Jul 27, 2015 · Generally, granting someone a 50 foot right of way means that the neighbor has the right to pass over any or all of the portion of land that the right of way covers. Neither of you would be able to build on that strip of land.

Jun 14, 2021 · Of the 50 feet, the road width that is actually paved is about half of that, or 25 feet. That means that there is an additional 25 feet of right of way land that is not paved but that is available for use by the municipality/county.

If the neighbor has a deed granting him a 50 foot right of way for ingress and egress, unfortunately, he is allowed to widen the road to 50 feet. He only wouldn't be allowed if the deed said something like "A 25 foot section in this 50 foot area," because that language would limit the total right of way.

Jun 9, 2012 · Often a county will set a minimum standard width and some have even made a declaration that "all their roads" have a set right of way. (This varies, but is often 50 or 60 feet.) Such a declaration, or even a set of State Aid road plans does …

Jul 16, 2018 · Right-of-way means your local government can dig and remove several feet of your yard to expand a road or create a sidewalk as well any other reasons deemed necessary. (Photo: Tom Oder)

Sep 27, 2017 · In this two part series, I will try to cover the fundamentals of rights-of-way and the duties of local governments and abutting owners. This article will cover right-of-way fundamentals and the issues presented by use of rights-of-way for travel. The next article will cover sidewalks, utilities, trees and unused portions of the right-of-way.

Is the other owner allowed to put garages and kayaks, tar a driveway, put a culvert in, and park three cars on rest of the 50 foot right away? Am I required to pay for the culvert repairs? (I don’t drive over the culvert.)

The court of reasonableness wouldn't prevail if he actually had a right to the entire 50 feet, but based on what you've said, he doesn't. If the easement only requires that you provide a road somewhere within those 50 feet, your neighbor has no right to dictate where the road goes.

Dec 31, 2024 · For public roads, the total right of way is generally 50 feet wide, including the road itself. Right of way widths can vary, with highways sometimes requiring easements up to 200 feet. Local regulations and traffic demands can influence …

Oct 16, 2023 · The right of way in most residential places is planned to be 50 feet wide. The paved way or width is half of 50 feet i.e. 25 feet. That means the road authority has access to an additional 25 feet of right-of-way property that is not paved but is ready for usage.