NR 64.14(2r)(b)1.1. For eligible applicants not receiving gas tax for a road on which all-terrain vehicles will also be traveling, not more than 50 percent of the per-mile rate as identified in sub. (2)
NR 64.14(2r)(b)2.2. For eligible applicants receiving gas tax for a road on which all-terrain vehicles will also be traveling, the per-mile rate identified in sub. (2) minus the gas tax received, not to exceed 50 percent of rate in sub. (2).
NR 64.14(3)(3)Area maintenance. The department may provide state aid for maintenance of an all-terrain vehicle area equal to 50 percent of the approved eligible project costs to maintain the all-terrain vehicle area. Sponsors receiving maintenance aid for all-terrain vehicle areas from the motorcycle recreation program are not eligible for maintenance aid under the all-terrain vehicle aids program.
NR 64.14(4)(4)Proration. Should funds not be sufficient to satisfy the total request for a priority ranked purpose, i.e., either maintenance, insurance, or land acquisition, the funds shall be distributed to sponsors on a proportional basis for that purpose.
NR 64.14(5)(5)Acquisition.
NR 64.14(5)(a)(a) Eligibility. Any town, village, city, county, or state or federal agency may receive aids to purchase lands or secure easements, leases, permits or other appropriate agreements, written or oral, permitting use of private property for public all-terrain vehicle trails, facilities and areas.
NR 64.14(5)(b)(b) Fee simple. The cost of purchasing land in fee simple for all-terrain vehicles shall be based on the appraised value of the land.
NR 64.14(5)(c)(c) Easement or lease. For trail purposes, the width of the all-terrain vehicle right-of-way may not exceed one rod. The easement or lease shall contain, at a minimum, the right to sign, right of limited construction, right to maintain, right of use by all-terrain vehicles and necessary trail grooming equipment. Cost sharing is limited to the minimum land area necessary for the all-terrain vehicle trail.
NR 64.14(5)(c)1.1. All local units of government, state and federal agencies shall certify to the department that easements, leases, permits, or other appropriate agreements secured grant public access and use of the land for all-terrain vehicles. The local units, state or federal agencies shall maintain a current file of all easements, leases or permits which include the name of the property owner, description of the property, duration of the lease, easement or permit, and amount to be paid for the lease, easement or permit.
NR 64.14(5)(c)2.2. The department may provide aid to pay $.10 cents per rod for easements or leases for an all-terrain vehicle trail.
NR 64.14(5)(c)3.3. The cost of leasing land for all-terrain vehicles other than trail right-of-ways shall be based on the appraised value of the easement.
NR 64.14(6)(6)Development.
NR 64.14(6)(a)(a) Development shall begin within one year of the date land is acquired.
NR 64.14(6)(b)(b) All-terrain vehicle trail shall meet the following design requirements and specifications:
NR 64.14(6)(b)1.1. The minimum cleared width for one way trails is 6 feet and the maximum is 8 feet.
NR 64.14(6)(b)2.2. The minimum cleared width for two way trails is 10 feet and the maximum is 12 feet.
NR 64.14(6)(b)3.3. A height of 8 feet above the trail shall be cleared.
NR 64.14(6)(b)4.4. All-terrain vehicle trails may not be routed over bodies of water. If stream crossings make bridging necessary, bridges shall be at least 8 feet wide clear of obstruction. If the bridge is located on an abandoned railroad grade, the bridge width shall be at least 10 feet clear of obstruction. The department shall determine the need for bridging or if fords or ice crossings may be used.
NR 64.14(6)(b)5.5. Trails shall not be routed through wilderness areas, game preserves, winter browse areas, experimental stations, nurseries, or plantations.
NR 64.14(6)(c)(c) Signs for use on all-terrain vehicle trails shall have the same specifications as those under s. NR 50.09 (4) (c) 3. b. with the following additions:
WINTER USE TRAIL MARKER
SUMMER USE TRAIL MARKER
YEAR ROUND USE TRAIL MARKER
NR 64.14(6)(c)1.1. Purpose: To delineate when the trail is available for all-terrain vehicle use during the year.
Size: 6 inches by 6 inches
Color: For winter use trails, the sign shall be a reflective white background, reflective brown border and symbol, and reflectorized words WINTER USE. For summer use trails, the sign shall have a reflectorized brown background, reflectorized white border and symbol, and reflectorized words SUMMER USE. For year-around use trails, the sign shall be split in half with the upper half using the winter design and colors and the lower half using the summer design and colors.
NR 64.14 NoteNote: The department considers signs with titles indicating ”WINTER” or ”SUMMER” to be the equivalent to signs with titles indicating ”WINTER USE” or ”SUMMER USE”.