Ohio § 5553.10
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5553.10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5553.10.
When, on the final hearing on the proposed improvement, the board of county commissioners
finds in favor of such improvement, and determines to proceed therewith, it shall
cause a record of the proceedings, including the survey, plat, and accurate and detailed
description of such improvement, to be entered forthwith in the proper road records
of the county by the county engineer. If the proceeding is for the location or establishment of a road, the board shall
open up the road as established and such road shall be a public road, and shall be
kept open, maintained, and improved as provided by law. If the proceeding is for the vacation of a road, the board shall order the road
vacated and it shall cease to be a public road. The board shall furnish the director of natural resources with a full and accurate
description or map of any right of way retained for public nonmotorized vehicular
recreational use. If the proceeding is for the alteration, widening, straightening, or change in the
direction of a road, the board shall make the necessary order to accomplish such purpose. Any part of the road made unnecessary by any change or alteration shall be ordered
vacated. No road shall be opened or property taken until all compensation and damages allowed
are paid, or the amount thereof, as allowed in accordance with sections 163.01 to 163.22, inclusive, of the Revised Code . A road, or part thereof, which remains unopened for seven years after the order establishing
it was made or authority granted for opening it shall be vacated, and the right to
build it pursuant to the establishment in the original proceedings therefor shall
be barred.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5553.10
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5553.10 cover?
Section 5553.10 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 5553.10?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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