0669 Subdivision Regs. II ORDINANCE NO. 669
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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS AND SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 163 F.S. requires local governments to adopt local regulations that
implement adopted Comprehensive Growth Management Plans;
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has adopted a Comprehensive Growth Management
Plan in accordance with Chapter 163 F.S.entitled City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the attached standards to be adopted by reference partially fulfill the Chapter
163 F.S. requirements to adopt local regulations and standards consistent with
implementing the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, in regular session as follows:
Section 1 In the "Code of Ordinance, City of Okeechobee, Florida, General Ordinances of
the City" Chapter 14 SUBDIVISIONS shall be repealed:
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Section 2 Ordinance Number 398 and Ordinance Number 580 shall be repealed.
Section 3 The attached document entitled "City of Okeechobee, Florida Unified Land
Development Code, Subdivision Regulations and Standards for Design Construction and
Maintenance of City Streets" Sections 3.00.00 through 3.10.03 (hereinafter referred to as the
regulation) is hereby made part of this ordinance and adopted by reference.
Section 4 Severability Clause: Should any provision or section of this ordinance or the
regulations adopted by reference and attached to this ordinance be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional and invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of this ordinance of the regulations as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the
part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 4 All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance or the
regulations adopted by reference are hereby repealed.
Section 5 This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption by the City Council.
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Introduced for first reading and set for final public hearing this 3rd day of May
1994.
James E. Kirk,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. omas, CMC
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on second reading and final public hearing this 17th day of
May 1994.
James E. Kirk,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE • FLORIDA
UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Volume 3 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
AND STANDARDS FOR DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF CITY STREETS
Adopted May 17, 1994 by Ordinance No. 669
CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Subdivision Regulations
and
Standards for Design,
Construction and Maintenance
of City Streets
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
3.00.00 GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.00.01 Purpose and Intent
Land subdivision is the first step in community development. Once land has been subdivided into
street, lots and blocks and publicly recorded, the correction of defects is costly and difficult.
Subdivided land sooner or later becomes a public responsibility, in that roads, drainage and utilities
must be maintained and various customary city services must be provided. The welfare of the entire
city is directly affected by land subdivision. It is to the interest of all taxpayers and citizens, the
developer, and future residents that subdivisions be conceived,designed, and developed in accordance
with sound practice and appropriate standards.
The intent and purpose of this volume is to aid in the harmonious development of the City; to secure
a coordinated layout and adequate provision for traffic; to secure adequate provision for light, air,
recreation, transportation, potable water, flood prevention, drainage, wastewater, other sanitary
facilities, and other city services; and to that end to prevent and prohibit the subdivision of land in the
city that will not be accomplished in accordance with these regulations.
In addition to the design requirements for construction of such required improvements as roads and
drainage, as set out herein, compliance with the intent of these regulations require that good design
be practiced in subdivision planning, valuable and scenic natural features conserved, and adequate
'r'' open space be made available for public use. Size, shape and orientation of lots and blocks should
be carefully considered with relation to future use of the various lots to be created.
It is intended that these regulations shall be liberally constructed to accomplish their stated purposes.
3.00.02 Jurisdiction
The regulations herein set out shall apply to all lands presently within the incorporated limits of the
City of Okeechobee, Florida, and to any lands which may in the future be annexed to and be made
a part of the City of Okeechobee. No land shall be subdivided, or no building or structure or any part
thereof constructed, in any area of the city, after the effective date of these regulations unless such
subdivision conforms to the provisions of these regulations.
3.00.03 Applicability
In order to subdivide land and file a plat thereon,except merely to record boundaries of an ownership,
all requirements as set out in these regulations shall be met and the procedures as herein set forth shall
be followed.
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3.01.00 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of these regulations, certain words or terms used herein shall be interpreted as 410
follows:
The word "person" includes a fiuu, association,unincorporated group, organization partnership, trust,
company, or corporation as well as an individual.
The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and the plural
number includes the singular.
The word "shall" is mandatory; the word "may" is permissive.
The words "used" or "occupied" include the words "intended", "designed", or "arranged to be used"
or "occupied".
The word "plot" includes the words "lot" or "parcel". A lot is also identified as a single unit in a
subdivision.
The word "building" includes the word "structure" and shall be constructed as if followed by the
phrase "or part thereof'.
The word "land" includes water surface and land under water.
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Other terms are defined as follows:
Alleys - Alleys are minor ways which are used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or
the side of properties otherwise abutting on a street.
City Administrator - Where the term City Administrator is used it shall mean the person filling the
position or his designee.
Code - The Unified Land Development Code of the City of Okeechobee - - Volumes 1 through 4.
Bond, Surety- A performance-payment Bond,and other instruments of security, furnished to the City
by the developer and the developer's surety that the public improvements will be completed and
completed in accordance with the approved final plat.
Cul-de-sac -A cul-de-sac is a minor street intersection with another street at one end and terminating
at the other in a vehicular turn around.
Developer - A developer is a person, or his agent, who undertakes the activities covered by these
regulations,particularly the preparation and presentation of a subdivision plat showing the layout of
the land and the improvements involved thereof. Inasmuch as the subdivision plat is merely a
necessary means to the end of assuring a satisfactory development, the term "developer" includes the
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term"subdivider", even though the identity of persons involved in successive stages of a project may
r.r• vary.
Developer's agreement - A developer's agreement is the agreement entered into between the
developer and the City of Okeechobee, defining in detail the responsibility of both parties and the
conditions for acceptance and recording of the plat. It may include utility agreements for both water
and wastewater.
Easement- An easement is a right-of-way granted for limited use of private property for a public or
quasi-public purpose.
Engineer - An engineer is an engineer licensed in Florida and qualified to perform duties for a
developer under the terms of these regulations.
Improvements.public -Public improvements are any of the following, which are listed only for the
purpose of illustration and emphasis: Streets, pavement, with or without curbs and gutters;
sidewalks, alleys and alley pavement; water mains; sanitary wastewater; storm wastewater or storm
drainage; electricity; street name signs, street trees, and similar public requirements or amenities.
Lot depth - Lot depth is the mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lines of a lot.
Lot width - Lot width is the horizontal distance between the side lines of a lot at the depth of the
required front yard or at the front lot line where no building setback is required.
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Plat -A plat is a map,diagram, or graphic representation of real property which has been subdivided
into lots, plots or parcels and showing such facilities and public improvements as may be required
under this chapter. The verb "to plat" shall mean to make or prepare a plat.
Right-of-way (ROW) - Right-of-way is lands conveyed or dedicated to the public to be used for a
street, alley, walkway, drainage facility or other public purpose.
Sight distance- Sight distance is the maximum extent of unobstructed vision (in a horizontal plane)
along a street located at any given point on the street.
Street- A street is a way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as a street, highway, thoroughfare,
parkway, throughway,road, avenue,boulevard, lane,place, or however otherwise designated. Where
width is designated, such width is right-of-way width.
Street.collector- A collector street is a street with a right-of-way of at least one hundred (100) feet
which, in addition to giving access to abutting properties, carries traffic from minor street to the
major system of arterial street and highways, including the principal entrance street or streets of a
residential development and streets for circulation within a development.
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Street. arterial- A major arterial street is a street or highway used primarily for fast and heavy traffic
traveling considerable distances with a width of right-of-way of one hundred and fifty (150) feet or
more.
Street. marginal access - A marginal access street is a minor street a least fifty (50) feet in width
parallel to and adjacent to arterial streets or highways and which provides access to abutting property
and protection from through traffic. A marginal access street may also be called a frontage or service
road.
Street. local - A minor street used primarily for access to abutting properties and not for through
traffic with a right-of-way of at least fifty (50) feet.
Subdivision- Subdivision is the division of land into three (3) or more lots, sites, or parcels, any one
of which contains two (2) acres or less in area,or, if a new street or easement for street purposes or
the establishment or dedication of a highway, street,or alleys is involved, any division of a parcel of
land. The term includes resubdivision and, when appropriate to the context, shall relate to the process
of subdividing or to the land subdivided. The sale or exchange of small parcels of land to or between
adjoining property owners where such sale or exchange does not create additional lots shall not be
considered a subdivision of land.
Surveyor- Surveyor refers to land surveyor registered in Florida, and engaged by the developer to
survey and prepare the plat of the land proposed for subdivision.
Walkway- A walkway is a right-of-way intended primarily for pedestrians,excluding self-propelled
vehicles.
Way.Bicycle - A bicycle way is a right-of-way intended primarily for the use of bicyclists,excluding
self-propelled vehicles.
Work-Work shall include all construction shown or required on the plat as approved as well as all
required construction as shown on approved plans and specifications for all facilities and features of
any kind.
3.02.00 PREPARATION OF PLATS
Maps and plats are to be prepared by registered surveyors and construction plans and specifications
for required improvements shall be prepared by a registered engineer.
3.03.00 PREAPPLICATION PROCEDURE
3.03.01 Prior to the filing of an application for conditional approval of the preliminary plat,
the developer or subdivider shall submit to the City Council, through the City Administrator,plans
and data as specified in the Unified Land Development Code. This step does not require formal
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application, fee,or filing of plat with the City Council. The specified plans and data shall be filed with
the City Administrator who will in turn refer the material to appropriate city departments for review,
eta, comment,criticism and suggestion. The City Administrator shall compile such comments, criticisms
and suggestions and submit them with the preapplication plans and data to the City Council.
3.03.02 Within thirty(30)days after receipt by the City of the preapplication material, the City
Council shall inform the developer that the plans and data as submitted or as modified do or do not
meet the objectives of these regulations. When the City finds the plans and data do not meet the
objectives of these regulations, it shall express in writing its reasons therefore.
3.04.00 PROCEDURE OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
AND APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR REQUIRED
IMPROVEMENTS
3.04.01 On reaching conclusions under preapplication procedure, as outlined in Section
3.03.00 above,regarding his general purposes and objectives, the developer will prepare a preliminary
plat, together with improvement and construction plans and other supplementary material as specified
in Section 3.08.02.
3.04.02 Four (4) copies of the preliminary plat, improvement and construction plans, and
supplementary material specified shall be submitted to the City Council through the City
Administrator with written application for conditional approval at least fourteen (14) days prior to
the meeting at which it is to be considered.
3.04.03 The City Administrator shall be the agent for reporting in writing to the City Council
that recommendations, findings, or reports of the appropriate city departments to which he refers the
materials specified in subsection (2) above, together with an analysis of compliance or non-
compliance with regulations applicable to the preliminary plat and required supplementary materials.
The City shall check to determine whether any taxes remain unpaid on the land in question.
3.04.04 At a public meeting, the City Council will receive reports on and review the
preliminary plat and required improvement and construction plans and supplementary materials to
determine compliance with applicable regulations. The developer, adjoining owners and other
persons interested in or affected by the proposed subdivision shall have a right to be heard in person,
by letter,or by agent or attorney before action is taken by the City Council.
3.04.05 The City Council may conditionally accept the preliminary plat and approve the
required construction and improvement plans and supplementary materials as presented, or with
minor modifications, if found to be in compliance with these regulations, or may refuse to accept the
preliminary plat and required construction and improvements plans supplementary materials when not
found to be in compliance with,or readily capable of being revised to comply with,these regulations.
If the Council refuses to accept the preliminary plat and required construction and improvement plans
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and supplementary materials, the Council shall state in writing the particular basis for the refusal and
a copy thereof shall be furnished the developer.
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3.04.06 At this stage,the City Council, with the aid of the City Administrator and appropriate
city departments shall,if conditional acceptance of the preliminary plat and required construction and
improvement plans and supplementary materials be given,work out an agreement or agreements with
the developer to include, but not to be limited to, provisions for carrying out the required
construction and improvements to completion and the developing of the subdivision stages, if the
proposed subdivision be a large one and the Council shall find that development in stages is consistent
with the intent and purposes of these regulations.
3.04.07 The action of the City Council shall be noted on two copies of the preliminary plat,
references, and attached to any conditions made. One copy shall be returned to the developer and
the other retained in the office of the City Administrator.
3.04.08 Conditional acceptance of the preliminary plat and approval of construction plans for
required improvements and required supplementary materials shall not constitute acceptance of the
final plat. Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of acceptance of the layout submitted on the
preliminary plat as a guide to the preparation of the final plat and approval of construction plans for
required improvements and required supplementary materials.
3.05.00 PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT
3.05.01 The final plat shall conform substantially to the preliminary plat as approved, and, if 4.011
desired by the developer and approved by the City Council, it may constitute only that portion of the
approved preliminary plat which he proposed to record and develop at the time; provided however,
that such portion conforms to all requirements of these regulations.
3.05.02 The final plat and required supplementary material shall be submitted for approval by
the City Council through the City Administrator and for recording upon fulfillment of the
requirements of these regulations and any conditions imposed at the time of conditional approval of
the preliminary plat. The final plat shall conform to all applicable provisions of Chapter 177,Florida
Statutes.
3.05.03 Application for approval of the final plat and approval of construction of required
improvements and required supplementary materials shall be submitted in writing at least fourteen
(14)days prior to the City Council meeting at which it is to be considered. The application shall be
checked by the City Administrator and other appropriate city departments for compliance with
applicable regulations. The City Administrator shall report in writing the findings of the city
departments to the City Council.
3.05.04 Copies of the final plat and required supplementary material shall be prepared as
specified in Section 3.08.03 and shall be submitted within twelve (12) months after approval of the
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preliminary plat; otherwise such conditional approval of the preliminary plat shall become null and
�•.• void unless an extension of time is applied for in writing and granted by the City Council.
3.05.05 One (1) approved mylar and two (2) reproducible prints and three (3) paper prints
of the final plat and one (1) copy of the required supplementary material shall be submitted for
the files of the City. Additional prints may be required upon demonstrated need of the City.
3.05.06 The City Council shall accept, reject, or modify the final plat in conformity with these
regulations.
3.05.07 Failure to comply with the provisions of these regulations and other applicable
statutes and ordinances shall be cause for refusing to accept the final plat.
3.06.00 DESIGN STANDARDS
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3.06.01 Streets
A. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade, design, construction, maintenance and
location of all streets shall conform to the Future Traffic Circulation Map of the City of
Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan, The Manual of Standards for Design, Construction and
Maintenance for City Streets (hereinafter referred to as the Public Works Manual). New
streets shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned streets, topographical
conditions, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the
proposed uses of the land to be served by such street.
The Public Works Manual is to be administered by the Department of Public Works, and may
from time-to-time be amended or changed by the Director with the approval of the City
Administrator. Any variations from the standards contained within the Public Works Manual
shall be reviewed in advance by the Director and approved by the City Administrator.
B. Where such is not shown on the Future Traffic Circulation Map, the arrangement of streets
in a subdivision shall either;
1) Provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing principal streets in
surrounding areas; or
2) Conform to a plan for the neighborhood approved or adopted by the City Council
to meet a particular situation where topographical or other conditions made
continuance or conformance to existing streets impracticable.
C. Within Florida Department of Transportation highways and other divided City streets, the
City will require medians to be designed and constructed by the developer with curbs,
concrete and brick, and provided with planting beds as shown in the Public Works Manual.
Concrete traffic separators shall extend for the entire length of left turn lanes. Where an
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access management plan has been agreed to by the City and the Florida Department of
Transportation, medians shall be modified as necessary to conform to that agreement.
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Landscaping and irrigation systems shall also be provided by the developer after approval
by the City Administrator.
D. Local streets shall be so laid out that their use by through traffic will be discouraged.
E. Where a subdivision abuts on or contains an existing or proposed arterial street, the Council
may require marginal access streets, reverse frontage with a decorative block wall contained
in a nonaccess reservation along the rear property line, deep lots with rear service alleys, or
such other treatment as may be necessary for adequate protection of residential properties
and to afford separation of through and local traffic. Where a decorative block wall is
approved, such wall shall be designed and constructed to be a minimum of five (5) feet in
height with stucco surface painted and be in conformance with the landscape requirements
of the Unified Land Development Code.
F. Where a subdivision borders on or contains a railroad right-of-way or limited access highway
right-of-way, the City Council may require a marginal access street approximately parallel
to and on each side of such right-of-way, at a distance suitable for the appropriate use of
the intervening land, as for park purposes in residential districts, or for commercial or
industrial purposes in appropriate districts. Distances involving rights-of-way shall also be
determined with due regard for the requirements of approach grades and future grade
separations.
G. Reserve strips controlling access to streets shall be prohibited except where their control is
definitely placed in the City under conditions approved by the City Council.
H. Street jogs with center line offsets of less than one hundred and fifty (150) feet shall be
avoided, except where topographic situations make this provision impractical.
A tangent at least two hundred and fifty (250) feet long shall be introduced between curves
on arterial and collector streets.
J. When connecting street lines deflect from each other at any one point by more than ten (10)
degrees, they shall be connected by a curve with a radius adequate to insure a sight distance
of not less than one hundred and fifty (150) feet for local streets, three hundred feet for
collector streets, and five hundred (500) feet for arterial streets.
K. Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles and no street
shall intersect any other street at less than a seventy-five (75) degree angle.
L. Property lines at street intersections shall be rounded with a radius of ten (10) feet, or of
a greater radius where the City Council may deem it necessary. The City Council may
permit comparable cutoffs or chords in place of rounded corners.
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M. There shall be no private streets or easements for street use platted in any subdivision without
the specific approval of the City Council. Where the City Council approves private streets,
the Council shall insure that adequate,provision is made for the initial installation and future
maintenance of such streets, to the end that such streets shall not become a future charge
upon the City. Private streets shall be designed and constructed to the specifications of the
Public Works Manual.
N. Street right-of-way width shall be as provided in Section 3.01.00 above.
0. Sight distances shall be as provided in the Public Works Manual.
The plat should indicate setback requirements on any street where they would be applicable.
Additional right-of-way may be required to promote public safety and convenience, or to
insure adequate access,circulation, and parking in high density residential areas, commercial
areas, business areas, or industrial areas.
Where a subdivision abuts on or contains an existing street of inadequate right-of-way width,
additional right-of-way in conformity with the above standards shall be required for new
subdivisions.
P. Half or partial streets shall be prohibited. Wherever a half street is adjacent to a tract to be
subdivided, the other half of the street shall be platted within such tract.
Q. Dead-end streets, designed to be so permanently, shall be prohibited except when designed
as cul-de-sacs. Such streets shall be as provided in the Public Works Manual without special
permission of the City Council, where due to unusual circumstances involving larger designs
or topographical conditions a greater length may be deemed necessary
R. Street names and lots numbers shall conform to the street naming and lot numbering plan of
the City.
S. Street grades shall be determined in relation to the drainage installations for the subdivision;
wherever feasible, street grades shall not exceed five percent (5%) or less than one-half
percent (0.50%) unless otherwise approved by the City.
3.06.02 Alleys
A. Alleys shall be provided in commercial and industrial districts, except that the City Council
may waive this requirements where other definite and assured provision is made for service
access, such as off-street loading, unloading, and parking consistent with and adequate for
the uses proposed. Alleys may be allowed in residential districts.
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B. The width of an alley shall not be less than twenty (20)feet.
C. Alley intersections and sharp changes in alignment shall be avoided, but where necessary,
corners shall be cut off sufficiently to permit safe vehicular movements.
D. Dead-end alleys shall be prohibited.
3.06.03 Easements
A. Normally, utility easements across lots or centered on rear or side lot lines will be permitted.
Where, due to topography or other circumstances beyond the control of the developer, such
easements are deemed by the City Council to be necessary to the reasonable development of
the property, such easements shall be at least twenty (20) feet wide.
B. Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course,drainage way, channel, or stream, there
shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially
with the lines of such water course plus fifteen (15) on both sides. Further width or
construction, or both, as necessary for the purpose of storm drainage facilities shall be
required. Parallel street or parkways may be required in connection therewith where
necessary for service maintenance and other measures for safety as may be required.
C. Other easements may be required for drainage purposes of such size and location as may be
determined by the City.
D. Where necessary to safety and convenience, pedestrian and service easements shall be
provided. Such pedestrian and service easements may include,or be included in,easements
required in (A), (B), and (C) above.
3.06.04 Blocks
A. The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to:
1) Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use
contemplated.
2) Applicable,requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions.
3) Needs for convenient access, circulation,control, and safety of street and pedestrian
traffic and fire protection.
4) Limitations and opportunities of topography,with special emphasis on drainage of the
proposed subdivision and the possible adverse effects of that drainage on properties
nearly or adjoining the subdivision.
B. Block lengths should not exceed two thousand,two hundred(2,200) feet, or be less than four
hundred(400) feet in residential areas, except where special topographical conditions exist.
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C. Pedestrian crosswalks and bicycle ways, each not less than ten (10) feet wide, may be
required where deemed essential to provide circulation, or access to schools,playgrounds,
shopping centers, transportation, and other community facilities.
3.06.05 Lots
A. The lot size, width,depth, shape and orientation, and the minimum building setback lines shall
be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development and use
contemplated. Lot arrangement and design shall be such that all lots will provide satisfactory
and desirable building sites in conformance with the development design improvement
standards of this Code.
B. Depth and width of all parcels shall be adequate to provide for the off-street service and
parking facilities required by the type of use and development contemplated and the standards
of design provided by this Code.
C. Corner lots for residential use shall have not less than twenty five percent (25%) extra width,
greater than the average of corresponding interior lots of the same block, to permit
appropriate building setbacks from and orientation to both streets.
D. The subdividing of the land shall be such as to provide by means of a public street, each lot
with satisfactory and permanent access to an existing public street, provided that the City
Council may approve private streets when constructed to the specifications of the Public
Works Manual and when adequate provision for initial installation and future private
',r,,,,. maintenance is made for such streets.
E. Double frontage and reverse frontage lots should be avoided except where essential to
provide separation of residential development from traffic arteries or to overcome specific
disadvantages of topography and orientation. A decorative block wall as required by the
landscaping provisions of the Unified Land Development Code shall be provided as specified
in D above.
F. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines, and entrance of
automobiles from the lot to the street shall be approximately at right angles or radial to street
lines.
3.06.06 Public Sites and Open Spaces
A. Where a proposed park,playground, school,or other public use is located in whole or in part
in a subdivision, the City Council may require the reservation of such area within the
subdivision in those cases in which the City Council deems such requirements to be
reasonable and in the public interest. The City may, in such cases, seek the voluntary
dedication by the developer of such areas.
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3.07.00 REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
3.07.01 Monuments
A. Permanent reference markers shall be placed at each corner or change of direction on the
boundary lines of the lands being subdivided. All such permanent reference markers shall be
located and placed in conformity with Chapter 177.091(7), Florida Statutes, and the markers
shall meet the standards specified in Chapter 177.031 (15)Florida Statutes.
B. Permanent control points shall be set at such locations in the subdivisions as specified by
Chapter 177.091(8),Florida Statutes, and by the City. Permanent control points shall meet
the standards specified in Chapter 177.031(13),Florida Statutes.
C. All lot line boundaries shall be monumented as specified in Chapter 61 G 17 Fla. Ad. Code.
D. The location of all monuments under (A), (B) and (C) above shall be indicated on the final
plat.
E. All original corner markers shall be protected throughout the development. Should such,or
any, monuments, iron pipes, or iron pins serving as monuments, fall within pavements,
driveways or sidewalks they shall be secured to proposed grades by eight (8) inch concrete
pipes and a cast-iron cap for access to the original monument. All monuments must be in
place before the developer is released from bond, if bond has been posted. If no bond is
posted,monuments must be in place prior to the approval of the final plat. Any and all land
monuments subject to being disturbed or destroyed in the prosecution of construction shall
be accurately witnessed before construction and replaced at the expense of the developer
upon the completion of construction.
3.07.02 Storm Drainage
A. A drainage system shall be designed showing the ultimate disposition of the design storm.
All stormwater conveyance systems shall have adequate capacity to carry the runoff resulting
from rainfall intensity which may be expected for a ten (10) year storm period. Stormwater
treatment and disposal facilities shall be designed for a 25-year storm event of 24-hour
duration. Such facilities shall meet the design and performance standards established in
Section 17-25.025 F.A.C. The first inch of stormwater runoff shall be treated on-site,
pursuant to Section 17-3.051,F.A.C. Stormwater discharge facilities shall be designed such
that the receiving water body shall not be degraded below minimum conditions necessary to
assure the suitability of water for the designated use of its classification as established in
Chapter 17-3, F.A.C. These standards shall apply to all development and redevelopment.
Where there is substantial diversion of water, such diversion shall be accomplished so as to
prevent erosion.
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B. All drainage facilities shall be designed for a positive outfall to existing storm wastewater
New systems, lakes, canals, rivers, streams, or previously constructed city, county or state road
ditches. All water retention areas shall be fenced and shall be screened by appropriate trees
or shrubbery.
C. If the added runoff from the developed area will, in the judgment of the city, overtax or
overload the existing public stormwater system or roadway, then the developer shall include
in his plans sufficient work to enlarge the present facilities to care for the added drainage
imposed on the system.
D. Where land is subject to periodic flooding by the overflow from creeks,rivers, or streams, a
flood plain based on a twenty-five(25) year twenty-four(24) hour storm must be established
and clearly designated on the final plat. No building will be permitted within the area of the
flood plain unless the entire area to be utilized for building is filled to a height of three (3)feet
above the flood plain and proposed filling as approved by the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD).
E. Areas to be used for water retention purposes shall be designated as "General Purpose Areas"
on the plat and shall not be shown on the plat in any other way. Such areas shall in no
circumstances be given a lot designation in the subdivision. Such areas shall be held in
common ownership and maintained by the property owners' association. Said property
owners' association shall be provided for in the protective covenants specified in Section
3.08.02, with provisions that provide for maintenance of retention areas and assessment of
property owners by the City if the property owners' association fails to adequately maintain
said water retention areas. If the City Council agrees to accept the dedication of the water
retention areas, they shall be deeded as "General Purpose Areas" in a given block, as the case
may be.
F. Drainage facilities and necessary auxiliary improvements such as fencing and screening must
be constructed and approved before the developer is released from bond, if bond has been
posted. If no bond is posted,drainage facilities must be constructed and approved by the city
before the approval of final plat.
G. Not-with-standing the above, compliance with all SFWMD regulations is also required, and
the most restrictive condition between SFWMD and City requirements shall be accomplished.
3.07.03 Clearing and Grading Rights-of-way
The developer shall be required to clear all rights-of-way in accordance with the Public Works
Manual. The City Council may provide that trees need not be removed from the right-of-way, where
the preservation of such trees will not hinder the future maintenance of streets, drainage, or be a
hazard to vehicular or pedestrian safety. All debris shall be removed from rights-of-way.
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3.07.04 Bridges and Culverts
All bridges and culverts shall meet the standards specified by the Florida Department of ,
Transportation as contained in Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
Locations of bridges and culverts,with construction data and full specifications, shall be shown in an
exhibit, and approval or acceptance of the final plat shall not be accomplished unless such exhibit is
transmitted.
Bridges and culverts must be constructed and approved before the developer is released from bond,
if bond has been posted. If no bond is posted,bridges and culverts must be constructed and approved
by the City Administrator before the approval of the final plat.
3.07.05 Wastewater and Water
A. Standards for installation of water, wastewater and storm wastewater:
1) Installation of water and wastewater system shall comply with appropriate state
regulations and standard specifications provided in the Public Utilities Manual and the
Manual of Standards and Design Construction and Maintenance for Water and
Wastewater Systems, and shall be installed under the direction and supervision of, and
subject to the inspection and approval of the City. If any defects shall occur in the
water or sanitary wastewater facilities within one year from the date of acceptance by
the City, such defects shall be remedied and corrected at the developer's expense. The
specifications and location of fire hydrants shall be approved by the City.
2) All necessary storm drainage facilities, either underground pipe, drainage wells,
canals,or drainage ditches, shall be installed to city standards and specifications, and
subject to the approval of the city, so as to provide adequate disposal of surface water
and to maintain any natural watercourses. In areas where high ground water exists
and it is deemed necessary by the city for the protection of paved streets, underdrains
shall be installed. If any defects shall occur in the storm drainage system within one
year from the date of acceptance by the city, such defects shall be remedied and
corrected at the developer's expense.
3) Installations for water, wastewater and storm drainage shall be installed as specified
in this Unified Land Development Code.
3.07.06 Streets
A. All streets and public ways shall be cleared and graded to their full width of right-of-way and
to the established and approved grade as set out in Section 3.07.03. If required to prevent
erosion or excessive washing,protective measures shall be taken by the developer as required
by the City.
B. All streets shall be paved to the minimum applicable standard specified in the Public Works
Manual. Curbs and gutters may be required where storm drainage runoff necessitates this
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form of channelization; where curbs and gutters are not required, pavements edges shall be
bonded or otherwise strengthened to insure against pavement edge breakage.
3.08.00 PLATS AND DATA
3.08.01 Preapplication Plans and Data
In connection with the subdivision or resubdivision of land, the following materials are required at
the stage of preapplication:
A. General subdivision information shall describe or outline the existing conditions of the site,
including general information on drainage and topography, and the proposed development as
necessary to supplement the drawings required below. This information may include but is
not necessarily limited to data on existing covenants, land characteristics, and available
community facilities and utilities; and information describing the subdivision proposal such
as number of residential lots, typical width and depth,price range, business areas,other public
areas, proposed restrictive covenants, and proposed utilities and street improvements.
B. Location map shall show adjacent and surrounding properties the relationship of the proposed
subdivision to existing connuunity facilities which serve or influence it. Include development
name and location; main traffic arteries; shopping centers; elementary and high schools, parks
and playgrounds; principal places of employment; other community features such as railroads
and bus stations; hospitals and churches; title; scale; North arrow; and date.
,`"' C. Sketch plan on topographic survey shall show in simple sketch form the proposed layout of
streets, lots, and other features in relation to existing conditions. The sketch plan may be a
freehand pencil sketch made directly on a print of the topographic survey. In any event, the
sketch plan shall include either the existing topographic data listed in Section 3.08.02 below
or such of these data as the City Council determines is necessary for its consideration of the
proposed sketch plan.
3.08.02 Plats and Data for Conditional Acceptance or Approval
The preliminary plat shall be at a scale of not more than two hundred (200) feet to the inch. It shall
show or be accompanied by the following information:
A. Proposed subdivision name or identifying title, which shall not duplicate or closely
approximate the name of any other subdivision in the City.
B. Key plan, shown location of tract in reference to other areas of the City.
C. North arrow, graphic scale, scale, and data; basis of bearing (desired true bearing).
D. Name of the owner of the property or his authorized agent.
.,,., E. Name of the registered engineer or surveyor responsible for the plat and supporting data.
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F. Tract boundaries, with angles and distances.
G. Conditions on tract, including all existing water courses, drainage ditches, and bodies of
water;marshes;rock outcrop,isolated preservable trees one (1) foot or more in diameter, and
other significant features.
H. All existing streets and alleys on or adjacent to the tract, including name,right-of-way width,
street or pavement width, and established centerline elevations. Existing streets shall be
dimensioned to tract boundaries.
I. All existing property lines, easements, and rights-of-way and the purpose for which the
easements or rights-of-way have been established.
J. Location, names where applicable, and width of all proposed streets, alleys,rights-of-way,
easements, and purpose of easements, proposed lot lines with approximate dimensions; lot
numbers, and block numbers.
K. Ground elevations on the tract, based on U.S.C. & G. datum level at minimum contour
intervals sufficient to show disposition of surface drainage (city datum based on U.S.C. &G.
datum acceptable).
L. Subsurface conditions on the tract; location and results of tests made to ascertain subsurface
soil, rock, and ground water conditions; depth to ground water unless test pits are dry at a
depth of three (3) feet; location and results of soil percolation tests if individual wastewater
disposal systems are permitted. ••✓
M. Written statement and graphic representation and profiles, if necessary, showing proposed
grades of streets and facilities for drainage.
N. When applicable,future land use classifications on and near the tract.
O. Utilities on or adjacent to the tract. Indicate whether above or below ground.
P. Sites, if any, to be dedicated or reserved for public use.
Q. Preliminary specifications for required improvements, such as streets, curb and gutter, water,
sanitary wastewater, storm drainage, etc.
R. Title and certifications; present tract designation according to official records in office of
Okeechobee County Clerk; names and addresses of owners, including certification from
developer's attorney or abstract company that the dedicator of the plat is the owner of record
at the time plat is to be accepted for filing; statement from the owner that there are no
mortgages on the property; if there are none, or if there be a mortgage, a letter of
acknowledgement from the mortgagee stating that he approves the platting; certificate from
the developer's attorney, or the Okeechobee County Tax Collector, that all due taxes have
been paid at time application for conditional approval or acceptance is filed. •./i
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S. Draft of protective covenants, whereby the developer proposes to regulate land use in the
subdivision and otherwise protect the proposed development.
T. Statements in accord with Section 3.08.01A.
U. Draft of proposed developer's agreement.
3.08.03 Plats and Data for Final Acceptance or Approval
A. The final plat is to be prepared by a surveyor or engineer registered in the State of Florida and
to be clearly and legibly drawn as required for filing for record in Okeechobee County, and
in accordance with design standards and provisions of Chapter 177, Florida Statutes. Where
necessary, the plat may be several sheets accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire
subdivision. For large subdivisions, the final plat may be submitted for approval or
acceptance progressively in contiguous sections satisfactory to the City Council. If required
improvements are constructed without bond, all construction shall be in accord with these
regulations and with the developer's agreement; if constructed with bond, all plans for
required improvements shall be in accord with these regulations and with the developer's
agreements.
The final plat shall be at a scale of no more than two hundred (200) feet to the inch except
where special dispensation is granted by the City Council, and shall include the following
features:
Now 1) Subdivision name or identifying title and name of recorded owner,
2) Primary control points, approved by the City, or description and'ties' to such control
points, to which all dimensions, angles, bearings, and similar data on the plat shall be
referred;
3) North point, scale, graphic scale, and data; basis of bearing (desired true bearing);
4) Trace boundary lines,right-of-way lines of streets and easements, and other rights-of-
way, and property lines of residential lots and other sites, with accurate dimensions,
bearing or deflection angles, with radii, arcs, and central angles of all curves distances
to be accurate to hundredths of a foot and angles to nearest minute;
5) Location sketch showing location of subdivision with respect to section lines;
6) Location and description of all permanent reference markers and permanent control
points;
7) The exact name, locations, and widths along the property lines of all existing or
recorded streets intersecting or paralleling the boundaries of the tract;
8) The exact layout including street and alley lines and rights-of-way; street names,
bearings and widths (including widths along the lines of any obliquely intersecting
street); lengths of arcs and radii, points of curvature, and chord and length and
bearings; points of tangency or non-tangency intersects; all easements owned by or
rights-of-way provided for public utilities; all lot lines with dimensions in feet and
hundredths, and with bearings or angles if other than right angles to the street and
alley lines. All street names shall conform to the city system
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9) Lots to be numbered in numerical order beginning with one in each block, and blocks
to be lettered in alphabetical order;
10) Minimum building setback lines on all lots or other sites; •
11) The accurate outline of all property which is to be dedicated,reserved,or proposed
for public use, including open drainage courses and easements, and all property that
may be reserved by covenants in deeds for the common use of the property owners
in the subdivision,with the purposes indicated thereon;
12) Reference to recorded subdivision plats of adjoining platted land by record number,
name and date, the adjacent portions of which may be shown in outline form;
13) A complete description of the land intended to be subdivided;
14) Certification by registered surveyor or engineer attesting to the accuracy of the survey
and that the permanent reference markers and control points have been established
according to law and these regulations;
15) Space and form for the following necessary acceptance or approvals: a) Mayor of the
City; and b) Okeechobee County Clerk of the Circuit Court; and
16) The plat shall contain on the face thereof an unreserved dedication to the public of all
streets, highways, alleys, parks, parkways, easements, commons, or other public
places included within the plat, such dedication to be subscribed to by the legal and
equitable owners of such lands, which dedication shall be checked for accuracy of
description by the City Attorney and attested by a notary public.
B. Data for final approval shall include cross section and profiles of streets and any necessary
drainage facilities, approved by the City. The profiles shall be drawn to city standard scales
and elevations shall be based on a U.S.C. &G. datum plane.
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C. Protective covenants in form for recording shall be included with data for final approval.
D. No plat shall be accepted or approved unless and until all taxes and improvement liens levied
against the lands included in such plat have been paid and discharged.
E. No plan shall be accepted or approved for recording until the developer shall have entered
into an agreement, in form for recording with the City of Okeechobee specifying the
following, at a minimum:
1) The work to be done, and the time specified therefor, by the developer.
2) The exception, if any, approved by the City to standard requirements.
3) The participation in the development,if any, by the City of Okeechobee and the time
for completion of such work.
4) The lien, if any, imposed upon the land of the developer for any work performed by
the City.
5) The conditions under which building permits will be allowed within the subdivision
by the City.
6) The conveyance by the developer to the City of all water, wastewater, and storm lines
installed within dedicated public rights-of-way.
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7) The agreement of the developer to maintain and repair all streets constructed by the
developer in the subdivision for a period of one year after completion of the same, and
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F. The developer's agreement shall further contain a certification countersigned by the City
Administrator and showing the approval of the City Council that the developer has compiled
with one of the following alternatives:
1) Without bond. The developer's engineer shall, upon completion of the entire work
on the subdivision or on one or more units of the subdivision, as approved by the City
Council furnish the City Administrator with a written certificate of such completion,
accompanied by the records and data as herein prescribed; the City Administrator or
his authorized representative, shall recheck the plat and the work done and, if the
same shall be found to comply with these regulations,the City Council shall, on the
recommendation of the City Administrator, approve or accept the final plat.
2) With Bond. The developer shall furnish to the City within sixty (60) days after
approval or acceptance by the City Council of the final plat, and any event prior to
commencing any construction, a surety bond satisfactory to the City Council
guaranteeing that the work required will be completed in full accordance with the final
plat and all conditions attached thereto, copies of which shall be attached to and
constitute a part of the bond agreement. If the bond is not thus furnished, the final
approval or acceptance of the plat shall be automatically voided, and the plat shall not
be filed or recorded. One twelve (12) months extension of the bond may be granted
in the discretion of the City Council but not more than one such extension shall be
r granted. Said bond shall be in an amount to one hundred and twenty (120) percent
of the sum of engineering and construction contracts substantiated by either a signed
and sealed (by a professional engineer) opinion of probable costs or executed
contracts or both. The developer's agreement shall constitute a covenant by the City
and the developer-owner of the subdivision, the terms and conditions of which shall
run with the land; include a date at which time work will be completed in full
compliance with final plat conditions, and be binding upon all successors in interest
to the developer-owner.
G. Upon completion of the entire work on the subdivision or on one or more stages of the
subdivision, in accordance with the developer's agreement, the developer's engineer shall
furnish to the City a written certificate of such completion, accompanied by the records and
data as herein prescribed. The City shall recheck the plans and the work done and if the same
shall be found to comply with these regulations and are in accordance with the developer's
agreement, recommendations shall be made to the City Council for the acceptance of the
subdivision. The City Council, upon the recommendation of the City Administrator shall
approve the subdivision development which shall authorize issuance of permits for
construction therein according to codes of the City of Okeechobee. No temporary or
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conditional permit shall be issued prior to the acceptance of the development by the City
Council.
3.09.00 INSPECTION: RELEASE OF DEVELOPER'S BOND
3.09.01 For the purpose of generally enforcing and administering those regulations the City
Administrator or his duly authorized representative shall make such necessary inspections before,
during, and after the construction of the work so that the City Council may currently be informed of
the status of the development and so that the City may generally assist all agencies and persons
involved in the work to maintain the standards set by these regulations. Upon receipt of a signed and
sealed certificate of completion from a professional engineer, the City Council shall direct the City
Administrator to make a final inspection of each contract operation on the site; if the work conforms
to all plans and specifications, the City Administrator shall so inform the City Council by letter which
body shall endorse the said letter and transmit it to the developer or the developer's engineer. The
letter shall constitute authority for release of the contractor's performance bond by the developer.
In the event that certain elements of the incomplete project do not conform to the requirements of
these regulations and the plans and specifications, the City Administrator shall notify the City Council
in writing and that Body shall transmit the same to the developer's engineer so that corrective
measures may be instituted within the life of the construction contract and within the tenure of the
contractor's performance bond.
Upon completion of the elements of the work in accordance with these regulations and the plans and
specifications, the City Administrator shall submit a certificate to the City Council that the work has
been acceptably completed. The City Council shall accept, modify,or reject this recommendation.
If approved, the performance bond of the developer shall be reduced by fifty (50)percent and held
as a maintenance bond for one(1) year, at such time it shall be released if no maintenance is necessary
to correct any subsequent structural design imperfections.
3.10.00 VARIANCES
3.10.01 Hardship
Where the City Council finds that extraordinary hardships may result from strict compliance with
these regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured; provided, that
such variation will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the City of Okeechobee
Comprehensive Plan or this Code. Such variances shall be specified in the developer's agreement.
3.10.02 Large Scale Development
The standards and requirements of these regulations may be modified by the City Council in the case
of a plan and program for a new town, a complete community,or a neighborhood unit, which in the
judgment of the City Council will provide adequate public spaces and improvements for the
circulation,recreation, light, air, and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated,
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which will provide such covenants or other legal provisions as will insure conformity to and
achievement of the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan, and which will insure that such
..� development will not constitute an economic and tax burden on the City.
3.10.03 Conditions
In granting variances and modifications, the City Council may require such conditions as will,in its
judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the standards and requirements so modified or varied.
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ORDINANCE NO. 669
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS AND SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS Chapter 163 F.S. requires local governments to adopt local regulations that
implement adopted Comprehensive Growth Management Plans;
WHEREAS The City of Okeechobee has adopted a Comprehensive Growth Management
Plan in accordance with Chapter 163 F.S.entitled City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan;
and
WHEREAS The attached standards to be adopted by reference partially fulfill the Chapter
163 F.S. requirements to adopt local regulations and standards consistent with implementing
the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, in regular session as follows:
Section 1 - In the "Code of Ordinance, City of Okeechobee, Florida, General Ordinances
of the City" Chapter 14 - SUBDIVISIONS shall be repealed:
Section 2 - Ordinance Number 398 and Ordinance Number 580 shall be repealed.
Section 3 - The attached document entitled "City of Okeechobee, Florida Unified Land
Development Code, Subdivision Regulations and Standards for Design Construction and
Maintenance of City Streets"Sections 3.00.00 through 3.10.03 (hereinafter referred to as the
regulation) is hereby made part of this ordinance and adopted by reference.
Section 4 - Severability Clause: Should any provision or section of this ordinance or the
regulations adopted by reference and attached to this ordinance be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional and invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of this ordinance of the regulations as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the
part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 4 - All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance or the
regulations adopted by reference are hereby repealed.
Section 5 - This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption by the City Council.
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Introduced for first reading and set for final public hearing this 3rd day of May, 1994.
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4 a: es . Kirk, Mayor
A1'I EST:
Bonnie S. omas, CMC
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on second reading and final public hearing this 17th day of May,
1994.
Ja: . Kirk, Mayor
AFI ST:
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Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
Department Of Public Works
- MANUAL OF STANDARDS
For
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE FOR CITY STREETS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE NO.
1 Title and Intent 1
2 General Provisions 2 - 11
3 Definitions and Standards 12 - 15
4 Permits, Fees and Bonds 16 - 18
5 Paving and Drainage - General
Requirements 19 - 33
6 Roads and Streets
Technical Requirements 34 - 54
7 Subdivision Planning 55 - 57
8 Installations for Inter-Exchange
Telecommunications Service Carriers,
and Cable TV or Other Signal Installations 58 - 61
9 Installations By or For Local-Exchange
Telephone Service Corporations 62 - 65
10 Electric Power Installations 66 - 70
11 Construction Details D1 - D13
CHAPTER 1
TITLE AND INTENT
1. TITLE
This document shall be known as the "Manual of Standards for Design, Construction
and Maintenance for City Streets", and may be referred to as the "Public Works
Manual", as is done hereinafter.
The rights-of-way under the City of Okeechobee jurisdiction are all public
rights-of-way within the incorporated areas of Okeechobee County,with the exception
of those designated as state roads under the Functional Classification system.
2. INTENT
2.1 The intent of this Public Works Manual is to provide for the safe and orderly
use and development of the public rights-of-way under the City of Okeechobee
jurisdiction, to the end that the needs and interests of the public are served as
,ar fully and efficiently as possible. The regulations embodied herein have been
made as broad as possible to serve as standards of quality to maintain the
necessary uniformity in the utilization of the public traffic corridors.
2.2 Any permit issued prior to the effective date of this Public Works Manual shall
be valid on the terms under which it was issued, except that such permit shall
be subject to the provisions of Chapter 4, Section 2 of this document.
3. APPLICATION TO EXISTING FACILITIES
3.1 With the exception of conditions described in Section 3.2 below, the provisions
of this Public Works Manual do not apply to existing facilities in the public
rights-of-way, but do apply to any alteration, extension or maintenance
performed upon them from the effective date of these regulations, forward.
3.2 Where roads are being constructed or reconstructed to City standards, existing
utilities within the right-of-way which conflict with the proposed construction
or are inconsistent with current published or adopted standards may have to
be modified or relocated to meet the new requirements pursuant to Florida
statutes Section 338.19. These changes,if required,shall be made in accordance
with the latest adopted version of this Public Works Manual.
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CHAPTER 2
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. PERMITS REQUIRED
1.1 A permit is required for all construction in the public rights-of-way under the City
of Okeechobee jurisdiction.Such permits shall only be issued from the Department
of Public Works, by authority of the City Administrator, in accordance with the
City of Okeechobee Administrative Code
1.2 No Construction Before Permit
Except as provided hereinafter, no construction shall be started until a permit for
the proposed installation has been granted by the Department of Public Works.
Violation is a misdemeanor, punishable as provided by law.
1.2.1. Minor construction or maintenance work, such as installation of water
meters (up to 2"), cable splice pits (not in or within two feet of a roadway)
street light or traffic signal maintenance, or similar types of work may be
done without permit or prior notice to the Department of Public Works.
This is not to be construed as including cable replacement or any other
type of facility upgrading or rehabilitation involving excavation, except for
splice pits as mentioned above.
1.2.2. For work inside of existing manholes within the right-of-way, permission
shall be obtained from the Department of Public Utilities
1.3 Emergency Work
None of the above permit procedures shall apply to emergency repair work in the
public rights-of-way. Emergency repair work is defined, for the purposes of this
document, as that which must be done immediately upon discovery, in order to
safeguard the public from immediate danger to life or limb, to safeguard public
health or welfare or to restore interrupted utility services. In the event of an
emergency as defined above, repair work may be started without a permit upon
verbal notification being given to the Department of Public Works. If the
Department of Public Works offices are closed, then notification must be given as
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early as possible on the next regular work day. After the emergency repair is
completed and the right-of-way is restored, a record drawing must be submitted
to the Department of Public Works, unless otherwise provided hereinafter, within
ten working days. Work that can be scheduled ahead of time will not be
considered emergency work.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Availability of Approved Plans and Permit
A set of plans for the project, bearing the Department of Public Work's approval
stamp must be located on the job-site whenever work is in progress. When
applicable, a Department of Public Works construction permit must also be
available at the site when work is in progress.
2.2 Ownership of Facilities
All facilities within the public rights-of-way must be owned and maintained by a
public service utility or franchisee or by a political entity competent to function
within the State of Florida, and shall remain the liability of the last operating 41)
entity until removed. This section shall not apply to facilities required to be left in
place by the Department or Public Works.
2.3 Underground Facilities
All underground and in-ground facilities in the public rights-of-way shall be
designed and installed so as to safely sustain any vehicular loads that might be
placed upon them.
2.3.1. Prior to placing any underground facility in the public right-of-way, unless
otherwise approved by the Department of Public Works, the permittee
shall remove all muck and other deleterious material existing within the
zone extending from the ground level to the horizontal plane four feet
below the facility's intended location and from the vertical plane four feet
beyond one side of the facility's intended location to the vertical plane four
feet beyond the opposite side of facility's intended location. If so doing
would endanger an existing facility, contractor shall de-muck only that area
which can be done without endangerment.
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2.3.2. The requirements of Section 2.3.1., above, shall not be mandatory for direct
burial cables or conduits for cables, but any cable or conduits for cables so
placed shall be subject to the provisions of Section 2.3.3. below.
2.3.3. Any facility placed without de-mucking shall be subject to abandonment or
relocation by the operator of said facility in the event that de-mucking must
be done at a later date.
2.3.4. In all areas to be paved, all underground utility lines not yet in service shall
be tested by the maintaining agency, to determine serviceability and
acceptance, after the roadway base has been constructed but before the
wearing course(s) have been placed. All damaged or defective portions of
such facilities shall be replaced or repaired and re-tested, and the roadway
base restored by said maintaining entity. At that point, the facility shall
again be tested for serviceability and acceptance. This procedure shall be
repeated until the facility is determined to be serviceable and is accepted,
after which the wearing course(s) may be placed.
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Unless more stringent requirements are required by the maintaining
agency, tests required under this section shall be as follows:
1. For pressure piping, line service pressure for one hour, with not
more than a five (5) pound loss in pressure.
2. For gravity flow systems, visual inspection (lamping, etc.) shall
suffice.
3. For sleeves and conduits,lamping or mandrelling shall be employed.
4. For other facilities, tests shall be as approved by the Department of
Public Works.
2.4. Utility Crossings
Each underground utility crossing of paved roads shall be made by the "jack and bore"
method, unless an alternate method is approved by the Department of Public Works.
Proposed open cuts shall be shown on the drawings submitted for approval.
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2.5. Driving Pipe Under Existing Pavements
When a pipe is driven through the earth under pavement by the jack and bore or other
approved method, driving shall be done in such a manner as will leave no voids in the
underlying earth.
2.5.1. The extraction of pipe or conduit from beneath any roadway, generally, is
prohibited. In extreme situations, where pipe must be removed, the roadway must
be trenched an later restored in accordance with all applicable provisions of this
Public Works Manual.
2.6 Notice Required
Forty-eight (48) hours minimum notice must be given to the Department of Public Works
prior to the start of construction, and when scheduling any required tests and/or
inspections.
2.7 Inspections. Tests and Certifications
All inspections and tests necessary to insure construction in conformity with the
plans and specifications as approved by the Department of Public Works, shall be made
by or under the direct supervision of an engineer registered and having a current and valid
license, in the appropriate discipline, with the State of Florida, the Engineer of Record
or his representative.
The Engineer of Record or his representative shall careful observe and/or inspect all
portions of the permitted installation sufficiently to determine that the contractor has
substantially complied with all approved plans and specifications related thereto, and the
Engineer of Record shall so certify to the City of Okeechobee at the completion of the
work.
2.7.1. Signs, pavement markings and signalization will be reviewed and shall be
acceptable to the Department of Public Works.
2.7.2 Inspection of street lighting shall be performed by the maintaining agency.
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2.8. Supervision of Construction
The permittee shall keep sufficient competent supervision on the site while work is in
progress to ensure that the work is being performed properly and in a safe and orderly
manner.
2.9. Performance of Tests
No labor, material or equipment required for testing of facilities shall be furnished by the
Department of Public Works, except as noted hereinafter. Tests shall be performed by
individuals or organizations qualified and appropriately certified, and shall be performed
in the presence of the Engineer of Record, or designated representative, and a
Department of Public Works representative. If the Department of Public Works does not
witness a properly scheduled test, the certification of the Engineer of Record will be
accepted.
2.10. Reports
All reports relating to construction progress,tests or other matters which may be required
by the Department of Public Works, the Department of Public Utilities, the Okeechobee
County Public Health Unit or the Engineer of Record shall be provided to the
Department of Public Works without charge.
2.11 Interruption and Restoration of Services
Adequate provision shall be made for the safe, continuous operation of any utilities,
drainage facilities or water courses encountered during construction, unless other
approved arrangements have been made. The operators of all such services and all
structures altered or damaged during construction shall be notified immediately, and all
such services and structures shall be satisfactorily restored upon completion of work.
2.12. Disposal of Water from Excavations
Water from excavations resulting from de-watering and pumping operations, or as
otherwise encountered, shall be disposed of in a manner which will cause no health
hazard, flooding or nuisance to the surrounding waters, or violate any environmental
ordinances or requirements. The method of handling and disposing of such water shall
be in accordance with applicable regulations of all agencies having jurisdiction.
Groundwater shall be maintained at a level of two feet below the bottom of all
excavations until backfilling is complete.
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2.13. Maintenance of Traffic
When working in public rights-of-way, a maintenance of traffic plan shall be developed
in accordance with the following standards:
Florida Department of Transportation Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards For
Design, Construction and Maintenance of Streets and Highways. (Green Book).
Florida Department Of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction.
Florida Department of Transportation Roadway and Traffic Design Standards
US Department of Transportation,Federal Highway Administration,Manual On Uniform
Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways
Strict adherence shall be maintained throughout the construction period. Temporary
measures must be taken, where necessary, to provide a minimum of one lane of traffic in
each direction on each affected road at all times, unless specific permission is obtained
from the City Administrator to depart from this requirement. Where such departure is
approved, the requesting individual or organization shall notify police, fire and emergency
vehicles, the school district and U.S. Mail Service of the location and time of all street
closures. Otherwise, access to each home and place of business or assembly abutting the
affected right-of-way shall be maintained.
The right-of-way must be maintained in a safe condition, suitable for driving until the
permitted work is complete and the right-of-way is restored and accepted for maintenance
by the Department of Public Works.
The provisions of this section shall be in effect under all weather conditions, twenty four
hours per day, every day, from the commencement of work until final acceptance by the
Department of Public Works, except in time of emergency,when the provisions of Section
1.3 of this chapter shall apply.
2.14. Job Site Safety
All permitted work in rights-of-way must be done in strict accordance with the provisions
of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) regulations,and all other
applicable codes.
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2.15. Removal of Pavement, Driveways, Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters
Edges of permanent pavement shall be pre-cut straight, clean and square beyond any
damaged base area, including well point locations. Utility cuts in existing pavements shall
be restored as indicated elsewhere in these standards. When the removal of sidewalks,
curbs or gutters is necessary for construction, they shall be removed in full sections or a
minimum of five feet in length, and all broken edges cut smooth by use of a suitable
power saw or other appropriate means.
2.16. Disposition of Excavated Materials
Broken pavement and other debris, shall be removed from the site as soon as practical,
unless otherwise directed by the Department of Public Works. Excavated materials shall
not be stockpiled in the right-of-way during construction without specific approval of the
Department of Public Works. All excess materials shall be removed from the work site
and disposed of legally by the permittee at his own expense.
2.17. Sheeting, Bracing and Shoring
,om Sheeting, bracing and shoring shall be used as required to support the sides of the
excavation and to prevent any movements which can in any way alter the grade or injure
the facility being installed, diminish the width of excavation or otherwise injure or delay
the work or endanger personnel, adjacent pavements or other structures. Safety
procedures shall be followed and adequate protection shall be furnished to all personnel
as required by OSHA and other appropriate health and safety standards. All sheeting or
bracing which is not to be left in place shall be cut off at a level of one foot above the top
of the installed facility and removed in a manner that will not endanger the work,
personnel or adjacent structures.
2.18. Traffic and Utility Controls
Excavation for pipe, structures or cable laying operations shall be conducted in a manner
that will cause the least interruption to traffic and existing utilities. To the extent possible,
fire hydrants,valve boxes, fire and police call boxes and other utility controls shall be left
unobstructed and accessible during the construction period. When such obstruction is
unavoidable, it must be held to the minimum, and the affected parties given sufficient
notice to allow other provisions to be made.
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2.19. Backfill, Embankment and Compaction
2.19.1. Materials. Materials for backfill and embankment shall be clean earth fill
comprised of sand, sand and clay, gravel, crushed rock or other materials from
Groups A-1, A-2 or A-3, AASHTO classification, and shall be free from organic
matter and vegetation, debris, large clods of earth or stones and shall be
acceptable to the Department of Public Works.
2.19.2 Roadways,Driveways, Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters. Fill shall be placed in layers
not to exceed eight (8) inches loose thickness and compacted by mechanical
compaction equipment to 98% of the maximum density at optimum moisture
content, as determined by AASHTO T-180/ASTM D-1557 (Modified Proctor), and
tested, before placing succeeding layers. Swale areas of roadways and unpaved
ditches shall be placed in layers not exceeding one (1) foot loose thickness and
compacted to a minimum of 95% of the maximum density, per AASHTO
T-180/ASTM D-1557). Density tests shall be taken in each lane and shoulders of
roadways at intervals of 500 feet or less,
2.19.3. Trenches. In trenches, except those covered in Section 2.19.4. below, backfill
material shall be placed evenly and carefully around and over the pipe in six (6)
inch layers, maximum, and each layer shall be thoroughly compacted, up to one
(1) foot above crown of the pipe. Compaction of the remaining trench shall
depend upon the location of the trench. Under roadways, driveways, sidewalks,
curbs and gutters, up to the pavement base or foundation the trench shall be
back-filled in layers not exceeding eight (8) inches, loose measure,with each layer
being compacted to 98% as determined by AASHTO T-180/ASTM D-1557 and
tested at intervals of 100 feet maximum before placing succeeding layers.
Trenches in swale areas shall be compacted in eight (8) inch layers to 95% of
maximum density, as measured by AASHTO T-180/ASTM D-1557. Trenches
under unimproved areas shall be placed in layers not to exceed two (2) feet
thickness and compacted to match the density of the surrounding soils.
2.19.4. Narrow Trenches. Narrow trenches, not greater than six (6) inches in width,
containing not more than two, three (3) inch cables or one, four (4) inch pipe or
conduit may be backfilled with clean sand to a point two (2) inches above the
cable or conduit. The remainder of the trench shall be filled to a point three (3)
inches below the finished roadway surface with a 1:10 mixture of portland cement
and sand, placed wet and allowed to set overnight. The top three inches of the
trench may be filled with sand when the concrete is wet. The sand shall be
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removed on the following day and the permanent asphalt patch placed and rolled
in.
2.19.5 Structures. Backfill and embankments under structures other than those listed in
Section 2.19.2 above shall be placed in six (6) inch layers and compacted to a
minimum of 98% of the maximum density as determined by AASHTO T-
180/ASTM D-1557. Density tests shall be taken every twelve (12) inches.
2.19.6 Unimproved Areas. Backfill or embankment in areas which are unimproved, and
are intended to remain unimproved, shall be placed in layers not to exceed two(2)
feet thickness and compacted to match the density of the surrounding soils.
2.20. Detection Aids
After non-metallic utilities have been installed, and during backfilling operations,
approved electro-magnetic location devices or metallic tape, as required by the City's
"Manual of Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Water and Sewage
Systems", shall be placed over the utility, at a depth of 12-inches below fmal grade. A
metallic cable or pull-wire installed within the conduit at time of construction or as
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2.21. Restoration of Right-of-Way
2.21.1. The entire work area utilized for the performance of any permitted work shall be
restored by the permittee to the condition that existed before work began except
as required by the nature of the permitted work.
2.21.2 Paved sections shall conform in type, shape, elevation and texture with adjacent
paved areas and shall be of at least equal quality. Design mixes for flexible
pavements shall be subject to approval by the Department of Public Works. All
damaged or undermined areas of existing pavement, not previously removed, shall
be removed and restored in the specified manner. Where pavement is removed
for installation, maintenance or removal of any underground facility, restoration
shall be in accordance with applicable requirements of this Public Works Manual.
Equipment shall not travel over loose rock fragments or other hard material lying
on sections of pavement which are not to be removed.
2.21.3. Swale areas, medians, sidewalks, driveways, etc., shall be restored in kind to a
condition equal to or better than that which was disturbed.
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2.21.4. All benchmarks and permanent reference survey markers disturbed during the
course of construction shall be replaced at an equal or better level of precision, at
the permittee's expense, by a professional land surveyor registered and properly
licensed by the State of Florida.
2.22 Record Drawings
Upon completion of construction and prior to final inspection or commencement of any
bonded maintenance period, the Engineer of Record shall furnish to the City of
Okeechobee Department of Public Works, two (2) sets of record drawings certified in
conformity with all applicable Florida statutes.
2.23. Abandoned Facilities
All exposed facilities and such underground facilities as may be designated by the
Department of Public Works that are abandoned within public rights-of-way shall be
removed by the owner of the facility unless other provisions are approved by the
Department of Public Works. Any abandoned facility allowed to remain in the right-of-
way shall continue to be the responsibility of the owner or operator by whom last used.
Such owner or operator shall be liable for all costs arising from the presence of the
abandoned facility in the right-of-way. This section does not apply to facilities required
to remain in place by the Department of Public Works.
2.24. Review or Revision of City Standards
Any request for review or revision of these standards shall be made to the City
Administrator in writing,stating the item to be considered and setting forth the objections
and suggestions for revision. The Administrator shall respond in writing as soon as
possible thereafter, but in any event, within 60 days after receipt of such request.
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CHAPTER 3
DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS
1. DEFINITIONS
2.1 Whenever the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, appear in these
standards, the intent and meaning shall be construed as follows:
Administrator, or City Administrator
The City Administrator of the City of Okeechobee, or his designated
representative
Council
The City Council of Okeechobee, Florida.
Contractor
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The duly qualified person, firm or corporation responsible to the permittee for
the construction of the permitted work.
City
City of Okeechobee, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida
within which these standards apply,and in whose area of jurisdiction the work
is to be performed.
City Inspector
An authorized representative of the Department of Public Works, or other
agency of the City of Okeechobee.
Developer
The Owner, agent or employee engaged in the process of development.
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Engineer
Engineer of Record (or his representative), registered and having a current and
valid license under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, who will certify the
engineering aspects of a project to the Department of Public Works.
Resident Project Representative
An authorized representative of the Engineer of Record.
0°1 0� Permittee
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Any duly authorized individual, organization, or employee who is a qualified
applicant to whom a permit is issued for work within public rights-of-way and
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who is responsible for compliance of all permit conditions and this Public
— Works Manual, including:
Public Works Manual
This document, titled "Manual of Standards for Design, Construction and el
Maintenance for City Streets". This manual establishes standards applicable to
public rights-of-way under the City of Okeechobee jurisdiction.
Oualified Applicant
Any current County franchisee or utility regulated by the Florida Public Service
Commission.
Any person, firm or corporation currently licensed to work in the County and
certified by the County Central Examining Board for Engineered Construction
Trades or by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board or qualified by
a "currently certified officer of the firm or corporation to perform the class(es)
of work in the public rights-of-way for which a permit is being sought.
Any developer, as defined above, on whose property improvements are to be
constructed for dedication to the Public.
Any political subdivision of the State of Florida.
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Right-of-Way
Land dedicated, deeded, used, or to be used for a street, alley, walkway,
boulevard, drainage facility, access for ingress or egress, or other purpose by
the public, certain designated individuals, or governing bodies. [Florida
Statute, Chapter 177, Section 177.031 (16)]. Easements for roads and related
purposes shall be considered as right-of-way.
Proposed Right-of-Way
Land, usually in a subdivision, to be developed prior to dedications and, upon
completion, to be dedicated to the Public, pursuant to an agreement between
the developer and the City.
Sub-Contractor
A person, firm or corporation duly qualified, having a contract with the
contractor.
Traffic Control Manual
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The State of Florida, Manual on Traffic Control and Safe Practices For Street
and Highway Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations.
Green Book
The State of Florida, Department of Transportation "Minimum Standards For
Design, Construction and Maintenance of Streets & Highways".
Utility
For purposes of this document, any water, sewer, gas, drainage, sprinkler or
culvert pipe and any electric power, telephone,signal, communication, or cable
T.V. conduit or cable, or operator thereof, serving the public, shall be
considered a Utility.
Utility Inspector
An authorized field representative of any utility serving the area where work
is performed.
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2. STANDARDS
2.1 The standards included in this document are intended to supplement, not
supercede the requirements otherwise set forth herein, and in every case, the
latest revision shall apply.
2.2 In addition to the provisions of the referenced standards stated to be
mandatory, all recommendations, in the referenced standards shall also be
considered mandatory.
2.3 The referenced standards shall apply only to those portions of this document
in which the referenced standards appear. Where the referenced standards
appear to regulate other topics specifically covered by this document, such
regulations shall not apply.
2.4 Only those portions of the referenced standards shall apply, that are directly
related to the purpose(s) of the sub-section(s) of this document in which they
are referenced. Where portions of referenced documents concern other,
extraneous matters, such portions shall not be mandatory.
2.5 Where the method of installation of materials or equipment is not specified in WO
this document, the installation shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer's technical recommendations or specifications.
3. APPROVALS
Where any term such as "approved", "or equal", "accepted", or "permitted" appears in
this document, it shall be construed to mean "by" or "in the judgment of" the
"Department of Public Works", unless specifically noted otherwise.
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CHAPTER 4
PERMITS, FEES AND BONDS
1. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT
1.1 Construction Drawing Review
Prior to the time of application for a permit, a minimum of five (5) complete
sets of construction drawings for the proposed work, signed and sealed by an
engineer (Engineer of Record),registered and having a current and valid license
under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, shall be submitted to the Department of
Public Works for review and approval, unless otherwise specified hereinafter.
As soon as circumstances allow, normally within two weeks, the Permittee or
Engineer of Record will be advised, in writing, of the completeness of the
construction drawings and what, if any, items should be revised. If necessary,
one copy of each drawing noting all required revisions shall be returned to the
applicant with an explanatory letter. One set of approved drawings will be
returned to the Engineer of Record.
When the construction drawings are approved, application for a permit to
construct may be made. Construction drawing approvals shall be void after
one year unless a Depai tuient of Public Works permit to construct the approved
facilities is in effect.
In the event that applicable standards, regulations or laws change, subsequent
to construction drawing approval, but prior to permit issuance, revised plans
must be submitted for approval under the new requirements.
1.2 Permits will be issued to qualified applicants only. Necessary application forms
will be available at the Department of Public Works offices. Forms are to be
completed, signed and submitted, together with appropriate fees and bonds.
The application, when signed and dated by the issuing agent for the City,shall
constitute the permit to construct, only after the applicant has also obtained
approvals of all other agencies having jurisdiction.
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1.3 No permit will be issued for work in any right-of-way until the required fees
have been paid, and all required Performance and Maintenance Bonds have
been posted. Construction shall not commence within any right-of-way until
permittee has obtained all necessary approvals and permits and has notified the
Department of Public Works of same.
1.4 Plan approval is based upon the information contained on the approved
construction plans and the permit application. Subsequent minor revisions may
be indicated upon approved prints,but such changes must be signed and dated
by representatives of the Engineer of Record and the Department of Public
Works, prior to the contractor proceeding with the revision.
1.5 City plan approvals and permits notwithstanding, all installations in public
rights-of-way shall be in accordance with requirements of FDOT. "Green Book".
2. PERMIT EXPIRATION
2.1 Permits will become invalid 180 days from the date of issuance if work has not
begun on permitted project, unless other provisions have been made with the
Department of Public Works.
2.2 Permits will become invalid one year after construction plan approval, if no
work has commenced.
2.3 Permits will become invalid upon suspension of work in excess of 90 days on
any permitted work, unless an extension has been granted by the Department
of Public Works.
2.4 If permittee wishes to begin, continue, or resume work after permit expiration,
a new permit must be obtained with all current conditions and regulations
having to be met including new plan approval. A new permit fee will be
charged for the uncompleted portion only.
2.5 Permits will expire upon completion of the permitted work and acceptance of
the installation, including restoration of the right-of-way by the owner,
operator,all regulatory agencies involved,and the Department of Public Works.
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3. FEES AND BONDS
3.1 The Construction Permit fee, Performance and Maintenance Bond and any
other applicable charges, when required, shall be determined by the City
Administrator. Fee and bond amounts shall be based upon rates and conditions
as approved by the City Council, and upon the work to be permitted including
right-of-way restoration, as determined by the Department of Public Works.
3.2 Permit fees and other applicable fees and charges may be paid in the form of
cash or check. Checks should be payable to the City of Okeechobee.
3.3 Performance and Maintenance Bonds may be posted in the form of cash,
Certified Checks, Irrevocable Letters of Credit or Surety Bonds. Said bonds
shall be irrevocable and shall indemnify the Okeechobee City Council against
costs of restoring or maintaining the public right-of-way due to or arising from
failure of the permittee to properly complete the work, to pay fully for labor,
material or equipment supplied for the project, or for a failure in the
right-of-way related to the permitted installation, for a period of one year after
the permitted work is complete and accepted by the Department of Public
Works. The Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit form must be acceptable to the
Okeechobee City Council. Samples of the City of Okeechobee standard forms
for Performance and Maintenance Bonds and Letters of Credit are included in
the Appendix.
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CHAPTER 5
PAVING AND DRAINAGE - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. PERMITS
Permits for construction, modification or maintenance of roadways, sidewalks,
drainage or related facilities shall be granted only after the following requirements
have been met:
1.1 Paving and drainage plans must have been reviewed and be deemed complete
by the Department of Public Works prior to submittal of application for permit.
1.2 All required permits have been obtained from the South Florida Water
Management District,Florida Department of Environmental Protection,Florida
Department of Transportation, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.
Corps of Engineers and any/all other agencies having permitting jurisdiction
over the proposed work. Approval or acceptance by the City of Okeechobee
'''' of the proposed facilities does not imply acceptance of any other agency.
1.3 The provisions of Chapter 4 of this document.
2. PERMIT FEES AND BONDS
2.1 Permit fees and bonds will be charged in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 4, Section 3.1.
2.2 No bonds shall be required for driveway connections to paved roadways
3. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 All plans shall be submitted on white prints with blue or black lines. In
addition to the proposed project they shall show all existing facilities as well
as all other planned facilities in sufficient detail to permit assessment of the
compatibility of the proposed work and the existing systems.
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3.2 Plans must be submitted on 24" x 36"sheets, except that for small projects plans
may be submitted on legal size paper,provided that scale requirements are met
and only one sheet is required.
3.3 Any general area layout shall be prepared at a scale of 300 feet or less to the
inch. Detailed plans shall be prepared at a scale of 20 feet or less to the inch.
(40 feet or less for subdivisions). Design drawings for arterial and collector
roads shall include both plans and profiles. Design drawings for local roads
need not include roadway profiles. When profiles are drawn, they shall be to
the same horizontal scale as the plan.
3.4 The names and boundaries of all abutting subdivisions shall be shown, giving
the plat book and page number of the recordation.
3.5 Areas not platted shall be shown as acreage, and the Section, Township and
Range shall be noted.
3.6 Dimensions of rights-of-way widths shall be indicated.
3.7 All plans shall show suitable legends.
3.8 New pavement shall be indicated by notes and/or light shading.
3.9 Cross-sections and/or typical sections of proposed road and drainage
construction, shall show dimensions, materials and purposes of all existing (to
remain) facilities as well as all proposed facilities within the right-of-way.
3.10 The public roadways proposed in the plans shall be designed in accordance
with the"Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design,Construction and
Maintenance for Streets and Highways-state of Florida".
4. CONFLICT MANHOLES
All conflict manholes must have approval of the appropriate State or County
reviewing agencies before being permitted by the Department of Public Works, and
must be constructed as shown in the Construction Details. This shall apply to field
changes as well as conflict structures proposed in the design of the project in question.
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5. HOT BITUMINOUS MIXTURES
5.1 Weather Limitations:
5.1.1 Limitations of Laying Operations: General: The mixture shall be spread
only when the surface upon which it is to be laid has been previously
prepared, is intact, firm and properly cured, and is dry. Unless
otherwise approved by the Department of Public Works, no mixture
shall be spread that cannot be finished and compacted during daylight
hours.
5.1.2 Temperature:The mixture shall be spread only when the air temperature
(the temperature in the shade away from artificial heat) is above 40° F
and is not dropping.
5.1.3 Wind: The mixture shall not be spread when the wind is blowing to
such an extent that proper and adequate compaction cannot be
maintained or when sand, dust, etc. are being deposited on the surface
being paved, to the extent that the bond between layers will be
�•• diminished.
5.2 Preparation of Asphalt Cement: The asphalt cement shall be heated in advance
of the mixing operations, to within a range of 270° F to 350° F. Heating within
these limits shall be constant and wide fluctuations of temperature during the
day's production will not be permitted.
5.3 Preparation of Aggregates.
5.3.1 Stockpiles: Each aggregate component shall be placed in an individual
stockpile, which shall be separated from the adjacent stockpiles, either
by space or by a system of bulkheads. The intermingling of different
materials in stockpiles shall be prevented at all times.
5.3.2 Prevention of segregation In the event that the method used for
stockpiling coarse aggregate results in segregation of the aggregate,
stockpiles shall be built up in layers not higher than four feet,with each
layer completely in place before the next is started. Stockpiles shall not
be formed by depositing material in one place or by forming cones.
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5.3.3 Blending of Aggregates: Blending or proportioning from railroad cars
will not be permitted. All aggregates shall be stockpiled prior to
blending or placing in the cold•hoppers. All aggregates to be blended
or proportioned shall be placed in separate bins at the hopper and
proportioned by means of securely positioned calibrated gates or other
approved devices.
5.3.4 Mineral Filler: If mineral filler is required in the mix it shall be fed or
weighed-in separately from the other aggregates.
5.4 Preparation of Mixtures.
5.4.1 Aggregates: The dried aggregates and mineral filler (if required),
prepared in the manner previously described, and combined in batches
to meet the job mix formula by weighing each separate bin size, shall be
conveyed to the empty mixer.
5.4.2 Bitumen: The hot asphalt cement, accurately measured, shall be
introduced into the mixer simultaneously with, or after, the hot
aggregates. Mixing shall continue until the mixture is thoroughly
uniform, with all particles fully coated.
5.4.3 Mixing Time: The mixing time shall begin when the measuring devices
for both the asphalt and the aggregates indicate that all the material is
in the mixer, and shall continue until the material begins to leave the
mixing unit. The mixing time will vary in relation to the nature of the
aggregates and the capacity of the mixer, but shall in no case be less
than 35 seconds.
5.4.4 Continuous Mixing: The dried aggregate and mineral filler (if required),
prepared as specified and proportioned to meet the job mix formula by
volumetric measurements, shall be introduced into the mixer in
synchronization with the accurate feeding of the hot asphalt cement.
The rate of flow of material to the pugmill shall be such that the
maintained depth of the mix will not exceed the tips of the paddles
when in the upright position. Mixing shall be sufficient to produce a
thoroughly and uniformly coated mixture.
5.4.5 Drum Mixing: The aggregates and mineral filler (if required), prepared
or specified and proportioned to meet the job mix formula, shall be
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introduced into the drum mixer with the accurate feeding of asphalt
cement. the rate of flow of material to the drum shall be such that the
manufacturer's mixing capacity shall not be exceeded. Mixing shall be
sufficient to produce a thoroughly and uniformly coated mixture.
5.4.6 Mixing Temperature: The ingredients of the mix shall be heated and
combined in such a manner as to produce a mixture which shall be at
a temperature,when discharged from the pugmill or hot storage (surge)
bin, within 25° F of the design temperature,and within the temperature
limits specified in Section 5.2.
5.4.7 Contractor's Responsibility for Mixture Requirements:The responsibility
for producing a homogeneous mixture, free from excess moisture and
with no segregated materials, and meeting all requirements of the
specifications for the mixture, including compliance with the design
limits, shall lie entirely with the Contractor. These requirements shall
also apply to all mixes used from a hot storage or surge bin,both before
and after storage.
No mix shall be stored overnight.
5.5 Transportation of the Mixture:The mixture shall be transported in tight vehicles
previously cleaned of all foreign material and each load shall be covered. The
inside surface of the truck bodies shall be thinly coated with soapy water or an
approved emulsion containing not over 5% oil,but no excess of either shall be
used. Kerosene, gasoline or similar products shall not be used. After the truck
bodies are coated and before any mixture is placed therein, they shall be raised
so that all excess liquids will be drained out.
5.6 Coating Materials:
5.6.1 Prime Coat: The material used for prime coat shall be cut-back asphalt,
Asphalt Grade RC-70 or RC-250, meeting the requirements of AASHTO
M81-751, Emulsified Asphalt Grades SS-1 or CSS-1, SS-1H or CSS-1H,
diluted in equal proportion with water and meeting the requirements of
AASHTO M140-70, or other types and grades of bituminous material
which may be called for in approved plans. The Contractor may select
any of the specified bituminous materials for use, unless the approved
plans indicate use of a specific material.Types and grades of bituminous
material other than those specified above may be allowed if it can be
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shown that the alternate material will properly perform the function of
prime coat material.
5.6.2 Tack Coat: The material used for tack coat shall be undiluted
Emulsified Asphalt Grades RS-1 or RS-2, unless some other specific
material is called for by the approved plans. RS-1 and RS-2 shall be
heated to a temperature range of between 140°F and 180°F. RS-1 may
be modified by the addition of up to 3% naphtha during the winter
months to improve handling of the material.
5.6.3 Tack Coat Required: A tack coat, as specified in 5.6.2, will be required
on the following surfaces:
a. Between hot bituminous base courses and surface courses.
b. On primed bases which have become excessively dirty and
cannot be cleaned.
c. In areas where the prime coat has cured to the extent that it has
lost bonding effect.
d. On old pavements to be patched or leveled.
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5.6.4 Tack Coat Optional: A tack coat will be required on the following
surfaces only when so directed by the Engineer of Record:
a. Freshly primed bases.
b. Surface treatment.
c. Other surfaces shown on the approved plans.
5.7 Preparation of Application Surfaces:
5.7.1 Cleaning: Prior to the laying of the mixture, the surface of the base of
pavement to be covered shall be leaned of all loose and deleterious
material by the use of power brooms, supplemented by hand brooming
as necessary.
5.7.2 Patching and Leveling Courses: Where a surface course is constructed
on an existing pavement or old base which is irregular, and wherever
so indicated in the approved plans, the existing surface shall be brought
to proper grade and cross section by the application of patching or
leveling courses.
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5.7.3 Application Over Surface Treatment: Where a surface course is to be
placed over a newly constructed surface treatment, all loose material
shall be swept from the paving area and disposed of by the Contractor.
5.7.4 Coating Surfaces of Contacting Structures: All structures which will be
in actual contact with the asphalt mixture, with the exception of the
vertical faces of existing pavements and curbs or curb and gutter, shall
be provided with a uniform coating of asphalt cement to provide a
closely bonded, watertight joint.
5.8 Placing Mixture.
5.8.1 Requirements Applicable to All Types:
a. Alignment of Edges: All asphaltic concrete mixtures (including
leveling courses), other than adjacent to curb and gutter or other
true edges, shall be laid by the string line method, to assure
obtaining an accurate, uniform alignment of the pavement edge.
b. Temperature of Spreading: The temperature of the mixture at
the time of spreading shall be within 25° F of the temperature set
by the Engineer of Record, which temperature shall be between
270° F and 350° F, unless otherwise directed.
c. Rain and Surface Conditions: Any mixture caught in transit by
sudden rain may be laid only at the Contractor's risk. Should
such mixture prove unsatisfactory, it shall be removed and
replaced with satisfactory mixture at the Contractor's expense. In
no case shall the mixture be laid while rain is falling or when
there is water on the surface to be covered.
d. Number of Crews Required: For each paving machine being
operated, the Contractor will be required to use a separate crew,
each crew operating as a full unit.
e. Checking Depth of Layer: The depth of each layer shall be
checked at frequent intervals, not to exceed 25 feet. Any
deviation from the required thickness, in excess of the allowable
tolerance, shall be immediately corrected.
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f. Hand spreading: In limited areas where the use of the spreader
is impossible or impracticable, the mixture may be spread and
finished by hand.
g. Straight-edging and Back-patching: straight-edging and
back-patching shall be done after initial compaction has been
obtained and while the material is still hot.
5.8.2 Requirements Applicable Only to Surface Courses:
a. Spreading and Finishing: Upon arrival, the mixture shall be
dumped into the approved mechanical spreader and immediately
spread and struck-off to the full width required, and to such
loose depth for each course that, when the work is completed,
the required weight of mixture per square yard, or the specified
thickness,will be obtained. An excess amount of mixture shall be
carried ahead of the screed at all times. Hand raking shall be
done behind the machine as required.
b. Thickness of Layers: Where a surface course is to be constructed
to a thickness greater than two inches, it shall be constructed in
approximately equal layers and no layer shall be more than two
inches in thickness when compacted. Each layer shall be
thoroughly compacted and shall conform to the requirements of
these specifications before an additional layer is placed.
c. Laying Width: If necessary due to traffic requirements, the
mixture shall be laid in strips in such manner as to provide for
the passage of traffic. Where the road is closed to traffic, the
mixture may be laid to the full width, by machines traveling in
echelon.
d. Correcting Defects: Before any rolling is started the surface shall
be checked, any irregularities adjusted, and all drippings, fat
sandy accumulations from the screed, and fat spots from any
source shall be removed and replaced with satisfactory material.
No skin patching shall be done. When a depression is to be
corrected while the mixture is hot, the surface shall be well
scarified before the addition of fresh mixture.
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5.8.3 Requirements Applicable Only to Leveling Courses:
a. Patching Depressions: Before any leveling course is spread, all
depressions in the existing surface more than one inch deep shall
be filled by spot patching with leveling course mixture and then
thoroughly compacted.
b. Work Adjacent to Bridge Ends: On resurfacing projects where
the roadway joins an existing bridge and where necessary to
insure that a bump will not be created by the overlay,before any
surfacing is placed adjacent to the bridge, a portion of the
existing pavement shall be bladed off, in order that a smooth
transition between the new surfacing and the bridge end may be
effected.
c. Spreading Leveling Courses: The leveling shall be placed by the
use of a paving machine, in good condition and appropriate for
the project to be undertaken. Other types of leveling devices
may be used, subject to prior approval by the Engineer of
Record,with the concurrence of the Department of Public Works.
d. Rate of Application: When the total amount of leveling course
material to be applied exceeds 50 pounds per square yard,it shall
be applied in separate courses, with the average spread not to
exceed 50 lbs. per square yard. When Type S-III Asphaltic
Concrete is used for leveling,the average spread for each leveling
course shall not be less than 50 pounds per square, nor more
than 75 pounds per square yard. Unless otherwise indicated the
quantity shown in the plans for leveling represents an average
for the entire job. The rate of application of leveling may be
increased or decreased, as necessary, at locations designated by
the Engineer of Record. Where widening construction is
specified in connection with leveling,the Engineer of Record may
require that approximately fifty percent of the leveling be placed
prior to the widening operation.
e. Placing Leveling Over Existing Concrete Pavement: For leveling
course to be applied over broken existing concrete pavement
(with or without old asphaltic surface), the first course of the
leveling shall be placed as soon after the cracking and resealing
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of the concrete as is practicable, but not later than two days after
the cracking operations on any section. The remainder of the
surfacing shall follow in the normal sequence of operations.
f. Removal of Excess Joint Material: Where leveling is placed over
concrete pavement or concrete deck-slab bridges, all excess joint
filler at the cracks and joints shall be removed flush with the
existing concrete prior to placing the leveling course.
5.9 Compacting Mixture.
5.9.1 Provisions Applicable to All Types:
a. Equipment and Sequence: For each paving or leveling train in
operation, the Contractor shall furnish a separate set of rollers,
with their operators. The rolling shall be done in the following
sequence, with the equipment as shown, unless otherwise
permitted by the Engineer of Record, with the concurrence of the
Department of Public Works.
(1) Seal rolling,using tandem steel rollers weighing 5 to 12 tons,and
following as close behind the spreaders as is possible without
pick-up, undue displacement or blistering of the material.
(2) Rolling with self propelled pneumatic-tired rollers, following as
close behind the seal rolling as the mix will permit. The roller
shall cover every portion of the surface with at least five passes.
(3) Final rolling with the 5 to 12 ton tandem steel rollers, to be done
after the seal rolling and pneumatic-tired rolling have been
completed, but before the pavement temperature has dropped
below 175° F.
b. Compaction at Crossovers, Intersection, etc: When a separate
paving machine is being used to pave the crossovers, the
compaction of the crossovers may be done by one 5 to 10 ton
tandem steel roller. If crossovers, intersections and acceleration
and deceleration lanes are placed with the main run of paving,
a traffic roller shall also be used in the compaction of these areas.
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5.9.2 Rolling Procedures:
The initial rolling shall be longitudinal. When the lane being placed is
adjacent to a previously placed lane, the center joint shall be pinched or
rolled, prior to the rolling of the rest of the lane.
After the rolling or pinching of the center joint,the rolling shall continue
across the mat by overlapping each previous roller path by at least
one-half the width of the roller wheel. The motion of the roller shall be
slow enough to avoid displacement of the mixture, and any
displacement shall be corrected at once by the use of rakes, and the
addition of fresh mixture if required. Final rolling shall be continued
until all roller marks are eliminated.
a. Speed of Rolling: Rolling with the self-propelled, pneumatic-
tired rollers shall proceed at a speed of 6 to 10 miles per hour,
and the area covered by each roller shall not be more than 4,000
square yards per hour,except that for Type S Asphaltic Concrete,
this maximum rate of coverage shall be 3,000 square yards per
hour.
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b. Number of Pneumatic tired Rollers Required: A sufficient
number of selfpropelled pneumatic-tired rollers shall be used to
assure that the rolling of the surface for the required number of
passes will not delay any other phase of the laying operation nor
result in excessive cooling of the mixture before the rolling is
complete. In the event that the rolling falls behind, the laying
operation shall be discontinued until the rolling operations are
sufficiently caught up.
c. Compaction of Areas Inaccessible to Rollers: Areas which are
inaccessible to a roller (such as areas adjacent to curbs, headers,
gutters, bridges, manholes, etc.,) shall be compacted by the use
of hand tamps or other satisfactory means.
d. Rolling Patching and Leveling Courses: Self-propelled
pneumatic-tired rollers shall be used for the rolling of all
patching and leveling courses.
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e. Correcting Defects: The rollers shall not be allowed to deposit
gasoline, oil or grease onto the pavement, and any areas
damaged by such deposits shall be removed and replaced as
directed by the Engineer of Record. While rolling is in progress,
the surface shall be tested continuously and all discrepancies
corrected to comply with the surface requirements. All
drippings, fat or lean areas and defective construction of any
description shall be removed and replaced. Depressions
which develop before the completion of the rolling, shall be
remedied by loosening the mixture and adding new mixture to
bring the depressions to a true surface. Should any depression
remain after the final compaction has been obtained, the full
depth of the mixture shall be removed and replaced with
sufficient new mixture to form a true and even surface. All high
spots, high joints and honeycomb shall be corrected as directed
by the Engineer of Record. Any mixture remaining unbonded
after rolling shall be removed and replaced. Any mixture which
becomes loose or broken, mixed or coated with dirt or in any
way defective, prior to laying the wearing course, shall be
removed and replaced with fresh mixture, which shall be
immediately compacted to conform with the surrounding area.
Areas of defective surface may be repaired by the use of indirect
heat. No method of repair involving open-flame heaters shall be
used.
f. Provisions Applicable to Shoulder Pavement Only: Shoulder
pavements wider than three feet shall be compacted by the use
of equipment of the type required for other asphaltic concrete
pavements. Compaction of asphaltic concrete three feet or less
in width, shall be done by the use of tandem steel rollers not
exceeding 12 tons in weight. Other compaction in such restricted
widths shall be by the use of any type of rubber-tired equipment
the Contractor may elect to use, approved by the Engineer of
Record,with the concurrence of the Depai tinent of Public Works.
5.9.3 Density Required for Asphaltic Concrete Pavement: After final
compaction, the density shall be at least 96% of the laboratory
compacted density of the paving mixture for that day's production.
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5.10 Joints.
5.10.1 Transverse Joints: Placing of the mixture shall be as continuous as
possible and the roller shall not pass over the unprotected end of the
freshly laid mixture except when the laying operation is to be
discontinued long enough to permit the mixture to become chilled.
When the laying operation is thus interrupted,a transverse joint shall be
constructed by cutting back on the previous run to expose the full depth
of the mat.
5.10.2 Longitudinal Joints: Where only a portion of the width of pavement is
to be laid and opened to traffic, longitudinal joints shall be formed by
rolling the exposed edge of the strip first laid. When the adjacent strip
is constructed, the Engineer of Record may require the edge of the
mixture in place to be trimmed back to expose an unsealed or granular
vertical surface. Where the strip first laid is closed to traffic, the edge
shall not be sealed but shall be left vertical and the adjacent strip placed
against it without trimming.
Now, 5.10.3 General: When fresh mixture is laid against the exposed edges of joints
(trimmed or formed as provided above), it shall be placed in dose
contact with the exposed edge so that an even,well-compacted joint will
be produced after rolling.
5.11 Surface Requirements.
5.11.1 Checking with Rolling Straightedge: The final surface course of all
pavements will be required to be checked by the rolling straightedge, in
accordance with the following provisions. As soon as the rolling has
been completed and the surface has hardened sufficiently to be walked
on, the entire surface shall be checked with a rolling straightedge,set to
indicate any surface irregularities in excess of 3/16 inch. The rolling
straightedge shall have an effective length of 15 feet and its design shall
meet the approval of the Engineer of Record. The rolling straightedge
and labor for its operation shall be supplied by the Contractor. The
straightedge shall be applied in lines parallel to the centerline, at least
twice for each pass of the spreader. Straight-edging shall be extended
across all joints. Any irregularities in excess of 3/16 inch shall be
corrected by removing and replacing the defective sections or by
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overlaying with surface material,as directed by the Engineer of Record.
Straight-edging of paved shoulders will not be required unless so
directed by the Engineer of Record.
5.11.2 Manual Straightedge: A 15-foot manual straightedge shall be furnished
by the Contractor and shall be available at all times on the work. The
Contractor shall designate an employee whose duty it is to handle the
straightedge in checking the compacted surfaces under the direction of
the Engineer of Record, or if requested by a representative of the
Department of Public Works.
5.11.3 Permissible Variations from True Surface: The finished surface shall not
vary more than 3/16 inch from the straightedge applied parallel to the
centerline of the pavement. Any surface irregularities exceeding such
limits shall be corrected in accordance with the requirements.
5.11.4 Texture of Finished Surface: The finished surface shall be of uniform
texture and compaction. The surface shall have no pulled, torn or
loosened portions, and shall be free of sand streaks, sand spots or
ripples. These requirements shall also apply to any areas where it is •
necessary to apply hand work.
5.11.5 Any areas in which the surface does not meet the above requirements
for texture, sand streaks, ripples, pulled or loosened portions, or for
uniformity of compaction; or does not meet the straight-edging
requirements, shall be corrected at the Contractor's expense. Such
corrections may be made either by replacing the surface course (to full
depth) or by overlaying with the type of asphaltic concrete mixture
being placed. Within the longitudinal limits where such defective areas
occur, such corrections shall be made for the full width of the roadway
and for longitudinal distances in both directions beyond such defective
areas in accordance with the following:
(a) If the correction is made by replacing of the full thickness,it shall
extend to at least 50 feet each side of the defective area.
(b) If the Contractor elects to effect the correction by overlaying, the
overlay shall consist of at least 100 pounds of mixture per square
yard, at the defective section and shall taper uniformly down
from the full thickness of such weight, to zero thickness,
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feathered, at the end of a minimum length of 50 feet each side of
the defective area.
(c) The transverse thickness at any section shall be such as to
provide the design cross section.
5.12 Protection of Finished surface: Sections of newly compacted asphaltic concrete
which are to be covered by additional courses shall be kept clean until the
successive course is laid.
Upon completion of the finished pavement, no dumping of any material
directly on the pavement will be permitted. When shoulders are constructed
after completion of the final surface, blade graders operating adjacent to the
pavement during shoulder construction shall have a two inch by eight inch (or
larger) board (or other attachment providing essentially the same results)
attached to their blades in such manner that it extends below the blade edge,
in order to protect the pavement surface from damage by the grader blade.
Vehicular traffic shall not be permitted on any pavement which has not set
sufficiently to prevent rutting or other distortion.
5.13 Other Requirements: All requirements outlined above may be supplemented
by, substituted for or modified by the Florida Department of Transportation
"Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction," latest edition, at
the discretion of the Engineer of Record, with the concurrence of the City
Administrator, acting through the Depal Intent of Public Works.
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CHAPTER 6
ROADS AND STREETS - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. STREETS AND ROADWAYS
1.1 Design Criteria,
1.1.1. Design Standards
As a minimum, roads and/or streets and related facilities shall be designed in
accordance with the latest editions of the "Manual of Minimum Standards for
Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets&Highways" (Green Book),
Flexible Pavement Design Manual", "Standard Specifications for Road and
Bridge Construction" and the Utility Accommodation Guide, as published by
the State of Florida Department of Transportation, except as modified herein.
N`" 1.2 Construction Criteria
Construction materials and methods shall meet the requirements of the latest edition of
the Florida Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Road and
Bridge Construction" and supplements, except as modified herein, and the provisions
of Chapter 2 of this document.
1.2.1 Temporary Facilities
Temporary facilities, unrelated to any ongoing construction in the right-of-way,
and intended to provide an essential service for a period of time not to exceed
one year, may be constructed in the right-of-way, contingent upon Department
of Public Works approval of project plans and specifications, and issuance of
a Department of Public Works Construction Permit. There will be no
relaxation of safety requirements, but lighter duty construction will be allowed,
where public interests will not suffer.
1.2.2 In cases where temporary facilities must be constructed to provide or maintain
an essential feature around portions of a public right-of-way for public safety
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or convenience during construction, such temporary facility must be clearly
drawn in sufficient detail on standard size drafting sheets, and submitted to the
Department of Public Works for review and approval prior to implementation.
1.3 Typical sections
Sketches of proposed typical sections, indicating design speed, shall be submitted to the
Department of Public Works for approval prior to beginning the preparation of plans,
and shall show or note all existing conditions or facilities that might influence a proper
engineering evaluation of the proposed project.
1.4 Safety Criteria
Minimum safety criteria for design of roads and streets in the City of Okeechobee shall
be in accordance with FDOT requirements.
1.5 Roadways Adjacent and Parallel to Waterways
The following policy is to be implemented in the design of all roadway construction
involving lakes and canals when it is necessary for such waterways to exist adjacent and
parallel to the roadway.
For purposes of the policy, a canal is considered to be an open ditch with the side slope
adjacent to the roadway 4:1 or steeper and/or with a seasonal water depth in excess of
three feet for extended periods of time (24 hours or more). When the roadway slope
and the canal side slope adjacent to the roadway is 6:1 or flatter, the minimum distance
to the canal may be measured from the edge of the through travel lane to the "extended
period of time" water surface. The berm between the roadway front slope and canal
slope is not required for this condition.
1.5.1 Minimum Distance to Canal
The distance from the outside edge of the through travel lane to the top of the
lake/canal side slope nearest the road, will be no less than 60 feet for highways
with design speeds of 50 miles per hour (MPH) or greater.For highways with
design speeds less than 50 MPH, this minimum distance may be reduced to 50
feet for rural highways or 40 feet for urban (curb and gutter)highways.When
a new lake/canal or roadway alignment is required, at less than the ultimate
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cross-section, distances greater than these above should be provided, if
possible,to accommodate possible future improvements to roadway (widening,
etc.).
1.5.2 Roadways on Fill Sections
A flat berm (maximum 10:1 slope) of width no less than 20 feet will be
provided between the toe of the roadway front slope and the top of the
lake/canal side slope nearest the roadway.This minimum berm width applies to
all types of highways, both rural and urban (curb and gutter) construction,
regardless of the distance from roadway front slope to the top of the lake/canal
side slope.
1.5.3 Roadways in Cut Sections or with Adjacent Ditches
A minimum of 15 feet will be provided between the inside edge of the roadside
ditch bottom and the top of the lake/canal side slope nearest the road.
1.5.4 Installation of Protection
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Installation of guardrail, or other approved protective devices, are
recommended throughout all areas where it is impracticable (by the
determination of the City Administrator) to meet the above minimum criteria.
For canals located on the outside of curves sharper than 2°, greater offset
widths or construction of guardrail should be considered.
When guardrail is required for canal protection, it will normally be placed at or
near the edge of the clear recovery area. The distance from the outside edge of
the shoulder to the face of guardrail should, in all cases, be greater than 12 feet
when guardrail is not constructed at the edge of the shoulder. The roadway
front slope back of guardrail may be steepened to 2:1.
1.6 Flexible Pavement Design
Flexible pavement design shall be in accordance with the criteria established in the
"FDOT Flexible Pavement Design Manual",latest edition. Road design by this method
requires calculation of a structural number,which is obtained by multiplying the FDOT
(AASHTO) structural coefficient by the thickness of each layer of material,then adding
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the resultants in accordance with the FDOT Flexible Pavement Design Manual: (SN
= a1D1+a2D2+. . .a.D.). Minimum Structural Number (SN), as calculated from the
referenced design manual, shall be as follows:
Structural Number
Residential
Arterial 3.54
Collector 2.98
Local 2.23
Inciuszial 2.98
Commercial 2.98
The Engineer of Record shall provide the flexible pavement design calculations to the
Department of Public Works with all road plans,plus a copy of all Limerock Bearing
Ratio (LBR) test reports.
Table 1, taken from the FDOT design manual provides layer coefficients for use in the
calculations, along with the referenced FDOT Standard Specifications section for the
various layers.
Any deviations or deficiencies from the design which may occur in the construction of
the road shall be corrected by construction or re-construction to obtain the minimum
structural number (ie: additional asphaltic concrete surface course, etc.), only as
approved by the City Administrator. The Engineer of Record shall submit
measurements of the actually constructed road section, along with calculations of the
structural number of the proposed remedial work.
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TABLE I
STRUCTURAL COEFFICIENTS FOR DIFFERENT PAVEMENT LAYERS
FDOT
SPECIFICATION LAYER
SECTION COEFFICIENT LAYER,
337 0.22 FC-3
331 0.44 Type S
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333 0.30 Type III
332 0.20 Type II
280 0.30 ABC-3 (Marshall- 1000)
280 0.25 ABC-2 (Marshall- 750)
280 0.20 ABC-1 (Marshall- 500)
272 0.25 Econocrete(1100 psi)
272 0.22 Econocrete(800 psi)
270 0.20 Soil Cement(500 psi)
270 0.15 Soil Cement(300 psi)
335 0.15 SAHM(Marshall-300)
204 0.15 Graded Aggregate(LBR-100)
250 0.18 Cement Coquina Shell(LBR-100)
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250 0.18 Shell Rock(LBR-100)
200 0.18 Limerock(LBR-100)
250 0.16 Bank Run Shell(LBR-100)
230 0.12 Limerock Stab.(LBR-70)
240 0.12 Sand Clay(LBR-75)
260 0.10 Shell Stab.(LBR-70)
160 0.10 Stabilized Subbase
180 0.08 Stabilized Subbase
160 0.08 Type B Stab. (LBR-40)
160 0.06 Type B Stab. (LBR-30)
160 0.06 Type C Stab.
170 0.12 Cement Treated Subgrade(300 psi)
165 0.08 Lime Treated Subgrade
The coefficients presented in Table 1 are based on the FDOT Flexible Pavement Design
Manual for New Construction and Pavement Rehabilitation. April 1. 1993 (revised
August 26, 1993).
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In addition to the minimum structural number, flexible pavement design shall also
incorporate the minimum layer depths outlined in the following paragraphs. Both
structural number and minimum layer depth criteria shall be met.
1.6.1. Stabilized Subgrade
The entire width of the right-of-way shall be demucked before construction of
the roadbed begins, to a minimum depth of 12 inches. No material of FDOT
Class A-5, A-7 or A-8 will be allowed. All material supporting the roadway
and shoulders shall have a minimum LBR of 40, unless otherwise approved by
the City Administrator, and alternate materials/layer depths are provided to
obtain the required minimum structural number. The subgrade shall be
compacted to 98% of maximum dry density as determined by AASHTO T-180
(Modified Proctor), to the below listed minimum depths. Stabilization and
subgrade treatment materials and construction shall be in compliance with
FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest
edition.
Minimum Depth (Inches)
Residential
Arterial 12
Collector 12
Local 8
Industrial 12
Commercial 12
Testing for the subgrade bearing capacity and compaction shall be conducted
at intervals no greater than five hundred feet and shall be staggered to the left,
right and on the centerline of the roadway. There shall also be no less than one
test on each street. Tests shall be reviewed by the Engineer of Record.
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1.6.2. Base Course
Subject to the approval of the Department of Public Works,base material may
be shell, soil cement,limerock, sand clay or asphalt(black base). Where a new
base is to be constructed over an existing roadway,the existing pavement shall
be removed. The material may be re-used in the bottom 4 inches of the new
base after crushing, so as to pass through a 3-1/2 inch sieve. All base shall be
primed, as required in Chapter 5. Minimum depth of base shall be as follows:
Minimum Depth (Inches)
Residential
Arterial 12
Collector 8-1/2
Local 6-1/2
Industrial 8-1/2
Commercial 8-1/2
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1.6.2.1 Shell
Shell, where approved for use by the Department of Public Works, shall
be constructed in accordance with FDOT Standard Specifications for
Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition. Shell material shall
comply with FDOT requirements, unless otherwise approved by the
City Administrator from a local source. If a local source is approved,
the material shall only be approved if it meets the following minimum
requirements:
a. Shell used for shell base or shell stabilized base shall be mollusk
shell(i.e., oyster, mussel,clam, etc.). Live or steamed shell or
man made deposits as a by-product of the shellfish industry will
not be approved.
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b. Gradation shall meet the following minimum requirements:
Passing 3-1/2 inch sieve 97% (maximum dimension not
to exceed 6 inches)
Passing No. 4 sieve Maximum 60%
Passing No. 200 sieve Maximum 20% (washed)
c. Carbonates- minimum percentage of carbonates of calcium and
magnesium shall be 40%
d. Limerock Bearing Ratio - minimum LBR 100
e. Plasticity - portion of the material passing a No. 40 sieve shall
be non-plastic
Shell base shall be compacted to a density of not less than 98% of
maximum dry density as determined by AASHTO T-180 (Modified
Proctor)under all paved areas within the traveled roadway. Outside the
traveled roadway,compaction shall be not less than 95% as determined
by AASHTO T-180. Where the design calls for a base thickness
greater than 6-1/2 inches, it shall be placed in two or more courses of
equal thickness, not exceeding 6 inches per course.
1.6.2.2 Soil Cement
Soil cement base,where approved by the Department of Public Works
shall be installed with materials and construction in accordance with
FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest
edition. Soil cement shall have a minimum seven day compressive
strength of 300 pounds per square inch (psi) for mixed in place base or
500 psi for plant mix or when intended for use as a layer coefficient of
0.20 for flexible pavement base. The design mix shall be prepared by
a testing laboratory and submitted to the Department of Public Works
after review by the Engineer of Record.
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Soil cement shall be compacted to a density of not less than 98% of
maximum dry density as determined by AASHTO T-134 under all
paved areas within the traveled roadway. Outside the traveled
roadway, compaction shall be not less than 95% as determined by
AASHTO T-134. Soil cement base shall have test cores taken after
seven days to verify thickness and compressive strength. Average core
thickness shall not deviate from the design thickness by more than one
inch in excess, nor more than one half inch deficiency. Cores shall be
taken at locations of anticipated high water table and other locations
deemed necessary by the Engineer of Record. Soil cement base shall be
cured as long as practicable prior to paving, but no less than a minimum
of fourteen days, unless a geotextile membrane is utilized,in which case
a minimum cure time of seven days is required.
1.6.2.3 Limerock
Limerock used in base construction shall have an average Limerock
Bearing Ratio (LBR) of not less than 100. Materials and construction
shall be in accordance with FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and
Bridge Construction, latest edition.
Limerock base shall be compacted to a density of not less than 98% of
maximum dry density as determined by AASHTO T-180 (Modified
Proctor) under all paved areas within the traveled roadway. Outside the
traveled roadway, compaction shall be not less than 95% as determined
by AASHTO T-180.
1.6.2.4 Sand Clay
Sand clay base, where approved for use by the Department of Public
Works, shall be installed with materials and construction in accordance
with FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction,
latest edition.
Sand clay base shall be compacted to a density of not less than 98% of
maximum dry density as determined by AASHTO T-180 (Modified
Proctor) under all paved areas within the traveled roadway. Outside the
traveled roadway,compaction shall be not less than 95% as determined
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by AASHTO T-180. Where the design calls for a base thickness
greater than 8 inches, it shall be placed in two or more layers of equal
thickness, not exceeding 8 inches per course.
1.6.2.5 Asphalt Base Course
Asphalt base course materials shall be FDOT type ABC-1, ABC-2 or
ABC-3 and shall be constructed in accordance with FDOT Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction,latest edition.
Asphalt base shall be placed in layers not to exceed 3 inches compacted
thickness. Compaction shall be as outlined by FDOT for hot
bituminous mixtures, except that no density determinations shall be
made on the initial layer placed on a soil subgrade.
1.6.3. Surface Course
Surface courses for flexible pavements shall be asphaltic concrete, Type S.
Prime coats or tack coats shall be applied as outlined in Chapter 5 of this
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document, prior to applying the surface course. Asphaltic concrete shall
comply with the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction, latest edition, for materials and construction. Design of the mix
shall be prepared by a testing laboratory. The design mix shall be submitted to
the Department of Public Works after review by the Engineer of Record. Plant
mix certification shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works after
review by the Engineer of Record for inclusion with record drawings. Cores
shall be taken at intervals of not more than 500 feet, but at least one core shall
be taken on every street. Reports of test cores shall be forwarded to the
Department of Public Works after review by the Engineer of Record for
inclusion with the record drawings. Visual inspection of asphaltic concrete
thickness at the time of lay down may be substituted, only if approved by the
City Administrator, Minimum thickness of surface course shall be as follows:
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Minimum Depth (Inches)
Residential
Arterial 1-1/2
Collector 1-1/2
Local 1-1/4
Industrial 1-1/2
Commercial 1-1/2
1.7. Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Design
Portland cement concrete pavement may be constructed where indicated on City
approved construction plans. Lines, grades, thickness and typical cross sections shall
be shown on the plans. Design shall be in accordance with the FDOT Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction,latest edition, and recommendations
of the Portland Cement Association. Design mix shall be prepared by a testing
laboratory, and shall be reviewed by the Engineer of Record prior to forwarding to the
Department of Public Works for inclusion with record drawings. Concrete pavement
shall be designed for a minimum 28 day compressive strength of 3000 psi. Concrete
cylinders shall be made for every 50 cubic yards, but no less frequent than one set for
each day's placement. Construction, including placement,jointing and curing shall be
carried out in accordance with the FDOT standard specifications. Minimum thickness
of concrete pavement shall be as follows:
Minimum Concrete Thickness (inches)
Residential
Arterial 6
Collector 6
Local 6
Industrial 7
Commercial 6
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1.8 Shoulders
All shoulders shall have an eight foot width stabilized to an LBR value of at least 40.
The minimum depth of the stabilized shoulder shall be eight inches. All shoulders shall
be compacted to 98% of maximum density as determined by AASHTO T-180.
1.9 Curb/Gutter
Curb and gutter shall be constructed of portland cement concrete and shall conform to
the FDOT Standard Index for the type selected. Sections shall be shown on the
construction plans and are subject to the approval of the Department of Public Works.
Materials and construction shall be in compliance with the FDOT Standard
Specifications.
All curbs and gutters shall be installed on a foundation of stabilized subgrade having a
minimum LBR ratio of 40, which has been compacted to a minimum density of 98%
of maximum density as determined by AASHTO T-180 and extending 6 inches (min.)
beyond the edges of the concrete.
'Nor 1.10
Medians where required, shall be be constructed of portland cement concrete and clay
brick, with planting beds, landscaping and irrigation systems, in accordance with the
Public Works Manual,or as modified by any access management agreements between
the City of Okeechobee and FDOT. Plans and sections shall be shown on construction
plans and submitted to the City for approval by the City Administrator.
1.11 Swales
Bottoms of swales,measured from top of turf, shall be at least 4 inches below the edge
of adjoining pavement, and shall be adequately sized to carry the volume of runoff
when designed in accordance with approved storm drainage criteria. Swales shall be
compacted to 95% of maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T-180.
1.12 Drainage
All drainage work within the public rights-of-way shall be in accordance with City of
Okeechobee Development Standards Ordinance, and State of Florida Department of
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Transportation "Utility Accommodation Guide", except as modified herein, and in
Chapter 2 of this document.
1.12.1 Unless otherwise approved by the City Administrator, drainage pipe
installations under and parallel to roadways in present or planned paved areas
shall be of reinforced concrete, conforming to ASTM Standard C-301. The
minimum size pipe to be used shall be 15 inches diameter. Mitered or flared
end sections shall be provided,designed and constructed in accordance with the
appropriate FDOT Standard Index.
1.12.2 Drainage pipe for unpaved areas or for crossing under roadways may be of
reinforced concrete, asphalt coated corrugated steel or corrugated aluminum,
as approved by the Department of Public Works.
1.12.3 All drainage pipe in the public right-of-way shall have a minimum of 18 inches
of cover, unless otherwise approved by the City Administrator.
1.12.4 Drainage manholes shall be not less than four feet inside dimension between
opposing walls and shall meet the requirements of ASTM Standard C-478. fa
Walls shall be not less than 6 inches thick.
1.12.5 All other drainage structures including inlets, endwalls, culverts, flumes, etc.
shall be provided,designed and constructed in accordance with the appropriate
FDOT standard index.
1.13 Sidewalks
Sidewalks shall be portland cement concrete, a minimum of 4 inches thick, and 4 feet
wide, except along arterial roads where minimum width shall be 5 feet. Where
extending across driveways, sidewalks shall have a minimum thickness of 6 inches.
Sawed contraction joints shall be a minimum of 1-1/2 inches deep. Expansion joints
shall be provided between the sidewalk and curbing, driveways and all other fixed
objects. Sidewalks shall have a transverse slope of 1/4" per foot toward the swale or
gutter and shall be given a transverse broom finish. Handicapped ramps shall be
installed wherever sidewalks meet upright curbs, and as otherwise required by the
Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA). Any necessary obstruction shall be placed so
as to maintain the maximum clear width. Sidewalks shall be maintained by the owners
of the abutting properties. Alternate materials and methods of construction may be
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considered by the Department of Public Works for temporary installations. Special
surface treatments such as pavers, tile,etc.,may be considered by the Department of
Public Works upon request of the Developer or Engineer of Record.
Sidewalks shall be constructed on both sides of internal subdivisions. Along existing
streets, sidewalks shall be installed on the subdivision side of the street right of way.
At intersections with existing streets, sidewalks shall be extended to the right of way
at rural roadway sections, or to the back of curb of existing roadways at urban sections.
Curb cuts and handicap ramps shall be provided when connecting to existing urban
sections.
In situations where improvements are planned for existing roadways which would result
in damage or require removal of sidewalks; or where it can be demonstrated that
significant damage is likely to occur due to subsequent building construction on the
project for which the sidewalk is to be installed, at the discretion of and with the prior
approval of the City Administrator, installation may be deferred, subject to the
Developer posting with the City, a "Sidewalk Performance Bond" in a format
acceptable to the City.
Ikir 1.14 Grassing/Seeding/Mulching/Sodding/Fertilizing
Whenever a suitable length of roadway or adjacent areas have been graded, they shall
be grassed and mulched across the full right of way, at the earliest practical time, and
in all cases, before the final paving course. Argentine Bahia grass seed may be used,
unless otherwise agreed between the Developer and the Department of Public Works.
In areas where erosion and/or growing conditions may be a problem and for a minimum
of 2 feet around all structures and the back of all curbs, solid sod (Argentine Bahia)
shall be installed. The Developer shall maintain the grass, including watering and
mowing until a good stand of grass is established and the project is accepted. It is the
intent of this document that areas to be grassed have a growing stand of grass for a
period of at least one year after completion/acceptance of the project. All grassed areas
shall be mowed at least once prior to acceptance of the project.
1.15 Restoration
The entire work area utilized for the performance of any permitted work shall be
restored by the permittee as described in Chapter 2, Section 2.22.
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1.16 Record Drawings &Certifications
Two blue line copies and one reproducible set of complete record drawings shall be
submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to final acceptance by the City.
Each individual sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing", dated and signed and
sealed by the Engineer of Record. These drawings must show all changes from the
approved construction plans, including, but not limited to invert elevations, grade
changes, as well as finished base elevations and offsets at centerline, edge of median
and edge of pavement,plus elevations of bottom of swale or flow line of gutter, top of
curb and right-of-way line, at high and low points, intersections and breaks in grade.
Elevations shall be verified and shown at intervals not to exceed 300 feet measured
along the profile grade line. All high point and low point elevations shall be shown.
Compaction must be verified by an independent certified engineering testing laboratory
by making field density tests of each layer of compacted material at prescribed intervals
before the succeeding layer is placed. Test reports and record drawings must be
submitted to the Department of Public Works before final acceptance.
1.17 Final Inspection and Acceptance
After construction is completed and all certifications, record drawings and other
required documents have been submitted to, and accepted by, the Department of Public
Works, but before the one-year bonded maintenance period begins, the permittee shall
request a final inspection of the project. The Department of Public Works, the
Engineer of Record and all other interested parties shall jointly perform such
inspections as necessary for the Department of Public Works to determine the
acceptability of the project for maintenance by the City. Following the inspection, any
noted defects shall be corrected by the permittee, after which the Department of Public
Works and other maintaining agencies,will issue a notice of acceptance. This will mark
the start of the one-year warrantee period.
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2. PAVEMENT MARKING/SIGNING/SIGNALIZATION
2.1 Pavement Markings -General
The design and construction of pavement marking systems shall be in accordance with
the following standards:
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, latest edition.
Florida DOT- Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and
Maintenance for Streets and Highways, latest edition.
Florida DOT - Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest
edition.
Florida DOT- Roadway and Traffic Design Standards.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) - A
Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets.
2.1.1 Pavement Marking Plan
Pavement marking and signing plans shall be submitted to the Department of
Public Works for review and approval as part of the construction plans for
development where street or road construction is included. These plans shall
show all new markings including tie-ins to existing markings. Removals of
existing markings shall also be shown. Materials shall be specified and shall be
in compliance with FDOT Standard Specifications. The location of raised
reflective pavement markers shall be identified.
2.1.2 Permanent Pavement Markings
Permanent pavement markings shall consist of alkyd-based thermoplastic or
inlaid preformed plastic material. All such materials shall be fully reflective.
2.1.3 Temporary Pavement Markings
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Temporary pavement markings may be used during intermediate phases of road
construction or where overlayment or further construction of the road is
imminent (generally within 2 years). Temporary markings shall consist of paint
or traffic tape. All such markings shall be fully reflective.
2.1.4 Removal of Old Pavement Markings
Old pavement markings shall be covered by a pavement overlay prior to
installing new markings. Old markings can be removed by grinding, provided
residual scarring does not occur which will interfere with the new markings.
Old markings can be painted over with black paint as a temporary measure
only.
2.1.5 Construction/Resurfacing
Pavement markings (either permanent or temporary) shall be installed on the
project as soon as practicable following paving. In the event a road is placed
in service, the temporary or permanent pavement striping shall be applied by the
end of each day's operation unless precluded by inclement weather, in which
case it shall be striped during the next daylight period. Any road placed in
service without striping shall have the traffic lanes delineated in accordance
with the "United States Department of Transportation Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways", latest edition.
2.2 Signs - General
The design and construction of traffic signs shall be in accordance with the "FDOT
Standard Specifications" and "FDOT Roadway and Traffic Design standards Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices".
2.2.1 Signing Plans
Signing plans shall be submitted,with paving marking plans,to the Department
of Public Works for review, as part of the construction plans for development
where street or road construction is included. These plans shall show all new
signs and all existing signs which are to remain.
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2.2.2 Materials
All"STOP", "YIELD", "DO NOT ENTER", and "WRONG WAY" signs and
street name signs shall be fabricated entirely with high intensity reflective
sheeting. Other signs shall be fabricated using engineering grade materials.
Post-mounted signs shall be mounted on single or double steel U-Channel
posts. Tubular posts shall not be used.
2.2.3 Maintenance of Signs During Construction
"STOP" and "YIELD" signs shall be maintained during construction. All
temporary signs shall conform to the same specifications as permanent signs.
2.2.4 Design of Supports
Shop drawings and quantities for overhead sign structures, special designs for
ground sign structures, and large guide sign panels shall be submitted to the
Department or Public Works after review by the Engineer of Record.
'" Minimum vertical clearances for overhead signs shall be as detailed in Florida
Department of Transportation's "Traffic Operations Standards".
2.3 Traffic signals
2.3.1 Materials
All materials and workmanship shall meet the requirements of the "USDOT
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways",
"Institute of Transportation Engineers", the "National Electrical Code",
"Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.", "Industrial Control Standards of National
Electrical Manufacturers Association", "International Municipal Signal
Association" and applicable FDOT standards and specifications.
2.3.2 Signal Poles
All signal poles are to be constructed of prestressed concrete, hollow core type,
designed to withstand a 150 miles per hour wind.
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2.3.3 Pole Foundations
Foundation installations shall be back-filled and compacted to a firm, stable
condition equal to or greater than that of the surrounding soil. Where
applicable, the pole base shall be finished flush with the adjoining sidewalk so
as to allow an obstruction free walking surface.
2.3.4 Pole Locations
Poles, generally, shall be located at the right-of-way lines (back of the
sidewalk).
2.3.5 Pole Position Adjustments
Pole positions and conduit routing may be adjusted as approved by the
Department of Public Works to prevent conflicts with utility and drainage
structures not indicated on plans.
2.3.6 Minimum Pole Heights
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All signal poles shall have a minimum height adequate to provide a 17 foot Low
Point Center for bottom of signal head, and not more than 19 feet.
2.3.7 Grounding
All poles, span wires, controllers, detector cabinets and pull boxes, and other
elements of the installation shall be grounded by installing either a ground rod
assembly or a ground rod array.
2.3.8 Span Wire Assembly
The span wire assemblies are attached to four poles, one located in each
quadrant of the intersection, and each span wire assembly extends between two
poles at an angle of approximately 90° to the roadway approaches. Both the
catenary wire and the messenger wire shall be 3/8 inch.
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2.3.9 Signal Heads
A minimum of two signal heads for each approach for vehicular traffic shall be
provided. Pedestrian signals, push buttons, and signs shall be provided on all
corners. Vehicular signals shall be installed with drop pipes and disconnect
hangers.
2.3.10 Controller and BC4T Cabinet
All"T" intersections shall have a four phase full actuated controller in a BC4T
cabinet and all 4-way intersections shall have an eight-phase full actuated
controller in a BC4T cabinet, unless otherwise specified by the Department of
Public Works.
2.3.11 Vehicle Inductive Loop Detectors
Vehicle inductive loop detectors shall be 5 feet wide by 40 feet long, with 10
feet extending in front of STOP bar in a quadrapole pattern of 1-2-1 winding,
unless otherwise specified by the Department of Public Works.
2.3.12 Shop Drawings
Manufacturer's descriptive literature and technical data which fully describes the
types of signal equipment proposed for use, shall be forwarded to the
Department of Public Works after review by the Engineer of Record.
2.3.13 Record Drawings
Record drawings shall be submitted for all traffic control devices, indicating
deviations from the approved construction plans. Drawings shall be submitted
to the Department of Public Works after review, dating, signing and sealing by
the Engineer of Record.
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3. BIKE PATHS/LANES
3.1 Design Criteria
Design of bike paths/bike lanes shall comply with the requirements/guidelines of the
Federal Highway Administration, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the
"Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices". Alternate materials and methods of
construction will be considered for temporary installations.
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CHAPTER 7
SUBDIVISION PLANNING
1. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the City of Okeechobee in subdivision planning are to promote
health, safety and welfare in enhancing the quality of life for its residents. This
dictates a safe and efficient access and traffic circulation system. The following
principles are to be considered in accomplishing these objectives:
1.1. Adequate Vehicular and Pedestrian Access
Adequate vehicular and pedestrian access shall be provided for all parcels.
Street widths, sidewalk placement, patterns of streets and number of
intersections shall take into consideration both safety and efficiency of access
to abutting parcels. Every parcel shall abut an approved private street, an
approved access easement,or a street dedicated to,and accepted by the City for
maintenance.
1.2. Minimization of Traffic Movements Through Local Streets
Through traffic shall be discouraged through the use of discontinuities in local
street patterns by offsetting local street intersections and by channeling or
controlling street medians along peripheral major or collector streets. This will
reduce the amount and speed of traffic, thereby making local streets more safe
and amenable to residents.
1.3. Logic and Consistency in Street Numbering and Naming
A consistent and logical pattern shall be developed to simplify local street
naming and numbering, to assist visitors in locating addresses and facilitate
access by emergency vehicles, delivery vehicles, etc.
1.4. Efficient Traffic Circulation and Development Patterns
Driveways, intersection placement and access shall be controlled so that no
parcels require direct access to major or collector streets. Provisions shall be
provided for continuing existing principal streets from adjoining areas through
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new subdivisions. Where streets are extended to subdivision boundaries and
abut either undeveloped adjoining land,or connect to collector or arterial roads,
the location of the subdivision street shall be coordinated with the City
Administrator to facilitate future street development in adjoining areas, for
overall efficiency of traffic flow and for safety considerations of future
intersections.
1.5. Design for Purpose Intended
Local streets shall not be overdesigned or overbuilt, i.e: extra width, higher
speed, etc., to a degree which will detract from the residential character and
which will encourage higher use and higher traffic speed. The use of
curvilinear alignment and discontinuities is encouraged to minimize speeds in
excess of 30 MPH and discourage through traffic.
1.6 Minimum of Intersections
Intersections shall be kept to the minimum number practicable, particularly
between local streets and collector or arterial roads,to reduce accident potential.
Consistent with other requirements,"T"intersections are preferable to four way,
or cross type intersections. Streets shall be arranged to intersect as closely as
possible to right angles. In no case shall streets intersect at an angle of less
than 75°.
2. PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA
2.1. Local Streets
2.1.1. Maximum length of a cul-de-sac shall be 1200 feet, unless otherwise
approved by the City Administrator. Minimum paved radius shall be
36-feet.
2.1.2. Local streets shall intersect with other local streets to the maximum
extent practicable, and in no case with more than one collector or
arterial road.
2.1.3. Loop roads,cul-de-sacs and curvilinear streets shall be considered in the
planning and design.
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2.2. Collector Streets
2.2.1. No direct access shall be provided to a collector street from a residential
lot.
2.2.2. Collector/arterial streets shall connect to only one collector or arterial
road.
2.2.3. Residential dwellings shall face away from collector/arterial streets(i.e.:
collector/arterial street to side or rear lot line).
2.3. Commercial Sites
Commercial sites shall conform to these standards in regard to roadway
improvements,rights of way,sidewalks, driveways and all other requirements
outlined for residential subdivisions, as appropriate.
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CHAPTER 8
INSTALLATIONS FOR INTER-EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
AND CABLE TV OR OTHER SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS
1. PERMITS
1.1 Aerial Installations
The construction or maintenance of all aerial installation of telephone, cable
T.V., or other signal lines in City rights-of-way shall require permits only if the
work involves installation, removal, or relocation of supporting poles or
interruption of the normal flow of traffic on the roadway.
1.2 Underground Installations
The construction, maintenance, repair or removal of any underground
installations of telephone,cable T.V.,or other signal carrying lines in the public
rights-of-way shall not commence prior to issuance of a permit from the
Department of Public Utilities, by authority of the City Administrator, except
as provided in Chapter 2, Sections 1.2.1. and 1.3.
2. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Notwithstanding, the requirements of Chapter 4, Section 1.3, plans submitted
for approval need not be signed or sealed by an engineer certified in the State
of Florida if prepared by a City of Okeechobee franchisee for work to be done
on or for franchisee's own system. All other portions of Chapter 1 through 4
shall be met prior to issuance of any permit.
3. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 All plans shall be submitted on white prints with blue or black lines. In
addition to the proposed project, they shall show all existing facilities as well
as all planned facilities sufficiently to permit assessment of the compatibility of
the proposed work with the existing systems. Plans must be submitted on 24"
x 36"sheets. Small projects may be submitted on legal size paper,provided that
scale requirements are met and only one sheet is required.
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3.2 The general layout sheets shall be on a scale of 300 feet or less to the inch.
Detailed plans shall be on a scale 50 feet or less to the inch.
3.3 Dimensions of rights-of-way widths shall be indicated. All plans shall show
suitable legends.
3.4 The detailed plans shall show proposed cable, conduit and/or duct sizes,
approximate locations of manholes and poles, right-of-way and easement
widths, and dimensioned offsets of the proposed facilities from property lines.
3.5 Existing pavements shall be indicated by dimensions, notes and/or light
shading.
3.6 When locations of other utilities cannot be determined, this shall be indicated
by notes.
3.7 All street names shall be shown.
3.8 The identity of the operating utility company or franchisee shall be indicated
on the plans.
3.9 For maintenance work requiring a permit, a sketch indicating locations,
right-of-way layout, proposed work area and the nature of the work must be
submitted to the Department of Public Utilities for permitting.
3.10 For emergency work, a record drawing must be submitted to the Department
of Public Utilities within ten working days after the work is done, with
information thereon as per Section 3.9, above.
3.11 Record drawings of underground drawings will be furnished to the Department
of Public Utilities upon request.
4. STANDARDS
Telephone and cable television or other signal carrying systems constructed in the
public rights-of-way shall be in accordance with the following standards, and
regulations, and in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations as
modified by these Standards.
4.1 National Electric Safety Code.
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4.2 Federal Communications Commission
4.3 United States Department of Transportation"Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices".
4.4 State of Florida Department of Transportation's "Utility Accommodation
Guide".
5. CONDUIT
5.1 Steel conduit shall be minimum Schedule 40, hot dip galvanized after
threading, conforming to AWWA C-201 or C-202, and ANSI C-80-1.
5.2 PVC conduit shall conform to ASTM F-512 with minimum wall thickness of
Series DR-35.
5.3 Concrete encasement shall be cast with 3000 psi concrete, and shall have 3"
minimum wall thickness.
6. INSTALLATIONS
The provisions of Chapters 1 through 4 of this document shall apply,in addition to the
following requirements:
6.1 Cover
Telephone, television or other signal carrying cable installed in an existing or
planned paved area in any public right-of-way, shall be carried in=approved
steel, concrete or plastic conduit and shall have a minimum of 30" cover.
6.2 Location
In general, and where practicable, all underground cable T.V., telephone or
other signal carrying cable installations shall be in accordance with the
Standards and Details included in the Appendix (as applicable).
6.3 Crossings
All underground crossings of paved roadways shall be made by the bore and
jack method, if possible.
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Underground crossings of paved roadways shall not be accomplished by jetting
or the use of air or water in direct contact with the earth. Pipe driving shall
leave no voids in the underlying earth. This does not prohibit the use of air
hammers for driving.
6.4 Extraction of Pipe From Bore
The extraction of pipe from beneath any roadway generally is prohibited,
unless approved in writing by the Department of Public Utilities. In extreme
situations, where pipe must be removed, the roadway must be trenched and
later restored in accordance with the Standards and Details included in the
Appendix (as applicable).
7. TESTING
Testing of telephone, cable T.V. or other signal carrying facilities, will not be required
by the Department of Public Utilities. Testing of backfill, compaction and roadway
restoration shall be as per Chapter 2, Sections 2.19 and the Standards and Details
included in the Appendix (as applicable).
8. ABANDONED FACILITIES
The provisions of Chapter 2, Section 2.23 shall apply.
9. "RECORD" DRAWINGS
The provisions of Chapter 2, Section 2.22 notwithstanding, "record" drawings need
only be furnished to the Department of Public Utilities upon request.
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CHAPTER 9
INSTALLATIONS BY OR FOR LOCAL-EXCHANGE
TELEPHONE SERVICE CORPORATIONS
1. PERMITS
1.1 Aerial Installation
The construction or maintenance of all aerial installations of telephone lines
in City right-of-way shall require permits only if the work involves installation
or relocation of supporting poles or interruption of the normal flow of traffic
on the roadway, except as provided in Chapter 2, section 1.2 and 1.3 of this
document.
1.2 Underground Installations
The construction, maintenance, repair or removal of any underground
installation of telephone lines in any public right-of-way, requiring excavation,
shall not commence prior to issuance of a permit from the Department of Public
Utilities,by authority of the City Administrator, except as provided in Chapter
2, Sections 1.2.1 and 1.3 of this document.
2. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Notwithstanding the requirements of Chapter 4,Section 1.1,plans submitted for
approval need not be signed or sealed by an engineer certified in the State of
Florida, if prepared by the operating utility, and may be submitted with the
permit application. All other portions of Chapters 1 through 4 shall be met
prior to issuance of any permit.
2.2 No fees or bonds required under Chapter 4 shall be payable by any local
exchange Telephone Service Corporation for work done pursuant to this
chapter if work is performed by said corporation's own forces, but bonds will
be required if the work is performed by a contractor. Plans and permit
applications may be submitted simultaneously.
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3. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 All plans shall be submitted on white prints with blue or black lines. In
addition to the proposed project, they shall show all existing facilities as well
as all planned facilities sufficiently to permit assessment or the compatibility of
the proposed work with the existing systems. Plans must be submitted on
sheets no larger than 24 x 36 inches. Small projects may be submitted on legal
size paper,provided that scale requirements are met and only sheet is required.
3.2 The general layout sheets shall be drawn to a proportion of 300 feet or less to
the inch. Detailed plans shall be on a scale sufficient to show the proposed
work and the surrounding right-of-way area clearly.
3.3 Dimensions of rights-of-way widths shall be indicated. All plans shall show
suitable legends.
3.4 The detailed plans shall show proposed cable, conduit and/or duct sizes,
approximate location of manholes and poles, right-of-way widths, and
dimensioned offset of the proposed facilities from right-of-way lines.
3.5 Existing pavements shall be indicated by dimensions, notes and/or light
shading.
3.6 When locations of other utilities cannot be determined, this shall be indicated
by notes.
3.7 All street names shall be shown.
3.8 The identity of the operating utility company or franchisee, if known, shall be
indicated on the plans.
3.9 For maintenance work requiring a permit, a sketch indicating location,
right-of-way layout,proposed work area and nature of work must be submitted
to the Department of Public Utilities for permitting.
3.10 For emergency work,a drawing must be submitted to the Department of Public
Utilities within ten working days after the work is done, with information
thereon as per Section 3.9, above.
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3.11 Record drawings of underground installations shall be furnished to the
Department of Public Utilities only upon request.
4. STANDARDS
All telephone systems constructed in the public rights-of-way shall be in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the following standards,and regulations,and in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations as modified by these standards.
4.1 Federal Communications Commission.
4.2 State of Florida Public Service Commission.
4.3 State of Florida Department of Transportation's "Utility Accommodation
Guide".
4.4 State of Florida Department of Transportation's "Manual on Traffic Control and
Safe Practices".
likar,. 4.5 National Electric Safety Code.
5. CONDUIT
5.1 steel conduit shall be minimum schedule 40,hot dip galvanized after threading,
conforming to A.N.S.I. C80.1,or black iron conforming to ASTM Standard A53.
5.2 PVC conduit shall meet or exceed ASTM F-512, with minimum wall thickness
of Series DR-35.
6. INSTALLATIONS
The provisions of Chapter 1 through 4 of this document shall apply,in addition to the
following requirements:
6.1 Cover
All underground telephone cable installed in a present or planned paved area
(excluding driveway connections and other swale pavement) in any public
right-of-way shall be carried in approved steel or plastic conduit. Telephone
cable and conduit shall have a minimum of 30" cover.
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6.2 Location
In general, all underground telephone installations shall be in accordance with
Plates Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the Appendix, to the extent practicable.
6.3 Crossing
All underground crossings of paved roadways shall be made by the bore and
jack method, if possible.
Underground crossings of paved roadways shall not be accomplished by jetting
or the use of air or water in direct contact with earth. Pipe driving shall leave
no voids in the underlying earth. This does not prohibit the use of air
hammers for driving.
6.4 Extraction of Pipe from Bore
The extraction of pipe from beneath any roadway generally is prohibited,
except where approved in writing by the Department of Public Utilities. In
extreme situations, where pipe must be removed, the roadway must be 0
trenched and later restored in accordance with the Standards and Details in the
Appendix (as applicable).
7. TESTING
Testing of telephone facilities will not be required by the Department of Public
Utilities. Testing of backfill, compaction and roadway restoration, however, shall be
as per Chapter 2, Sections 2.19, 2.21 and the Standards and Details in the Appendix
(as applicable).
8. ABANDONED FACILITIES
The provisions of Chapter 2, Section 2.23 shall apply.
9. "RECORD" DRAWINGS
The provisions of Chapter 2, Section 2.22 notwithstanding,record drawings shall need
only be furnished to the Department of Public Utilities upon request.
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CHAPTER 10
ELECTRIC POWER INSTALLATIONS
1. APPLICATION OF STANDARDS TO EXISTING FACILITIES
1.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 1 through 4 hereof, the provisions
of this Public Works Manual do not apply to existing facilities in the public
rights- of-way, but shall apply to any major alteration or extension performed
upon them and the conditions and manner of prosecuting work on them, of
any size or type, from the effective date of this Public Works Manual forward.
1.2 Where roads are being constructed or reconstructed to City standards, existing
electric utility facilities conflicting with the proposed construction within the
right-of-way or inconsistent with current published or adopted standards may
have to be modified or relocated to meet the new requirements. These
changes, if required, will have to be made in accordance with the latest
adopted standards.
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2. PERMITS
2.1 Aerial Installations
The construction of all aerial installations of electric power lines in City
rights-of-way shall require permits only if the work involves installation of
supporting poles or interruption of the normal flow of traffic on the roadway
due to excavations for new installations in the right-of-way.
2.2 Underground Installations
The construction and/or excavations for any underground installations of
electric power lines in the public rights-of-way shall not commence prior to
issuance of permit from the Department of Public Utilities.
2.3 No permit shall be required for maintenance or emergency repair work necessary for
the continuity of electric service.
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3. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 4, Section 1.1, plans submitted for
approval need not be signed or sealed by an engineer certified in the State of
Florida, if prepared by franchisee. All applicable portions of Chapters 1
through 4 shall be met prior to issuance of any permit except that only 3 sets
of drawings shall be required.
3.2 No fees or bonds required under the provisions of Chapter 4 shall be payable
by franchisees for work done pursuant to this Chapter if work is performed by
franchisee's forces, but bonds will be the work is done by a contractor. Plans
and permit applications may be submitted simultaneously.
4. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 All plans shall be submitted on white prints with blue or black lines. In
addition to the proposed project, they shall show all existing facilities as well
as all planned facilities sufficiently to permit assessment of the compatibility of
the proposed work with the existing systems. Plans must be submitted on
sheets no larger than 24 x 36 inches Small projects may be submitted on legal
size paper, provided that scale requirements are met and only one sheet is
required.
4.2 The general layout sheets shall be on a scale of 300 feet or less to the inch.
Detailed plans shall be on a scale sufficient to show the proposed work and the
surrounding right-of-way areas clearly.
4.3 Dimensions of rights-of-way widths shall be indicated. All plans shall show
suitable legends.
4.4 The detailed plans shall show proposed cable, conduit or duct sizes,
approximate locations of manholes and poles, right-of-way widths, and
dimensioned offset of the proposed facilities from the right-of-way lines.
4.5 Existing pavements shall be indicated by dimensions, notes and/or light
shading, if applicable.
4.6 When locations of other utilities cannot be determined, this shall be indicated
by notes.
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4.7 All street names shall be shown.
4.8 The identity of the operating utility company or franchisee, if known, shall be
indicated on the plans.
4.9 The provisions of Chapter 2, Section 1.3 notwithstanding, a record sketch only
need be submitted to the Department of Public Utilities within ten working
days after the work is done for emergency work involving excavation of
pavement. This sketch shall indicate location, right-of-way layout, work area
and nature of work performed.
4.10 For emergency work involving excavation of pavement, a record sketch must
be submitted to the Department of Public Utilities within ten working days
after the work is done, indicating location, right-of-way layout, work area and
nature of work performed.
4.11 Record drawings of underground installations shall be furnished to the
Department of Public Utilities only upon request.
5. STANDARDS
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All electric power systems constructed in the public rights-of-way shall be in
accordance with the applicable provisions of the following standards and regulations,
and in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations as modified by
these standards.
5.1 National Electric safety Code.
5.2 State of Florida Public Service Commission.
5.3 State of Florida Department of Transportation's "Utility Accommodation
Guide".
5.4 State of Florida Department of Transportation's "Manual on Traffic Control and
Safe Practices".
6. CONDUIT
6.1 Steel conduit shall be hot dip galvanized after threading, conforming to ANSI
C 80.1.
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6.2 PVC conduit shall conform to ASTM F-512.
6.3 Concrete duct banks shall be cast with 3000 p.s.i. concrete, and shall provide a
minimum envelope of 3 inches.
7. INSTALLATIONS
Except where stated otherwise in this Chapter, the provisions of Chapter 1 through 4
of this document shall apply, in addition to the following requirements.
7.1 Cover
All underground electric power cable installed in any public right-of-way shall
be carried in approved steel or plastic conduit, and shall have a minimum of
36" cover.
7.2 Location
In general, all underground electric power installations shall be in accordance
with the Standards and Details in the Appendix (as applicable).
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7.3 Crossings
All underground crossing of paved roadways shall be made by the bore and
jack method, if possible.
Underground crossings of paved roadways shall not be accomplished by jetting
or the use of air or water in direct contact with the earth. Pipe driving shall
leave no voids in the underlying earth. This does not prohibit the use of air
hammers for driving.
7.4 Extraction of Pipe from Bore
The extraction of pipe from beneath any roadway is prohibited except where
approved, in writing, by the Department of Public Utilities. In extreme
situations, where pipe must be removed, the roadway must be trenched and
later restored in accordance with the Standards and Details in the Appendix (as
applicable).
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8. TESTING
Testing of electric power facilities will not be required by the Department of Public
Utilities. Testing of backfill, compaction and roadway restoration, however, shall be
as per Chapter 2, Sections 2.19, 2.21 and Standards and Details in the Appendix (as
applicable).
9. ABANDONED FACILITIES
Any abandoned facility in the right-of-way shall continue to be the responsibility of
the owner or operator by whom last used. This section will not apply to facilities
required to be left in place by the Department of Public Utilities.
10. RECORD DRAWINGS
The provisions of Chapter 2, Section 2.22 notwithstanding, record drawings will not
be required for electric power work performed by or for corporations regulated by the
Florida Public Service Commission.
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REVISION PAGE No.
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REVISION PAGE No.
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REVISION PAGE No.
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D MEDIANS SHOWN ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES, AND ACTUAL SHAPE, IN STATE HIGHWAYS SHALL CONFORM TO
D. F.D.O.T. REQUIREMENTS OR ANY ACCESS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AND F.D.O.T.
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CONCRETE MEDIAN SECTION LANDSCAPE MEDIAN SECTION
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N 0 T E S:
1. BRICK SHALL BE SOLID CORE CLAY BRICK, COLOR: "PLAZA BLEND".
2. BRICK TO BE SET IN CONCRETE OR THIN SET, WITHOUT MORTAR JOINTS.
3. BRICK TO BE LAID IN "HERRINGBONE" PATTERN.
4. MINIMUM BACK OF CURB TO BACK OF CURB DIMENSION IS 7'.
5. MEDIANS LESS THAN 7' WIDE SHALL BE ALL CONCRETE.
6. WHERE A MINIMUM LENGTH OF LANDSCAPE AREA/PLANTING BEDS CANNOT
BE ACHIEVED, MEDIAN SHALL BE CONCRETE / BRICK AS APPROPRIATE.
7. MINIMUM WIDTH OF LANDSCAPE AREA/PLANTING BED IS 3', MAXIMUM LENGTH IS 50'.
8. LANDSCAPE AREAS/PLANTING BEDS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH IRRIGATION SYSTEMS.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS & DETAILS
REVISION PAGE No.
TYPICAL LANDSCAPE MEDIAN SECTIONS D15
1-23-95