§ 5.13. Traffic control.

5.13.1 General. All traffic control devices including signs, signals and markings shall be installed in accordance with the most current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

5.13.2 Work zone safety.

1)

All storage of materials, excavation, backfilling, pavement removal and replacement, clean-up and grassing shall be in strict accordance with the applicable state or county regulations. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to determine the exact requirements of the authority having jurisdiction over the right-of-way. No highway, road or street shall be closed to traffic without authorization from the proper authority. The contractor shall provide suitable lights, signs, barricades and flagmen to insure the safety of pedestrian and vehicle traffic and workmen to protect the work.

2)

The contractor shall coordinate the closing of any street at least ten days in advance with the Paulding County Department of Transportation {770-445-4759}.

3)

The contractor shall provide, erect and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights and other traffic control devices; shall provide qualified flagmen where necessary to direct traffic; and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public.

4)

Placement and removal of construction traffic control devices shall be coordinated with the department.

5)

Placement of construction traffic control devices shall be scheduled ahead of associated construction activities. Construction time in street right-of-way shall be conducted to minimize the length of time traffic is disrupted.

6)

Construction traffic control devices shall be removed immediately following their useful purpose. Traffic control devices used intermittently, such as "Flagmen Ahead," shall be removed and replaced when needed.

7)

When working within Paulding County rights-of-way, provide trained and certified flag people who have completed a training program approved by the Georgia DOT.

8)

Existing permanent traffic control devices within the construction work zone shall be protected from damage due to construction operations. All damaged traffic control devices requiring temporary relocation due to construction shall be located as near as possible to their original position. Their original position shall be measured from permanent reference points and recorded in a permanent log prior to relocation. Temporary locations shall provide the same visibility to affected traffic as the original position. Relocated permanent traffic control devices shall be reinstalled in their original positions as soon as practical following construction in the affected location. Construction traffic control devices shall be maintained in good repair, clean and visible to affected traffic for daytime and nighttime operation. Traffic control devices affected by the construction work zone shall be inspected daily.

9)

Construction warning signs shall be black legend on an orange background. Regulatory signs shall be black legend on a white background. Construction sign panels shall meet the minimum reflective requirements of the department. Sign panels shall be of durable materials capable of maintaining their color, reflective character and legibility during the period of construction.

5.13.3 Signs.

1)

Street name signs and stop signs shall be installed at all intersections within a development. All intersections shall contain a minimum of two street name signs and stop signs as appropriate for the intersection. Street name signs shall have a six inch green background with four inch white legends. Signs shall be mounted on three-pound, 12 foot green U-channel posts.

2)

The location of all street signs shall be in accordance with the standard details.

3)

A "Speed Limit" sign shall be posted at each development entrance. Speed limits shall be set by the department or the Georgia DOT.

4)

A "Watch for Children" sign shall be posted at each subdivision entrance.

5)

All required permanent signs shall be installed by the department. The developer shall pay for materials and installation prior to final plat approval.

6)

If a decorative sign and post installation is desired by the developer and approved by the department, the developer or homeowner's association shall be responsible for the installation and perpetual maintenance thereof. Failure to comply with maintenance requirements will result in the county taking over such maintenance with the installation of standard signs and posts.

7)

The developer shall be responsible for the installation of a temporary stop sign and street name sign at the entrance/exit of the development prior to final plat approval.

5.13.4 Pavement markings.

1)

The developer shall be responsible for the installation of all striping and pavement markings. All required striping must be complete prior to approval of the final plat.

2)

Thermoplastic shall be used for all permanent striping and pavement markings.

3)

All striping shall be done in accordance with the most current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

5.13.5 Traffic signals.

1)

Where required, traffic signals will be installed at the developer's expense.

2)

All work will be in accordance with approved signal design.

3)

Traffic signals must be in full operation prior to acceptance by the county.

5.13.6 Street lights. As required by the Paulding County Street Light Ordinance, the installation of all street lighting fixtures within county right-of-way must be approved by the department prior to such installation.