When is the “one rod” ditch buffer required on a county ditch?
All new ditches require a ditch buffer. Existing drainage systems are essentially grandfathered in, meaning they are allowed to continue without a one-rod buffer until the Drainage Authority orders a Re-determination of Benefits or a Determination of Benefits for an improvement is performed. Ditch buffers are required on all improvements.

Establishing ditch buffers is not required for most repairs. Some repairs, such as re-sloping, require viewers and a buffer must be established.

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1. What is a county ditch?
2. Can the general public hunt along or use a public ditch for recreational purposes?
3. A county ditch is blocked or needs repair. What can be done to solve this problem?
4. I want to do some work in a county ditch. How do I get permission?
5. Who pays for ditch improvements and repairs?
6. When is the “one rod” ditch buffer required on a county ditch?
7. What is a ditch repair?
8. What is a ditch improvement?