Right of Way

Overview

The purpose of the CDOT Right of Way Manual is to provide guidance in all phases of acquiring, managing and disposing of real property. It is based on federal and state statutes, rules, policies, and procedures related to the real estate, condemnation, and relocation. The ROW Manual is an online document accessible via the internet. Each chapter and their related documents are posted and maintained on this site independent of each. Updates may be posted at any time.

• Right of Way Chapter 1 - General
• Right of Way Chapter 2 - ROW Plans.pdf
  • Right of Way Chapter 2 - Summary of Changes 2026 - Right of Way Plans
  • Right of Way Parcel Letter Identifiers.pdf
  • Right of Way Chapter 2 - Example Description Remainder Parcel
  • State Board Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
  • CDOT CADD Configuration
  • CDOT Property Description
    • Template.docx
    • Example of Description for access control line.pdf
    • Example Description Right of Way Parcel.pdf
    • Example Description Railroad Easement.pdf
    • Example Description Permanent Easement.pdf
    • Example Description Utility Easement.pdf
    • Example Description Remainder Parcel.pdf
    • Example Description For Conversion Purposes.pdf
    • Example Description Access-No Access Point.pdf
    • Example description access no access point
    • Example Advance of Plans parcel purchase.pdf
  • Right of Way Plans
    • Right of Way Plans - Modified HS Survey Tabulation Sheet 2024.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Title sheet 1.01 of Federal funded.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Title sheet 1.01 for State funded.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Title sheet 1.01 for Local Agency.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Sheet 2.01 Tabulation of Properties.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Sheet 3.02 Right of Way Project Control Coordinate tables.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Sheet 5.01 Monumentation.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Sheet 5.02 Right of Way coordinate tables for project Easements.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Sheet 7.01 plans sheet for project parcels.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Sheet 8.01 parcels of ownership border.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Title sheet 3.01 ROW Project Control Diagram.pdf
    • Right of Way Plans - Title sheet 4.01 Land Survey Control Diagram.pdf
• Right of Way Chapter 3 - Appraisal.pdf
  
  • Exhibit: Update Summary April 2026.pdf
  • Exhibit: Formats Forms Documents.pdf
  • Exhibit: Appraiser Application - Requirements and Submittals
• Right of Way Chapter 4 - Acquisition.pdf
• Right of Way Chapter 5 - Relocation.pdf
• Right of Way Chapter 4 and 5 Updates.pdf
• Right of Way Chapter 7 - Property Management.pdf
• Right of Way Chapter 8 - Local Public Agencies.pdf
• Right of Way Chapter 9 - Functional Replacement of Real Property in Public Ownership.pdf
• Right of Way Chapter 10 - Settlements.pdf
• Right of Way Chapter 11 - State and Federal Lands Acquisitions.pdf

Supplemental Information