survey Data
• R-Map - Highway Corridor Right of Way Mapping (Internal DOT&PF, Log-In Required)
• ROW Map Search

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Policies and Procedures

• 05.05.030: Beautification Permits
  

Alaska Statutes

• Title 02. Aeronautics
  
• Title 19. Highways and Ferries
• Title 34. Property
• Title 38. Public Land
• Title 42. Public Utilities and Carriers and Energy Programs

Regulations

• Title 17. Transportation and Public Facilities

Federal Regulations

• Uniform Act PL 91-646 1970 including amendments
  The Uniform Act ensures the fair and equitable treatment of persons whose real estate property is acquired or who are displaced as a result of a federal or federally assisted project. Government-wide regulations provide procedural and other requirements (appraisals, payment of fair market value, notice to owners, etc.) in the acquisition of real property and provide for relocation payments and advisory assistance in the relocation of people or businesses.
  
  
• CFR 23 Part 710 FHWA Regulations
  The primary purpose of the requirements in this part is to ensure the prudent use of federal funds under Title 23 of the United States Code in the acquisition, management, and disposal of real property. In addition, other related provisions that apply are found at 49 CFR Part 24.
  
  
• CFR 49 Part 24 Uniform Act Regulations
  The purpose of this part is to promulgate rules to implement the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 USC 4601 et seq.)

Organizations

• FHWA Office of Real Estate Services
  The information on these real estate pages is a resource on FHWA programs and activities for property owners and occupants, transportation improvement program professionals, and highway right-of-way and other public acquisition program officials.
  
  
• International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA)
  Since its inception as a not-for-profit association in 1934, the IRWA has united the efforts of its members toward individual development, improved service to employers the public, and advancement in knowledge related to the professional tasks of its members.

Appraisals

• Appraisal Foundation
  
• Appraisal Guidelines