What are the rules regarding roadway (access) easements?
County approved roadway easements are required when a parcel does not have the necessary frontage on a dedicated right-of-way (120’ in most areas). Roadway easements are reviewed administratively and do not require a public hearing if all Zoning Ordinance standards are met. Applications for roadway easements are submitted to DPS staff and are routed to the Allen County Surveyor, Allen County Highway Department, and the Board of Health for approval. Please read the Roadway Easement Information Sheet for further information on application and requirements. Metes and bounds parcels utilizing roadway easements must still conform to the one conveyance per 12 months rule. 4. I purchased land and need an address. Who assigns addresses and what is the procedure to get one? The Department of Planning Services issues address to all parcels in Allen County including Fort Wayne, Grabill, Huntertown, Monroeville, and Woodburn. For address requests in Leo-Cedarville and New Haven, you must contact t
