710.540 Rail lines and utility corridors.
A. Characteristics. This category includes railroad tracks and lines for the movement of trains. The land may be owned or leased by the railroad. The category also includes public or private passageways, including easements, for the express purpose of transmitting electricity, gas, oil, water, sewage, communication signals, or other similar services on a regional level.
B. Examples. Examples include rail trunk and feeder lines; regional electrical transmission lines; and regional gas and oil pipelines.
C. Exceptions.
(1) Railroad lead and spur lines for delivery of rail cars to sites or for unloading of rail cars on specific sites are classified as accessory to the primary use of the site.
(2) Rail lines and utility corridors that are located within motor vehicle right-of-way are not included.
(3) Light rail lines are not included.
(4) Railroad yards.