TOWN OF TREMPEALEAU
ORDINANCE NO. 2026‑004
TOWN ROAD SPECIFICATIONS ORDINANCE
Section 1. Title and Purpose
1.1 Title. This ordinance shall be known as the Town of Trempealeau Road Specifications Ordinance.
1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish minimum construction and acceptance standards for any road proposed to be designated as a Town Road within the Town of Trempealeau.
Section 2. Authority
This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 82.50, § 82.52, Wis. Admin. Code Ch. Trans 204, and Wis. Stat. § 236.16.
Section 3. Inspection and Approval
3.1 The Town shall inspect all areas where roads are being considered for acceptance as a Town Road. 3.2 Final acceptance shall be determined solely by the Town Board.
Section 4. Construction Specifications for Newly Built Town Roads
4.1 Base Course Requirements a. Minimum 4 inches of compacted rock b. Rock used for base must be 3 inches or smaller, determined by sub‑base conditions
4.2 Crushed Rock Layer a. Minimum 6 inches of compacted crushed rock
4.3 Bituminous Surface a. Minimum 2 ½ inches of compacted bituminous mat
Section 5. Roadway Width Requirements
5.1 Desired minimum top width of 26 feet. 5.2 Minimum 22‑foot bituminous mat (blacktop). 5.3 Minimum 2 ½ inches bituminous mat after compaction. 5.4 Minimum 2‑foot shoulder on each side of the bituminous mat. 5.5 The Town Board may modify road width requirements at its discretion when site‑specific conditions warrant narrower road beds (e.g., 18‑foot or 20‑foot bituminous mat). 5.6 No road shall be accepted with less than 18 feet of compacted bituminous mat. 5.7 The Town Board may approve a gravel top in certain soil conditions.
Section 6. Ditching and Culverts
6.1 Roadway ditching must be completed with proper elevation to ensure adequate drainage. 6.2 Culverts deemed necessary by the Town shall: a. Be installed at the requested elevation b. Be at least 2 feet greater than the base course width c. Have diameter and length subject to Town Board approval after flowage evaluation
Section 7. Cul‑de‑Sac Requirements
7.1 Minimum diameter of 110 feet. 7.2 All mailboxes shall be placed in one designated area. 7.3 No center island permitted. 7.4 Maximum of three (3) driveways unless a specific exception is granted by the Town Board.
Section 8. Inspection Prior to Blacktopping
8.1 All roads and road base must be inspected by Town Board member(s) prior to blacktopping.
Section 9. Dead‑End Roads
9.1 Dead‑end roads serving fewer than three (3) homes will not be considered for acceptance as Town Roads unless an exception is granted by the Town Board.
Section 10. Amendments
10.1 Road specifications are subject to change by authority of the Town of Trempealeau Board.
SIGNATURES
Developer: _____________________________________________Date: __________________
Town Board Chairman: ___________________________________Date: __________________
Town Board Supervisor 1: _________________________________Date: __________________
Town Board Supervisor 2: _________________________________Date: __________________
Town Board Supervisor 3: _________________________________Date: __________________
Town Board Supervisor 4: _________________________________Date: __________________
Attest:
_________________________
Shiloh Marthaler, Clerk/Treasurer
Adopted: October 8, 2026
Published: October 14, 2026
Effective: October 14, 2026