<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 47-61. - Scope.</div>
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               (a)
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               In order to define, regulate, prohibit or abate acts, omissions or conditions detrimental
               to the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the county and the peace and dignity
               of the county, and to define and abate nuisances, the board of commissioners ordains
               this article governing the closing of streets, roads and easements within its territorial
               jurisdiction.
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               (b)
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               Except as hereinafter limited, the county may permanently close:
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               (1)
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               Any public road or easement.
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               (2)
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               Any road or easement which is the subject of an offer of dedication to the public,
               but which offer of dedication has not been accepted in some recognized legal manner
               by proper public authority.
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               (c)
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               This article does not:
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               (1)
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               Authorize the county to regulate or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic on a street
               or highway under the control of the board of transportation nor to regulate or control
               any right-of-way or right of passage belonging to a public utility, electric or telephone
               membership corporation, or public agency of the state.
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               (2)
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               Authorize the county to regulate or control a highway right-of-way in a manner inconsistent
               with state law or an ordinance of the board of transportation.
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               (3)
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               Apply to public roads or easements for public roads under the control and supervision
               of the department of transportation.
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               (4)
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               Apply to any road, street or easement within a city or municipal corporation situated
               within the county.
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               (Code 1978, Â§ 14-16)
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