DESIGN

A.

Where the city determines that public sanitary sewers are feasible, such sewers shall be installed by the city or its agents at the expense of the developer or by the developer to city specifications and design standards and under city supervision, provided however that in the event sewer mains in excess of the diameter required to serve the immediate needs of the subdivision or development, or lift stations in number or capacity greater than needed for the subdivision or development itself, are required in connection with the general sewerage system, the cost of such excess diameter mains or of such lift stations shall be prorated between the developer and/or other interests in a manner acceptable to the city.

B.

Where the city is unable to provide public sanitary sewers, private septic tanks will be permitted only if approved by the Department of Health. Where a private sewerage plant is proposed, it must be approved by the FDEP and the city. Any such private sewerage plan shall be designed as an extender aeration facility in accordance with FDEP and Ten State standards. Plants shall be sized according to the below sewerage flows:

Sewage Flow Estimate Table
Average Daily Flow (ADF)

C.

In the event that septic tanks or private sewerage plants are permitted, in areas where public sanitary sewers are planned for later extension, such systems shall be located in such a manner as to facilitate later connection with public system.

D.

All sewer lines, with the exception of service laterals, shall be a minimum of eight inches in diameter and laid at a minimum slope of 0.4 percent. Where possible, sewer lines shall be oriented parallel to the centerline of the road right-of-way. In no case shall a lateral line be longer than 50 feet to the right-of-way. All sewer lines shall be extra strength vitrified clay pipe or PVC; PVC sewer pipe shall be a minimum Standard Dimensional Ratio (SDR) of 35.

E.

All improvements as stated above shall be subject to approval of appropriate state agencies regarding minimum standards for guidance on sewerage and subdivision development.

A.

All residential and nonresidential structures in subdivisions shall be connected to a public water supply. The city may install, through its own forces or its agents, but with the developer providing all materials and bearing all expenses, water systems to provide domestic water supply and fire protection. However, with city commission approval the developer may install water system provided all city design standards are met and prior city staff plan approvals have been received. If water mains, fire hydrants, supplementary pumps, or other equipment or facilities in excess of the requirements of the subdivision or development itself are required in connection with the general water supply or fire protection system, the costs of such extra facilities shall be prorated between the city, the developer and/or other interests in a manner acceptable to the city.

B.

The city's latest standard details shall be minimum standards for guidance on construction [of] water lines. Fire hydrants shall be not more than 1,000 feet apart and no home shall be more than 500 feet from a fire hydrant measured along public rights-of-way in residential areas, or as may be determined by the fire chief. Fire hydrant spacing shall be decreased to 600 feet or a radius of not more than 300 feet apart along public rights-of-way or private drives within residential developments other than single family detached dwellings. All fire hydrants shall be serviced by not less than six-inch water mains or lines. Specifications for fire hydrants and other portions of the fire protection water installation shall be set forth by the American Water Works Association and shall be compatible with existing installations.

C.

All new water lines shall be PVC or ductile iron pipe; all PVC pipe shall meet the requirements for minimum 150 psi pressure rating, AWWA C-900 or C-905 pipe, as applicable, and shall be laid with ten gauge copper trace wire. Installation shall be in accordance with city standards. All fittings shall be mechanical joint, short-body ductile iron. All valves shall be gate valves with all valves larger than three inches being of the resilient wedge type. All valves shall meet applicable AWWA standards.

D.

For nonresidential construction and development orders, all development shall be required to provide, at developers expense, fire hydrants at a maximum of 300 feet separation, measured along the public right-of-way.

A.

All residential subdivisions hereinafter developed under these regulations shall have all electric, telephone and television cables placed underground. Such utility cables may be placed with random separation in the same trench according to the requirements of the city building, plumbing and electrical codes. Street light standards shall have underground feed cables with no overhead lines being permitted. All underground electrical conductors, including secondary conductors, carrying more than 24 volts shall be in metal or PVC conduit. PVC conduit shall be laid with magnetic marking tape.

B.

All such underground utilities may be placed within the rights-of-way of the streets or, if impractical in a specific case, within utility easements at the side or rear lot lines within the subdivision. Such variation must be approved by the city (consulting) engineer.

C.

Transformer pads, telephone and television connection boxes and the like shall be placed within the right-of-way or utility easements at the side or rear lot lines within the subdivision. Such pads and boxes may be placed underground if adequate waterproofing containers and systems are used and are acceptable to the city (consulting) engineer.

D.

Gas and water lines may be placed in the same trench with spacing to be regulated by city building, plumbing, gas and electrical codes.

E.

Where overhead utility service is in place prior to platting of lots and will not be removed, the new lots immediately adjoining the existing service may be continued to be served from these overhead services.

F.

Each new subdivision or development, with public or private streets, shall have a minimum of one street light at the entrance, one at each street intersection and a minimum of one street light along the streets with a maximum spacing of 400 feet. Except as provided below, all streetlights shall be installed on concrete poles with a high pressure sodium fixture with a minimum 70 watt lamp.

G.

All private developments planned and operated as a single entity, such as multiple family developments, apartments, townhouses, condominiums, commercial, industrial or any other private land developments, shall be required to provide street lighting adequate for the safety and well being of the occupants. Amount and number of streets lights shall be determined by the administrative official, city staff and developer.

H.

The developer may submit plans for light standards other than concrete and if determined by city staff to provide lighting equal to requirements of 7.5.3.F. above, the city commission may grant approval of an alternate system of street lighting for the subdivision or development.

The city commission may establish a schedule of fees and expenses and a collection procedure for development permits, certificates of compliance, appeals and other matters pertaining to the Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan. The schedule of such fees and expenses shall be established by the city commission by separate ordinance and posted in the office of the administrative official and other locations deemed appropriate for public access and may be altered or amended only by the city commission.

Acid and basic cleaning solutions.

Antifreeze and coolants.

Arsenic and arsenic compounds.

Bleaches, peroxides.

Brake and transmission fluids.

Brine solution.

Casting and foundry chemicals.

Caulking agents and sealants.

Cleaning solvents.

Corrosion and rust prevention solutions.

Cutting fluids.

Degreasing solvents.

Disinfectants.

Electroplating solutions.

Explosives.

Fertilizers.

Fire extinguishing chemicals.

Food processing wastes.

Formaldehyde.

Fuels and additives.

Glues, adhesives and resins.

Greases.

Hydraulic fluid.

Indicators.

Industrial and commercial janitorial supplies.

Industrial sludge and silt-bottoms.

Inks, printing and photocopying chemicals.

Laboratory chemicals.

Liquid storage batteries.

Medical, pharmaceutical, dental, veterinary and hospital solutions.

Mercury and mercury compounds.

Metal finishing solutions.

Oils.

Paints, primers, thinners, dyes, stains, wood preservatives, varnishing and cleaning compounds.

Painting solvents.

PCBs.

Pesticides and herbicides.

Plastic resins, plasticizers and catalysts.

Photo development chemicals.

Poisons.

Polishes.

Pool chemicals.

Processed dust and particles.

Radioactive sources.

Reagents and standards.

Refrigerants.

Roofing chemicals and sealers.

Sanitizers, disinfectants, bactericides and algaecides.

Soaps, detergents and surfactants.

Solders and fluxes.

Stripping compounds.

Tanning industry chemicals.

Transformer and capacitor oils/fluids.

Water and wastewater treatment chemicals.

A.

An administrative official, appointed by the city commission and provided with such assistance as the city commission may direct, shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Land Development Regulations.

B.

The administrative official shall diligently enforce the Land Development Regulations, making all complaints; reporting the findings and actions to complainants and using the best endeavors to prevent violations and to detect and secure the correction of violations.

C.

If it is found that any of the provisions of the Land Development Regulations are being violated, written notification shall be given by the administrative official to the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. The administrative official shall order discontinuance of illegal use of land or structures, removal of illegal structures or of illegal additions, alterations or structural changes; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; and shall take or cause to be taken any other action authorized by the Land Development Regulations or other laws of the city, county or state to ensure compliance with, and prevent violations of, the provisions of the Land Development Regulations.

D.

The administrative official, shall maintain records of all official actions with relation to administration, and of complaints and actions taken with regard thereto, and of all violations discovered by whatever means, with remedial action taken and disposition of cases.

No building or other structures shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered without a development permit therefore, issued by the administrative official. No development permit shall be issued by the administrative official except in conformity with the provisions of the Land Development Regulations, unless under a written order from the board of adjustment in the form of an administrative review, special exception or variance as provided for by the Land Development Regulations.

A.

In addition to the requirements contained in the Administrative and Procedures Manual, all applications for development permits shall be accompanied by seven sets [of] plans, drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot or parcel to be built upon, the exact sizes and locations on the lot of buildings already existing, if any, and the location and dimensions of the proposed building or alteration. This information shall be prepared by or shall be taken from information prepared by a registered land surveyor. The application shall include such other information as lawfully may be required by the administrative official, including existing or proposed building(s) or alteration; existing or proposed uses of the building(s) and land; the number of families, housekeeping units or rental units the building is designed to accommodate if residential in character; conditions existing on the lot, and other such matter as may be necessary to determine conformance with, and provide for the enforcement of, the Land Development Regulations. All such information shall be provided as required in the Administrative and Procedures Manual.

B.

In addition to the requirements contained in the Administrative and Procedures Manual, one copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the administrative official, after marking such copy either as approved or disapproved and attested to the same on such copy. The original and one copy of the plans, similarly marked, shall be retained by the administrative official.

A.

It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use of occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part thereof hereafter created, erected, changed, converted or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of compliance shall have been issued therefore by the administrative official stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the applicable requirements of the Land Development Regulations. No occupational license shall be issued by the city until the building official, fire official and county health official when applicable, shall sign off their approval, concurring that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the applicable requirements of the Land Development Regulations.

B.

No nonconforming structures or use shall be maintained, renewed or changed, and no nonconforming structure shall be extended, until a certificate of compliance shall have been issued by the administrative official; provided, that upon enactment or amendment of the Land Development Regulations, owners or occupants of nonconforming structures or uses shall have 90 days to apply for certificate of compliance. The certificate shall state specifically wherein the nonconforming use or structure differs from the provisions of the Land Development Regulations. Failure to make such application within the 90 days indicated shall be presumptive evidence that the property was being used in Land Development Regulations, or that the structure so conformed, at the time of its adoption or amendment, and that any variation from use or structural regulations of the Land Development Regulations is illegal.

C.

No permit for erection, alteration, moving or repair of any building shall be issued until an application has been made for a certificate of compliance, and the certificate shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of the Land Development Regulations upon completion of the work.

D.

A temporary certificate of compliance may be issued by the administrative official for a period not exceeding six months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion; provided, that such temporary certificate may include such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the public.

E.

The administrative official shall maintain a record of all certificates of compliance, and copy shall be furnished upon request to any person.

F.

Failure to obtain a certificate of compliance shall be a violation of the Land Development Regulations and is punishable as provided for in the Land Development Regulations.

A.

Except as may be provided otherwise in the Land Development Regulations, if the work described in any development permit has not begun within six months from the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire and be canceled by the administrative official. Written notice shall be provided to the person(s) affected.

B.

If the work described in any development permit has not been substantially completed within one year of the date of issuance, except as may be provided for otherwise in the Land Development Regulations, said permit shall expire and be canceled by the administrative official. Written notice shall be provided [to] the person(s) affected that further work as described in the canceled permit shall not proceed unless and until a new development permit has been obtained. However, the administrative official may authorize extension of such time when due cause is demonstrated to the administrative official.

Development permits or certificates of compliance issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the administrative official authorize on the use, arrangement, and construction set forth in such approved plans and applications, and for no other use, arrangement or construction. Use arrangement or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed a violation of the Land Development Regulations, and punishable as provided for in the Land Development Regulations.

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of the Land Development Regulations shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the protection, promotion and improvement of the public health, safety, comfort, order, appearance, convenience, morals and general welfare. Wherever the requirements of the Land Development Regulations are at variance with the requirements of other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive or that imposing the higher standards shall govern.

(a)

Definitions. For the purposes of this section the following words and phrases shall be as defined herein.

(1)

"Amalgam separator" is a device that employs filtration, settlement, centrifugation, or ion exchange to remove amalgam and its metal constituents from a dental office vacuum system before it discharges to the sewer.

(2)

"Amalgam waste" means and includes non-contact amalgam (amalgam scrap that has not been in contact with the patient); contact amalgam (including, but not limited to, extracted teeth containing amalgam); amalgam sludge captured by chairside traps, vacuum pump filters, screens, and other amalgam trapping devices; used amalgam capsules; and leaking or unusable amalgam capsules.

(3)

"ANSI/ADA Standard No. 108" is the American National Standards Institute and American Dentistry association standard for amalgam separators.

(4)

"Existing Source" is any facility subject to this Section whose first discharge to the sewer collection system occurred on or before July 14, 2017.

(5)

"ISO 11143" is the International Organization for Standardization's standard for amalgam separators.

(6)

"New Source" is any facility subject to this Section whose first discharge to the sewer system occurs after July 14, 2017 and must comply immediately upon commencement of discharge.

(b)

All owners and operators of dental facilities that remove or place amalgam fillings shall comply with the following reporting and waste management practices:

(1)

For existing sources, the One-Time Compliance Report is due no later than October 12, 2020 or no later than 90 days after transfer of ownership.

(2)

For new sources, the One-Time Compliance Report is due within 90 days of the start of discharge to the sewer collection system.

(3)

No person shall rinse chairside traps, vacuum screens, or amalgam separators equipment in a sink or other connection to the sanitary sewer.

(4)

Owners and operators of dental facilities shall ensure that all staff members who handle amalgam waste are trained in the proper handling, management and disposal of mercury-containing material and fixer-containing solutions and shall maintain training records that shall be available for inspection by the superintendent or designee during normal business hours.

(5)

Amalgam waste shall be stored and managed in accordance with the instructions of the recycler or hauler of such materials.

(6)

Bleach and other chlorine-containing disinfectants shall not be used to disinfect the vacuum line system.

(7)

The use of bulk mercury is prohibited. Only pre-capsulated dental amalgam is permitted.

(c)

All owners and operators of dental vacuum suction systems, except as set forth in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, shall comply with the following:

(1)

An ISO 11143 or ANSI/ADA Standard No. 108 certified amalgam separator or equivalent device shall be installed for each dental vacuum suction system on or before July 14, 2020; provided, however, that all dental facilities that are newly constructed on and after the effective date of this ordinance shall include an installed ISO 11143 or ANSI/ADA Standard No. 108 certified amalgam separator device. The installed device must be ISO 11143 or ANSI/ADA Standard No. 108 certified as capable of removing a minimum of 95 percent of amalgam. The amalgam separator system shall be certified at flow rates comparable to the flow rate of the actual vacuum suction system operation. Neither the separator device nor the related plumbing shall include an automatic flow bypass. For facilities that require an amalgam separator that exceeds the practical capacity of ISO 11143 test methodology, a non-certified separator will be accepted, provided that smaller units from the same manufacturer and of the same technology are ISO-certified.

(2)

Proof of certification and installation records shall be submitted to the superintendent within 30 days of installation.

(3)

Amalgam separators shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Installation, certification, and maintenance records shall be available for immediate inspection upon request therefor by the superintendent or designee during normal business hours. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.

(d)

Facilities with vacuum suction systems that meet all the following conditions may apply to the superintendent for an exemption to the requirements of subsection (c) of this section:

(1)

The system is a dry vacuum pump system with an air-water separator.

(2)

The sedimentation tank is non-bottom draining, with the drain above the anticipated maximum level of accumulated sludge.

(3)

Evidence of regular pump outs by a licensed hauler (a minimum of once a year, or more often if either directed by the manufacturer or necessary to keep solids from exiting through the drain) is maintained and open to inspection by the superintendent during normal business hours.

(4)

The system has no direct discharge pipe to the sewer on the bottom of the sedimentation tank.

An owner or operator whose facility meets conditions (1) through (4) may apply for this exemption by written letter to the superintendent. The superintendent or designee will review the system and, if the exemption is approved, shall provide a written letter of exemption.

An exemption obtained pursuant to this subsection (d) shall expire upon installation of a new vacuum system. Upon expiration of the exemption, the facility shall comply with subsection (c) of this section before commencing further operation.

(e)

Dental dischargers that exclusively practice one or more of the following specialties are not subject to the requirements of this section: (1) Orthodontics; (2) Periodontics; (3) Oral and maxillofacial surgery; (4) Radiology; (5) Oral pathology or oral medicine; (6) Endodontistry and prosthodontistry.

(f)

Dental practices that do not place dental amalgam, and do not remove amalgam except in limited emergency or unplanned, unanticipated circumstances, are exempt from the requirements of this part, provided the dental practice:

(1)

Submits the following statement to the City, signed by a responsible corporate officer, general partner, proprietor, or a duly authorized representative by the applicable compliance deadline identified in Section 2.1.7 (b):

"This facility is a dental discharger subject to this rule and does not place or remove dental amalgam except in limited emergency or unplanned, unanticipated circumstances. I am a responsible corporate officer, a general partner or proprietor (if the facility is a partnership or sole proprietorship), or a duly authorized representative in accordance with the requirements of § 403.12(1) of the above named dental facility, and certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.";

(2)

Removes dental amalgam for limited emergency or unplanned, unanticipated circumstances, less than 10 times per year and as no more that 1% of dental procedures; and

(3)

The dental practice notifies the City of any changes affecting the applicability of this certification.

(g)

Disposal of hauled waste from dental facilities to the sanitary sewer is prohibited in accordance with Sections 20-69 and 20-71, and may be subject to industrial pretreatment requirements.

(h)

Dental dischargers that fail to comply with this section will be considered significant industrial users, and will be subject to the requirements herein, including the compliance monitoring, reporting requirements, and enforcement remedies identified in Sections 20-71 and 20-72 respectively.

(Ord. No. 24-2093, § 1, 2-20-2025)

In order to promote safety and improve traffic circulation on and around a site and to prevent potential adverse effects on adjoining properties, petitioners for all development activities, including special exceptions and zoning amendments, except as provided for below, shall submit a site plan as a part of the development review process. The level of detail required shall be determined by the category of development activity as stated below.

The information required according to the category of development activity shall be based upon the information listed in Section 5.1.3. of this Administration and Procedures Manual.

A.

Individually owned single family detached dwelling; as per 5.1.3.A., 5.1.3.B., 5.1.3.O., 5.1.3.P., and 5.1.3.T.

B.

Zoning amendments not requiring an impact statement; as per 5.1.3.A. through 5.1.3.M.

C.

Special exceptions not requiring an impact statement; as per 5.1.3.A. through 5.1.3.V.

D.

All other development not requiring an impact statement; as per 5.1.3.a. through 5.1.3.V.

E.

Plan unit developments; as per Chapter 6 of the Land Development Regulations.

In addition to other requirements contained elsewhere in the Land Development Regulations for all new construction and development, including zoning amendment and special exception petitions, it shall be required that the below materials be submitted as applicable, seven copies, for review by city staff, boards and commissions so involved. While some information asked for in this section may appear to be duplication, the information requirements are more stringent for a special exception since such a petition, if approved, will procedurally next lead to requests for construction permits. If there are conflicts in the requirements, the most restrictive or stringent shall apply.

A.

Location map showing the relationship of the proposed project to streets, parks and open spaces, lakes, utilities and similar features of the city.

B.

A property map showing the current land use and zoning of the property and all contiguous properties.

C.

All property owners within 300 feet of the site and their most current mailing address.

D.

Topographic map with contour intervals of no greater than five feet, and delineation of areas of special flood hazard (100-year flood plain) as shown on the flood insurance rate maps, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the city.

E.

Title of the proposed development, name of the developer or owner and the project planner (if applicable).

F.

Scale, north arrow.

G.

A dimensioned general site plan at a scale of 1:100 or less showing the proposed locations and arrangements of building, streets, off-street parking, required yards, open spaces, service areas, setbacks and buffers for the development.

H.

A legal survey at a scale of 1:100 or less indicating boundaries and ownership of all properties include in the petition.

I.

Soil map, soils and subsoil conditions, using a minimum Soil Conservation Service (SCS) maps and surveys; define property drainage problems.

J.

Demonstrate the methods to be used by the petitioner to protect the environmentally sensitive qualities of the site and immediate surrounding area; describe methods to be used to protect water, air, noise, view and related environmental considerations.

K.

Describe the general community facilities that will be used or required as a result of the proposed development.

L.

A traffic circulation map identifying all existing roads on or adjacent to the proposed development and containing the name of the roads, 24-hour traffic counts (where available from the county of FDOT). Maintenance jurisdiction, pavement and right-of-way widths.

M.

Describe how the proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

N.

Additional information required for special exception petitions shall be as listed below.

O.

A dimensioned site plan at a scale of 1:100 or less, except for an individually owned single family detached dwellings which be at a scale of ¼:1 or less, showing the locations and arrangements of buildings, open space, required yards, set backs, buffers, signs as applicable and related features of the development. The site plan shall indicate the approximate total floor area of each building and for the total development.

P.

A topography survey at a maximum of two-foot contour intervals and at a corresponding scale to the boundary survey.

Q.

Show lot arrangements, typical lot sizes and dimensions, streets, ingress and egress and sizes; parking and off-street loading facilities and sign locations.

R.

The gross density in dwelling units per acre for each type of residential use and/or the size and type of commercial, industrial or other proposed land uses.

S.

A drainage plan, prepared by a Florida registered engineer, which provides a solution for retaining the first one inch of rainfall, based on a 25-year frequency storm on site and where and how the excess rainfall will be disposed.

T.

Establish public utility requirements necessary for the proposed development, including the volume of sewage waste to be generated, water needs and methods to be utilized to meet these needs.

U.

State the amount and types of vehicular traffic to be generated that will result from the proposed development and what thoroughfares will be used by the anticipated traffic.

V.

Establish the phasing and timing schedule, as applicable, for the proposed development.

Large and/or intensive land use developments, by their very nature, impact the city by creating demands for additional water, sewer and drainage facilities, public streets for access, parks and recreation areas and related services. In order to better plan for, respond to and address these issues, the city requires that an impact statement be prepared by the developer and/or property owner. The impact statement provides the city officials and the general public with factual information as they evaluate the effect the proposed development will have on the city and its residents.

Applications for zoning amendments and special exceptions involving large land areas, relatively high densities, or intense uses shall be required to prepare and submit an impact statement for review by the city staff and public agencies having jurisdictional concerns with the proposed development.

Developments that require impact statements are as follows:

A.

Institutional, commercial, office, or industrial zoning districts or developments involving a land area in excess of three acres;

B.

Residential zoning districts or developments involving one or more of the following:

1.

More than ten acres;

2.

More than 50 dwelling units;

3.

More than five acres at a density of six to eight dwelling units per acre;

4.

More than three acres at a density of greater than eight, but not more than 12 dwelling units per acre;

5.

More than 12 dwelling units per acre.

6.

Planned unit developments shall be required to submit an impact statement report as applicable to the specific PUD classification, which requires the petitioner to address the impacts created by the entire PUD.

7.

The requirements for an impact statement shall not be subverted by application for a fractional portion of a property. Applications may be made for a portion of a property; however, a subsequent action for a contiguous property by the same owner within a five-year period may be refused unless the impact statement for both properties is submitted with the subsequent applications.

A.

Six copies of the impact statement shall be submitted to the administrative official. All documentation shall be submitted in the form of a bound or loose leaf cover format, properly identified according to the information required, and not to exceed 11 by 14 inches in size. All maps and/or other large scale documentation materials shall be at the scale and size required by the applicable actions being requested. Should the applicant feel that some portion of the information requested [is] not applicable, the applicant must provide supportive written reasons for this position.

B.

The impact statement shall be reviewed by the administrative official for sufficiency of the information provided. If found insufficient, the administrative official shall notify the applicant in writing, within 14 working days after the receipt of the application, of any additional information required. The applicant may supply the information requested or notify the administrative official in writing that the requested information was not supplied. After notification of insufficiency, processing of the application shall halt until either the additional information is obtained or notification is received that the information will not be provided.

C.

When the administrative official determines the impact statement is sufficient or receives written notification from the applicant that the additional requested information will not be supplied, copies of the applicant and impact statement will be distributed to the impact review committee.

D.

The administrative official shall schedule and conduct a meeting of the impact review committee of local, regional, state and federal public agencies having jurisdictional concerns with the proposed development [or] accept letters in lieu of meetings. These agencies as applicable, included the following:

Polk County Health Department;

Southwest Florida Water Management District;

St. Johns Water Management District;

Central Florida Regional Planning Council;

Soil Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture;

Environmental Protection Agency;

Florida Department of Transportation;

Florida Department of Community Affairs;

Florida Department of Environmental Affairs;

Health and Rehabilitative Services; and

United States Army Corps of Engineers.

The reports of the participating public review agencies shall neither ensure not preclude approval of any application, but will provide technical staff input to assist the planning commission and the city commission in evaluation [of] the request.

E.

The administrative official shall prepare a composite report of the findings of the impact review committee and forward the report to the appropriate commission.

Answers to the following questions or request for information must be provided to establish a basis for consideration by the city for the proposed action. The question and information related [to] such consideration as site conditions, suitability of the site for the proposed use or uses, relationship to adjoining land uses, compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan, infrastructure needs, changing conditions causing the need of proposed development and the benefits to the city (public) should the request be granted. These responses will serve as an overview of the proposed development and will be used by city staff and the commissions in public hearings.

A.

Will the proposed change be contrary to the established land use pattern(s) in the surrounding area? If an incompatibility would be created between the proposed and existing land uses, describe the techniques and methods that would be used to minimize such differences.

B.

Describe how the proposed development would be consistent with the City Comprehensive [Plan] in relation to land use, transportation, recreation, utilities and related plan elements.

C.

What changed or changing conditions in the area make the approval of this petition necessary?

D.

Describe why the site is suitable for the uses permissible or permitted by the proposed zoning amendment (where applicable).

E.

Describe the site and list all land uses (by area calculations) and structures existing on site as of the petition date.

F.

Will the proposed development materially alter the population density of the area and thereby increase the demand on public facilities, i.e. schools, parks, sewers, water, etc.?

G.

Will the proposed development adversely affect property values of adjacent property?

H.

Will the proposed development create environmental problems? How will the proposed development take into account the natural features of the site, such as topography, wetlands and similar conditions and what steps will be taken to protect these features?

I.

Will the proposed development encroach on or disturb rare, endangered, threatened and special concern species wildlife habitats?

J.

Will the proposed development create or excessively increase traffic congestion or otherwise affect public safety?

K.

Will the proposed development adversely impact living conditions on adjoining properties or within the neighborhood?

L.

If the proposed development is located in an area presently undeveloped, describe how the proposed development may or may not influence future land uses in the area?

M.

Is it impossible to find other sites within the city suitable for the type of development proposed on land already zoned for such use(s)?

A.

Land uses. Describe each of the proposed land uses and identify the following where applicable:

1.

The density, typical floor areas and types of residential dwelling units;

2.

Types of commercial, industrial, [or] other land uses proposed for the development;

3.

The customer service area for commercial and/or industrial land uses;

4.

The gross land area proposed for each type of use, including parking, open space, recreation and the gross areas of pervious and impervious surfaces, including structures, for the site.

B.

Population potential.

1.

Calculate the projected resident (and seasonal) population of the proposed development and/or the population generated in the case of commercial or industrial land uses.

2.

If the proposed development is a commercial or industrial use, describe the employment characteristics, including the anticipated number of employees, type of job skills or training required for the new jobs, percentage of local people that will be employed and/or will be brought in from other locations, number of shifts per day and peak shift employees.

3.

Describe the demographic composition of any additional population generated as a result of the proposed development.

4.

Describe the proposed development's service area and indicate the service area's present population.

C.

Streets and access.

1.

Estimate the number of vehicle trips per day expected to be generated and at what peak hour(s), for all streets impacted by the development. Establish background traffic counts and determine the impact on those streets affected by the proposed development.

2.

What modifications would be required of the present transportation system (streets) of the city, county and/or state to meet the needs of the proposed development?

3.

Describe the off-street parking facilities to be used and the total number of spaces required for the proposed development.

4.

Describe the methods to be utilized for provision of ingress and egress to the site.

5.

What walkway or other systems are planned for accommodating pedestrian traffic?

D.

Site conditions, surface and stormwater management.

1.

Describe the impact the proposed development will have on surface and stormwater management, including methods to be utilized to control discharges of detergents, solvents, fuel, oils, silts, sediments and surface run-off.

2.

Describe any alteration of the site; natural drainage features or systems that would be necessary for the proposed development.

3.

Describe the local aquifer recharge system, groundwater conditions and well cones of influence and any changes to these water supplies which would result from the proposed development.

4.

Identify all rare, endangered, threatened and special concern species of wildlife and their habitats found on the site. Describe the impact of the proposed development on this wildlife and the proposed mitigation of these impacts.

E.

Potable water.

1.

Indicate the location of the city water main that will serve the proposed development, size of line, extensions required, number of units or customers to be served, estimated gallons per day required, and impact and connection fees to be paid to the city.

F.

Sewage.

1.

Indicate the location of the city water main that will serve the proposed development, size of line, extensions required, number of units or customers to be served, estimated gallons per day required, and impact and connection fees to be paid to the city.

G.

Solid waste management.

1.

Calculate the solid waste volume anticipated to be created in pounds per capita per day or tons per day, as a result of the proposed development.

2.

If contract services are to be considered, identify the solid waste disposal site and the entity responsible for collection and disposal.

H.

Recreation.

1.

Calculate the number of users to be created, as a result of the proposed development, of city recreation facilities. Use LOS standards contained in the concurrency management system, chapter 23 of the LDR, as the basis for the calculations.

I.

General information.

1.

Describe the user demands and provisions for the following services:

a.

Educational facilities (K—12);

b.

Health care;

c.

Fire protection;

d.

Police protection;

e.

Electric power, gas and phone.

J.

Taxes.

1.

Calculate the estimated ad valorem tax yield to the city government, school board and any special taxing districts that levy taxes on the property, for the next five years.

K.

Required exhibits, maps. Exhibits and maps shall be of sufficient size and type to facilitate understanding of the components of the proposed development. The scale shall be dependent upon the specific application and the applicable requirements detailed in the Land Development Regulations. Dates of preparation and any amendments shall be noted on all exhibits and maps. The following exhibits and maps shall be provided as a part of all impact statements:

1.

A location map showing the proposed development in relationship to streets, community facilities, schools and natural features of the area such as lakes and drainage ways.

2.

A topographic map with contour intervals meeting the requirements as spelled out for the particular petition and delineation of areas of special flood hazard (100-year flood plain) as identified on the flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the city and for Polk County in the case of annexation.

3.

An existing land use and zoning map of the site and the abutting properties.

4.

A soils map with the accompanying soil classifications as provided by the Soils Conservation Service. If other sources are utilized for this information, such data and maps shall be fully explained and interpreted.

5.

A traffic circulation map identifying existing streets on or adjacent to the proposed development site, identifying them by name, maintenance responsibility, pavement width and right-of-way dimensions.

6.

A site plan meeting the requirements of the specific petition, but in any case, showing at a minimum the proposed land uses, type and maximum density for each residential area, typical minimum lot sizes and dimensions for each use and unity by type, dimensions of buffers, easements, open space areas, parking and loading areas, setbacks and circulation routes.

7.

A drainage plan showing existing and proposed drainage areas, water retention sites, structures, easements, canals, wetlands, water sources and any other drainage features that may be necessary for the proposed development.

INTENT. To require all new development including but not limited to residential, commercial and industrial developments to comply with the following Traffic Impact Study criteria. Traffic Impact Studies will be required prior to the approval of Preliminary Plats for subdivision and Site Plan approval for commercial and/or industrial projects.

A.

Traffic Impact Study Guidelines.

City of Haines City, Florida

Traffic Impact Study Guidelines and Requirements

A. Purpose

The purpose of the traffic impact study is to identify the potential impacts of new development on the City of Haines City transportation network and to provide information which will allow a concurrency determination and any required mitigation for impacts to be made on each impacted segment. The traffic impact study will identify development traffic volumes on each impacted segment and intersection within a defined area, identify if any those roadway segments and intersections on which the adopted Level of Service cannot be maintained, include link and intersection analysis, and recommend potential solutions and/or mitigation for those segments and intersections on which the adopted Level of Service is not being met, and the associated improvements necessary to regain concurrency.

B. Intent

The intent of this document is to define the requirements, procedures and methodology for the preparation and submission of a traffic impact study (TIS) in the City of Haines City and to provide an equitable, consistent and systematic means of determining the future impact of proposed developments while maintaining the adopted service levels on all roadways. Nothing contained in this document shall waive any requirement contained elsewhere in the Haines City Land Development Code. Certain data must be obtained prior to conducting the study to verify the analysis will meet the current standards. For example, if the adopted level of service standards might have changed, if the City might have adopted a transportation concurrency exception area (TCEA), any information on other developments in the study area that are approved but their traffic is not part of existing volume.

C. Applicability

The requirements, procedures and methodology for a traffic impact study contained in this section shall apply to all development approvals in incorporated Haines City. In all cases, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate to Haines City Community Development and the Polk TPO, and potentially the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that a proposed development will not unduly impact the road system.

D. Requirements

As identified in Table 1: Traffic Study Requirements, there are three (3) levels of traffic studies that could be required. The study requirements and depth of analyses are defined for the three (3) study "tiers" in Table 1 and the subsequent sections.

1. Traffic Study Tiers/Net External Trip Thresholds

The requirement for traffic studies are based on the net external AM or PM peak hour trips for the project, whichever is greatest, as determined by Table 1. For multi-phase developments, the trip thresholds are based on project buildout, not by phase. In cases of redevelopment, net external trips shall be based upon the new or proposed land use as compared to the land use existing at the time of redevelopment. Credit for prior use must be utilized in connection with a redevelopment of the site within one (1) year following the demolition of the existing structure or termination of the existing use or business, whichever first occurs.

2. Methodology Letter

A methodology letter is required for Tier 2 and Tier 3 traffic studies. An example methodology letter is included in the appendix to these guidelines. The applicant must submit the written methodology letter to the City and obtain written concurrence on the proposed methodology. It is suggested that the methodology letter be submitted to the City as a draft prior to the pre-application meeting. Failure to prepare and obtain approval for the study methodology may result in disapproval of the traffic impact study (TIS) or a request for additional information and the requirement for a revised TIS. The methodology letter shall include the following information:

 • Project description.

 • Anticipated buildout year for single phase developments and planned development phasing for multi-phase developments.

 • Tier of traffic study being proposed.

 • Site Location map.

 • Site plan of the proposed development that shows the proposed access locations.

 • Programmed improvements

 • Map of the area of influence/study area.

 • Table of proposed trip generation including pass-by trips and internal trip capture including land use description, ITE codes, trip rates or formulas and data used in the calculations from the latest edition of the ITE Trip Generation Manual and ITE Trip Generation Handbook. If authorized by the City or designee, trip generation data from other sources may be used in the analysis. If proposing an alternative source for trip generation data, attach study documentation, if already completed, or document the proposed methodology, consistent with guidance in the ITE Trip Generation Handbook, if an alternative trip generation rate is to be calculated based on observations of other sites, a minimum of two sites are required unless prior approval is received from the City.

 • Proposed trip distribution in influence/study area.

 • List of roadways and intersections that fall within the area of influence/study area.

 • Identify any critical issues related to the project such as unacceptable roadway conditions, access constraints, public easements, etc.

 • Proposed growth rate for calculation of background growth.

 • List of projects contributing to the total traffic that are approved but not yet adding traffic to the network (vested trips).

 • Date of any traffic counts used in the analysis. Note: traffic counts more than one (1) year old cannot be used in the study unless approved by the City.

 • Multimodal Assessment: evaluation of transit, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations as outlined in Section 3.

3. Multimodal Assessment

The multimodal assessment shall include an evaluation of existing and programmed bicycle, pedestrian, and transit mobility options. This assessment shall also discuss how the site plan encourages walking, bicycling and transit ridership through one or more of the following:

 • Safe adequately lighting and well-maintained pathways and/or sidewalks

 • Bicycle facilities and parking

 • Identifiable crosswalks

 • Transit bus stops and transit stop amenities (i.e., bench, bus shelter, etc.)

 • Removal of natural and/or built barriers that discourage walking

 • Compliance with American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements

 • Buffering between vehicular areas and sidewalks

 • Linkage to existing or future walkway and/or bikeway network and transit route

4. Analysis Scenarios

Segment and intersection analysis will be required for the following scenarios. For multiphase developments include analysis of future No Build and Build scenarios for development phases.

a. Existing Scenario

AM (if required) and PM peak hour analysis of existing traffic on the existing transportation network. If a non-residential use, the requirement for an AM analysis may be waived with City approval.

b. Future No Build Scenario

AM (if required) and PM peak hour analysis of existing traffic, plus background traffic (derived from growth rates, vested trips, or combination of both), placed on the existing network, plus all improvements funded for construction within the first three years of the state, county or local jurisdiction's adopted work program, capital improvement plan (CIP) and/or adopted transportation improvement plan (TIP). If a non-residential use, the requirement for an AM analysis may be waived with City approval.

c. Future Build Scenario

AM (if required) and PM peak hour analysis of existing traffic, plus background traffic (derived from growth rates, vested trips, or combination of both), plus the project's traffic placed on the existing network, plus all improvements funded for construction within the first three years of an adopted work program, CIP and/or TIP, and proposed project driveways/access improvements. If a non-residential use, the requirement for an AM analysis may be waived with City approval.

d. Future No Build Scenario with Mitigation (if necessary)

AM (if required) and PM peak hour analysis of the Future No Build Scenario with the inclusion of any other improvements that are required for mitigation. This analysis scenario will be required only if mitigation is required to obtain the adopted Level of Service as the result of the Future No Build Scenario analysis. If a non-residential use, the requirement for an AM analysis may be waived with City approval.

e. Future Build Scenario with Mitigation (if necessary)

AM (if required) and PM peak hour analysis of the Future Build Scenario with the inclusion of any other improvements that are required for mitigation. This analysis scenario will be required only if mitigation is required to obtain the adopted Level of Service as the result of the Future Build Scenario analysis. If a non-residential use, the requirement for an AM analysis may be waived with City approval.

5. Segment Analysis

AM (if required) and PM peak hour, directional Level of Service (LOS) analysis shall be conducted for study area segments based on currently accepted traffic engineering principles. Segment analysis should compare roadway volumes to the service volumes published in the latest edition of the Polk County TPO Roadway Network Database, if available, or the FDOT Generalized Service Volume Tables. If a non-residential use, the requirement for an AM analysis may be waived with City approval.

Methods that incorporate and apply appropriate techniques from the latest edition of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) are also acceptable. These methods may include the use of the latest available versions of the Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro, or LOSPLAN, as approved by the City.

a. LOS Standards

The calculated LOS shall be compared to the adopted LOS standards used for concurrency determination and shall be consistent with the Transportation Element of the Haines City Comprehensive Plan.

b. Roadway Volumes

Existing roadway volumes may be established from the latest edition of the Polk County TPO Roadway Network Database (if available), counts from the Florida Department of Transportation (if available), or collected segment volumes (which may be derived from collected peak hour turning movement counts used for the subject TIS).

c. Roadway Service Volumes

Roadway service volumes will be provided in the Polk TPO Concurrency Network Database. In the event the information is not available, FDOT generalized level-of-service standards/tables may be used upon confirmation by the City or designee. Roadway improvements programmed within the first three years of an adopted work program, TIP, or CIP may be utilized as long as the improvement is funded for construction consistent with the proposed buildout year for the development, but no more than three years from the date of the study.

6. Intersection Analysis

AM (if required) and/or PM peak hour LOS analyses shall be conducted for all study intersections based on currently accepted traffic engineering principles. Methods that incorporate and apply appropriate techniques from the latest edition of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) are acceptable. These methods may include the use of the latest available versions of the Highway Capacity Software (HCS) or Synchro. Microsimulation software may also be used but is not required.

a. LOS Standards

The existing LOS shall be compared to the adopted LOS standards used for concurrency determination and shall be consistent with the Transportation Element of the Haines City Comprehensive Plan. The LOS standards for an intersection analysis shall be the conservative adopted roadway LOS standard of the intersecting roadways.

b. Signalization

If signalization is proposed as a mitigation measure, a signal warrant analysis (including FDOT signal warrant summary worksheets) and a Stage 1 Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) shall be provided for the location(s) proposed for signalization.

7. Turn Lane/Access Analysis

The need for turn lanes at proposed project access shall be determined using the methods of NCHRP 457 for left-turn and right-turn lanes. This analysis should be conducted for the worst-case peak hour to determine the need for turn lanes.

8. Traffic Study Requirements

Tier 2 and 3 traffic studies shall include the following elements.

 • Table of Contents, List of Figures, List of Tables

 • Introduction: project description, site location, site plan, study area/area of influence map, planned and programmed improvements and committed developments.

 • Existing Roadway and Intersection Conditions: existing roadway segment geometry, existing intersection geometry, existing traffic volumes and existing segment and intersection LOS results. If a segment or intersection with a history of high crash occurrence exists within a study area, at the discretion of the City an evaluation of potential mitigating measures can be required.

 • Future Roadway and Intersection Conditions: future roadway segment geometry and future intersection geometry.

 • Future Traffic Conditions: background traffic, trip generation, trip distribution and assignment and future traffic volumes.

 • Transportation Assessment: segment analysis, intersection analysis, and turn lane/access analysis for future conditions.

 • Multimodal Assessment: evaluation of transit, bicycle, and pedestrian accommodations.

 • Mitigation Strategies: recommended improvements and proportionate share calculations.

 • Summary/Conclusions: brief discussion to highlight the reason for the traffic study tier classification, methodology followed, general results of the analysis and action requested (e.g., approval of mitigation strategy).

 • Appendix: approved methodology, traffic count data, site plan, vested project traffic data, capacity analysis summary sheets for existing conditions and future conditions, trip distribution plot from the travel demand model, and all other pertinent data to support the traffic study. For a Tier 2 or 3 study, the electronic operational analysis files (Synchro, HCS, etc.) shall be submitted with the report.

E. APPENDIX

1. Example TIS Methodology Statement

2. TIS Methodology Template/Pre-Application Meeting Checklist

B. Traffic Impact Study Methodology Statement - Example

EXAMPLE TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY METHODOLOGY STATEMENT
Haines City, Florida

Introduction

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the City of Haines City with the proposed methodology to evaluate the transportation impacts associated with the planned development known as _______ Describe_______. According to the City's Traffic Impact Study Guidelines and Requirements, this project qualifies for a Tier _______ Traffic Study.

Project Description

The proposed development program for the site includes _______ Describe_______. The development will be constructed in _______#_______ phase(s) that is/are anticipated to be completed in _______ (year/years).

Site Location & Site Plan

_______ Describe_______ (surrounding street network/fronting street description and attach copy of concept/preliminary site plan.

Area of Influence / Study Area Intersections

At a minimum, all major site access driveways will be evaluated in addition to any upstream or downstream intersections identified by the City of Haines City. At a minimum, the roadways and all ending segment intersections that are signalized and where the project traffic will constitute 5% or more of the roadway service volume capacity at the adopted level of service will be analyzed.

Planned and Programmed Improvements

The study will assume the construction of all transportation improvement projects listed in the first three years of the adopted work programs for the FDOT, Polk County or the City of Haines City. _______ Describe_______ site access improvements are proposed in conjunction with the project development program.

Trip Generation

To estimate the trip-generating characteristics for the proposed development, traffic projections were derived from trip generation regression equation published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) in the Trip Generation Manual, _______Note current edition used_______. A summary of the trip generation for the project is included in Table 1. Given the land uses, _______No/Some_______ trip reductions were taken for internal capture and/or pass-by trips. The study _______will/will not_______ include the use of localized trip generation from the Polk County TPO or documented trip generation studies from similar land uses. The City will be provided the results and the opportunity to approve the use of alternative trip generation estimates in advance of any study submittal.

Table 1: Trip Generation Summary

Source: ___________

EXAMPLE TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY METHODOLOGY STATEMENT
Haines City, Florida

Trip Distribution and Assignment

The project traffic distribution pattern will be developed _______Describe Approach_______. The project distribution, when produced, will be provided to the City of Haines City for review before developing future traffic projections. The future traffic volumes will be discussed in the report and represented graphically.

Traffic Impact Assessment

To assess the traffic impacts associated with the proposed development, traffic counts will be required. _______Firm_______ will collect peak hour turning movement counts on a typical weekday during the morning and afternoon peak-hour periods for all study area intersections. Appropriate peak season correction factors will be applied to the raw counts. Future background volumes will be derived after reviewing historic growth rates, using the last 5 years of available AADT data. Any negative growth will be identified and a minimum of 2% per year growth applied. As part of this study, analysis for the following conditions will be completed:

 ▶ Existing Year conditions (during AM and PM peak hour periods)

 ▶ Future Year conditions, without project (during AM and PM peak hour periods)

 ▶ Future Year conditions, with project (during AM and PM peak hour periods)

 ▶ Turn lanes assessment at the site access driveways for future conditions

The traffic assessment will be conducted for all intersections using methodologies from the Highway Capacity Manual. Synchro is the preferred software for intersections and corridor analysis, if appropriate.

Multimodal Assessment

Discussion of existing and programmed bicycle, pedestrian, and transit mobility options and an assessment of how the site plan encourages walking, bicycling and transit ridership.

Traffic Report _______Firm Name_______ will prepare a Traffic Impact Study Report summarizing the study methodology, existing and future conditions, project impacts, and potential mitigation measures.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

C. Traffic Impact Study Methodology Checklist Template

INITIAL MEETING CHECKLIST
Haines City, Florida

Suggestion: Use this Appendix as a worksheet to ensure that no important elements are overlooked. Cross out the items that do not apply.

Date:_______ Time: _______

Location: _______

People Attending:

Name, Organization, and Telephone Numbers

1) _______

2) _______

3) _______

4) _______

5) _______

Study Preparer:

Preparer's Name and Title: _______

Organization: _______

Address & Telephone Number: _______

Reviewer(s):

Reviewer's Name & Title: _______

Haines City Community Development Department

Reviewer's Name & Title: _______

Organization & Telephone Number: _______

Applicant:

Applicant's Name: _______

Address: _______

Telephone Number: _______

Proposed Development:

Name: _______

Location: _______

Land Use Type: _______

ITE Code #: _______

Proposed number of development units: _______

Other: _______

Description:

_______

_______

INITIAL MEETING CHECKLIST
Haines City, Florida

Zoning

Existing: _______

Comprehensive plan recommendation: _______

Requested: _______

Findings of the Preliminary Study:

_______

_______

Study Type:

Study Area:

Boundaries: _______

_______

Additional intersections to be analyzed: _______

Horizon Year(s): _______

Analysis Time Period(s): _______

Future Off-Site Developments: _______

Source of Trip Generation Rates: _______

Reductions in Trip Generation Rates:

None: _______

Pass-by trips: _______

Internal trips (PUD): _______

Transit use: _______

Other: _______

Horizon Year Roadway Network Improvements:

_______

_______

Methodology & Assumptions:

Non-site traffic estimates: _______

Site-trip generation: _______

Trip distribution method: _______

Traffic assignment method: _______

Traffic growth rate: _______

INITIAL MEETING CHECKLIST
Haines City, Florida

Special Features: (from preliminary study or prior experience)

Accidents locations: _______

Sight distance: _______

Queuing: _______

Access location & configuration: _______

Traffic control: _______

Signal system location & progression needs: _______

On-site parking needs: _______

Data Sources: _______

Base maps: _______

Prior study reports: _______

Access policy and jurisdiction: _______

Review process: _______

Requirements: _______

Miscellaneous:_______

____________

SIGNATURES

___________
Study Preparer

___________
P.E. Registration Number

___________
Reviewers

___________
Applicant

___________
Date

(Ord. No. 21-1732, § 1(Exh. A), 6-17-2021)

The purpose of this chapter is to provide developers with design criteria and construction standards for specified improvements that, at a minimum, protect the consumer and the public in the investment for their future. The goals, objectives and policies adopted as a part of the Traffic Circulation Element of the Comprehensive Plan shall serve as the guiding principles for the article and sections herein with regard to street network function, layout and safety features and the associated systems that typically accompany street construction and improvements.

A.

The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all streets shall conform to the Future Land Use and Traffic Element of the Comprehensive Plan and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned streets, to topographic conditions, public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such streets.

B.

Where streets are not identified in the Future Land Use and Traffic Circulation Element, the arrangement of streets in a subdivision or development shall either:

1.

Provide for the continuation of appropriate projection of existing and proposed neighborhood or principal streets in surrounding areas; or

2.

Conform to a plan for the neighborhood approved or adopted by the city commission to meet a particular situation where topographic or other condition make continuance or conformance to existing streets impractical.

C.

Minor streets shall be so laid out that their use by through traffic will be discouraged.

D.

Where subdivision or development abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial street, the city commission may require marginal access streets, reverse frontage with buffer plantings contained in a non-access reservation along the rear property line or such other treatment as may be necessary for adequate protection when such streets serve residential uses and afford separation of through and local traffic.

E.

Where subdivision or development borders on or contains a railroad right-of-way, or a limited access in right-of-way, the city commission may require a 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 uses 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.

F.

Reserve strips controlling access to streets shall be prohibited.

G.

Street jogs with center line offsets of less than 123 feet shall be prohibited.

H.

Except for private streets, a tangent at least 100 feet long shall be introduced between reverse curves on streets having radius less than 500 feet unless unusual circumstances dictate alternate standards approved by the city (consulting) engineer.

I.

Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect with other streets at approximate right angles. Streets shall have a minimum tangent of 100 feet at intersections unless otherwise approved.

J.

Property lines at street intersections shall be rounded with minimum radius of 25 feet, or of a greater radius where the city commission may deem it necessary. The city (consulting) engineer may recommend comparable cutoffs or chords in place of round corners.

K.

Street right-of-way widths shall be as shown in the Traffic Circulation Element and where not shown therein shall be not less than as follows:

L.

Private streets shall have a minimum driving surface width of 20 feet for two-way traffic and 12 feet for one-way traffic, except as provided for herein, built according to the minor street construction standards. Private streets serving only one residence shall provide a minimum driving width of 12 feet. Private streets serving more than one but less than three residences shall provide a minimum driving width of 16 feet. Such streets shall not be maintained at public expense.

M.

Half streets shall be prohibited.

N.

Dead-end streets, designed to be so permanently, shall have a length no greater than 600 feet measured the full length of the right-of-way and shall be provided at the closed end with a turnaround having an outside roadway radius of at least 45 feet, and a street right-of-way radius of at least 50 feet or, within the above configurations, a "T" type turnaround may be provided.

O.

No street names shall be used which [will] duplicate or be confused with the names of existing streets, provided that where alignment is appropriate, new streets shall bear the names of existing street. Street names shall be subject to the approval of the city commission.

P.

Street grades, where feasible, shall not exceed five percent nor be less than 0.4 percent.

(Ord. No. 24-2089, § 1(Exh. A), 11-21-2024)

A.

Alleys shall be provided in commercial and industrial districts, except that the city commission may waive this requirement 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.

B.

The width of an alley shall be not less than 15 feet.

C.

Alley intersections and sharp changes in alignment shall be avoided, but where necessary, corners shall be rounded to a minimum radius of 20 feet to permit safe vehicular movement.

D.

Dead-end alleys shall be prohibited.

A.

The requirements for curbs and gutters will vary according to the function of the street, character of the area in which the street is located and density of development. Raised curbs and gutters shall be required on all arterial and collector streets so indicated in the Traffic Circulation Element. All other public and private streets shall be constructed with, at the minimum, Miami curbs. Minor and marginal access streets shall be provided with curbs according to their function, alignment and site conditions. Curbs shall be required on all streets. Roadside swales shall be prohibited on all curbed streets. The developer shall be provided adequate proof, by means of topography, percolation test, drainage plans, and acceptable calculation that raised curbs are unnecessary to handle the surface drainage conditions prior to approval of Miami curbs by the city commission.

B.

In commercial developments including shopping centers, or where other similar intensive urban uses exist or are anticipated, raised curbs shall be required on streets and in parking lots.

C.

Private streets shall be provided with curbs according to the conditions [that] are stated in 7.3.1.1. above, except that this shall apply only to areas where the existing or anticipated residential density of the area, within and surrounding the proposed subdivision or development served by a common street, equals or exceeds one dwelling unit per gross acre.

D.

Curbs shall be constructed of Portland cement and work shall comply with the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridge Construction, latest edition.

Streets designed in accordance with sound engineering principles to adequately handle anticipated traffic volumes shall be installed by the developer. The design shall include all streets within the limits of said subdivision or development, plus appropriate connections and alignments where necessary to maintain continuity with those streets adjoining the subdivision or project.

A.

Arterial streets, as defined and identified in the Traffic Circulation Element, shall have a minimum paved driving surface width of 12 feet per lane, according to the Traffic Circulation Element requirements, with a minimum of 12 inches of sub base at 40 LBR, eight inches compacted lime rock stabilized base compacted to 98 percent modified proctor and 1½ inches of Type S-1 asphaltic concrete surface course.

B.

Collector streets, as defined and identified in the Traffic Circulation Element, shall have a minimum paved driving surface width of 24 feet or 48 feet, according to the transportation element requirements, with a minimum of 12 inches of sub base at 40 LBR, eight inches compacted lime rock stabilized base compacted to 98 percent modified proctor and 1¼ inches of Type S-1 asphaltic concrete surface course.

A two-foot-wide gutter with raised concrete curb shall be provided along the outer edges of the paved driving surface of arterial and collector streets.

C.

Minor and marginal access streets shall have a minimum paved driving surface width of 22 feet with a minimum of eight inches of sub base at 40 LBR, six inches compacted lime rock stabilized base compacted to 98 percent modified proctor and 1¼ inches of Type S-1 or Type II asphaltic concrete surface course. Either a two-foot-wide gutter with raised concrete curb or Miami curb and gutter shall be provided along the outer edge of the paved driving surface.

All of the above street paving widths are designed for use with no on-street parking. Where on-street parking is provided, an additional cross section width of 8.5 feet shall be added to the above required driving surface width for each added parking land.

The sub base materials shall be high bearing value soil, sand-clay, lime rock, shell or other materials that are approved by the city (consulting) engineer and will meet the LDR requirements for type of street being constructed.

D.

Private streets and parking lots shall be designed to carry the anticipated loadings. In no case shall the pavement strength design be less than that required for minor streets. Unless otherwise provided herein, the developer shall submit a certificate, signed by a registered engineer attesting the adequacy of the pavement design to carry the loads anticipated.

E.

Alley shall be paved to a minimum driving surface width of 12 feet and constructed as for minor and marginal access streets, as provided in 7.4.2.C. above.

F.

Radii of pavements at street intersections shall be not less than 25 feet at edge of pavement or face of curb lines. Where residential streets intersect collector or arterial streets, the minimum radius shall be not less than 35 feet.

G.

Cross sections of all streets, grading, and centerline gradients shall be according to plans and profiles approved by the city (consulting) engineer.

H.

The following general requirements shall apply to the clearing, grubbing and grassing phases of construction:

1.

Only that portion of the right-of-way necessary for pavement and drainage facilities need be cleared and grubbed according to the requirements of the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition. Florida native trees of four-inch caliper or greater trunk diameter shall be saved wherever they will not constitute a safety hazard, nor be defaced by utility construction, or be damaged by the required street construction. The administrative official shall require that trees to be saved, due to these requirements, be prominently marked and barricaded before the beginning of construction.

2.

All finished earth surfaces within public right-of-way shall be grassed according to the following criteria to prevent erosion and to improve the appearance of the completed work.

a.

Finished surfaces with rations less steep than four horizontal to one vertical shall be grassed and mulched.

b.

Finished surfaces with ratios as steep as or steeper [than] 4:1 shall be sodded.

c.

All swales and retention/detention areas shall be sodded.

d.

All swale ditches with an average velocity exceeding two feet per second shall be sodded. In no case shall swale velocities exceed six feet per second for ditch slopes less than five percent and four feet per second for ditch slopes greater than five percent.

I.

Streets serving commercial developments or subdivisions and accessory parking areas shall be planned to connect with arterial or collector streets so as not to generate traffic on minor streets nor to provide principal access through residential developments. However, whenever commercial developments are adjacent to other commercial developments, cross-connectivity shall be provided. The intersections of driveways from parking areas with arterial or collector streets shall be located so as to cause the least possible interference with traffic movement on the street, and shall be located not less than 100 feet from the intersection of an arterial or collector street with any other street, and shall be spaced not less than 100 feet from each other. The city commission may require marginal access streets to provide maximum safety and convenience.

J.

Streets serving industrial development or subdivisions and accessory parking shall be planned to serve industrial areas exclusively and shall connect with arterial or collector streets so that no industrial traffic will be directed onto any residential street. The intersections of service streets from parking areas with arterial streets shall not be less than 100 feet from the intersection of the arterial street with any other street. Streets shall be planned to be extended to the boundaries of any adjoining land planned for industrial use, except in the case of serve site conditions or limitations or if the city commission finds such extension is not in accord with the approved plan of the area to be served.

K.

Streets serving residential developments or subdivisions shall be planned to connect with streets in adjoining residential development so as not to generate unnecessary traffic on arterial or collector streets. The city commission may require multiple cross-connection access streets to provide maximum safety and convenience.

L.

Concrete paving or other alternative paving methods (i.e. interlocking pavers, paver brick, or similar systems) may be utilized if approved in advance by the city staff. Concrete paving shall be designed according to the latest edition of the Florida Department of Transportation Design Standards for Rigid Paving. Developer shall submit calculations proving adequacy of any proposed alternate paving methods to city staff.

M.

Outdoor lighting shall generally be required in all parking lots, including but not limited to private developments and hospital parking lots with the following standards:

a.

Pole lighting. Pole height shall not exceed 30 feet measured at the street frontage or measured from finished grade to top of pole or light source/luminaire, whichever is highest. Pole mounted lighting shall be restricted to horizontal lamps with flat lenses. Wattage should generally be 250 watts but shall not exceed 400 watts. The design components shall effectively reduce glare to an acceptable IES standard.

b.

Illumination. The footcandle level adjacent to non-residential development shall be consistent with IES recommended standards and generally should not exceed 1.0 footcandle level. The footcandle level at the front property line shall not exceed 0.4 footcandles. The source of the illumination shall not be visible from off sight.

c.

House shields. House shields generally shall be required on all perimeter lighting to avoid spill over of light and glare onto adjacent properties that have a less intense use.

d.

Flood lighting. No flood lighting shall be directed into a parking lot and no flood lighting shall be directed away from a building (i.e., no flood light shall be building mounted and directed toward a parking area).

e.

Location and design. Lights used to illuminate parking and/or building shall be arranged in a manner that does not create a hazard or nuisance to traffic.

(Ord. No. 24-2089, § 1(Exh. A), 11-21-2024)

In order to assure that the public is being properly served as construction progresses and that improvements meet city minimum construction standards, all construction within the subdivision or development shall be subject to the following requirements:

A.

The city commission may, if conditions warrant such action, require that improvements be designed and constructed to high[er] standards than are incorporated herein.

B.

The city shall be notified in advance of proposed construction of streets and utility improvements or stages thereof within the subdivision or development. During construction, designated city inspectors shall visit the project at appropriated stages to assure that construction is in accordance with plans and specifications, and may halt construction until defects of defaults are corrected to their satisfaction. Should construction continue without city approval, the contractor and developer shall be subject to legal action as provided for in the Land Development Regulations.

C.

All work performed under these regulations shall meet the minimum requirements of the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition, where applicable unless stated otherwise herein. These specifications are intended to govern the equipment, materials, construction methods and quality control of the work, unless otherwise provided for herein. The provisions of these specifications pertaining to methods of measurement and basis of payment are not applicable to the Land Development Regulations.

D.

The developer shall furnish the city with certificates of compliance executed by the manufacturer or supplier of any materials which are incorporated into the work. Such certificates shall indicate full compliance with the applicable specifications.

E.

The developer shall furnish mix designs for all job mixed material including bituminous pavements, soil cement bases, Portland cement concrete or other materials to be used in the work. Such mix designs shall be prepared by a recognized testing laboratory and signed by a registered engineer.

F.

The developer shall employ a recognized testing firm to perform such field inspections and tests as may be required to ensure that the work is performed in compliance with the specifications. Prior to acceptance of the completed work by the city, the laboratory shall furnish to the city a certificate attesting that the work has been inspected and tested in accordance with accepted food practice, and that it meets or exceeds the specified requirements.

G.

Tests for the subgrade bearing capacity and compaction shall be located no more than 500 feet apart and shall be staggered to the left, right and on the centerline of the roadway. When multiple failures indicate that conditions warrant additional testing, the developer shall be responsible for performing such additional testing as may be required by the city.

H.

The city reserves the right to inspect and/or test any work, and to reject any workmanship and/or materials found to be deficient. The city shall bear the costs of such inspections, except that in case of failure of the work and/or materials to conform to the specifications, the developer shall bear the costs of all removal, replacement, and/or corrective work required and of those inspections and tests required to prove the adequacy of such removal, replacement and/or correction.

I.

All sanitary sewer lines shall be tested for infiltration/exfiltration using a leakage method. In addition, all sewer lines, including laterals, shall be inspected with a video camera and a VHS format tape of the inspection provided to the city.

J.

All water lines shall be disinfected in accordance with health department standards, all water lines shall be pressured tested at least two hours for leakage in accordance with recognized test methods.

The following provides a means by which the City of Haines City's utility system may be connected to or extended. In general, developers are responsible for all cost and installation of utility systems within and adjacent to the proposed development, except for portions of individually metered service installations.

The extension of City of Haines City utility services to properties lying outside and noncontiguous to the corporate limits of the City of Haines City shall be considered by the city commission. The extension of utility service to properties lying outside, but contiguous to the corporate city limits shall be considered by the city manager. The extension of utility service to properties lying outside the corporate city limits, but contiguous to existing utility lines, may be considered by the city manager. The below procedure shall be utilized in all applications for utility services to properties outside the corporate limits of the city.

A.

The petitioner (owner of record) of the noncontiguous property to be served by the utility system must formally request that the city make city utility services available to the site. In order to initiate the request, the petitioner should contact the city engineer (consultant) and provide the following information in order for administration to properly evaluate the request:

1.

A project location map and complete legal description of the subject property.

2.

Proof of ownership, e.g., a copy of deed to a property site.

3.

A comprehensive, itemized breakdown of the proposed land use intended for the subject site.

4.

An estimate of the daily water and wastewater demands of the subject property. Unit consumption/generation rates shall be in accordance with city standards unless the developer can provide evidence that other consumption/generation rates would be more appropriate.

B.

For noncontiguous properties, the required information shall be provided to the city engineer (consultant) as least ten days prior to the commission meeting at which the request for utility service is to be considered.

C.

The petitioner must execute a "petition for utility service" before the city commission, or where applicable, the city manager, will consider the request. The execution of a "petition for utility service" obligates the developer to construct the utility system in compliance with certain conditions:

1.

All utility construction within the subject property shall be in conformance with all applicable Land Development Regulations, city codes, specifications, and requirements.

2.

All costs associated with the extension of City of Haines City utility services to the subject property are to be made at no expense to the city, except as provided below for oversizing.

A.

The developer shall be totally responsible for all installation costs within and/or adjacent to his property and all costs incurred except for that cost previously agreed upon by the city as the city's oversizing cost (see section 9.1.4) and except as noted below.

B.

The city may elect to install any extension of the utility system required from existing facilities to the development on a joint participation agreement, requiring the developer to reimburse the city for the cost incurred by the city or may require the developer to provide the entire installation at his expense. Any portion of the facilities to be installed or materials supplied by the city must be labeled as such on the plans.

C.

Where an extension will benefit other property owners and/or developments, the city may consider the following options for line extensions:

1.

The developer may prepay the entire cost of the extension. The developer will be reimbursed extension fees from other users connecting to the line within a five-year period. Such reimbursement shall be up to 100 percent of the certified cost of the extension less his own extension fee.

2.

The city may pay the cost of the extension if an acceptable collateral is provided by the developer guaranteeing the city reimbursement of the entire cost of the extension over the subsequent five-year period.

D.

Ninety percent of all extension fees (excluding the developer's fee) will be credited to the developer's debt for a five-year period. Said five-year period commences at the time of final acceptance of the extension by the city. These extension fees are in addition to usual impact fees and connection fees.

E.

Extensions will be of the city's minimum size or greater if needed by the developer.

F.

Where it is deemed by the city to be more feasible to serve a development with a new water or wastewater facility rather than by extending existing city utilities, the developer shall be responsible for the cost of constructing the required facilities. Water and/or wastewater treatment plants may be designed by the developer's engineer in accordance with city standard details and specifications and requirements of the city engineer (consultant). Where desired, the city may require oversizing of the facility and reimburse the developer in accordance with the following procedures.

G.

All new development including but not limited to residential, commercial and industrial developments, located within the City of Haines City Utility Service Area, shall be required to connect to the reclaim/reuse water system if a reclaimed/reuse main is located within five hundred (500) feet of the proposed development. For all such new developments located within the City of Haines City Utility Service Area, but more than five hundred (500) feet from a reclaimed/reuse water main, the installation of dry lines serving the development including, but not limited to, each lot, if applicable, shall be required. These dry lines shall be connected to either the City's potable water system or well as approved by the City until such time as reuse is available for the development. Once reuse is available for the development, the use of such wells shall cease as determined by the City. Design standards for the installation for reclaim/reuse water distribution system shall be obtained from the Public Infrastructure Utilities Division.

(Ord. No. 21-1724, § 1(Exh. A), 2-18-2021; Ord. No. 23-2041, § 1(Exh. A), 5-18-2023)

A.

The city may, at its discretion, require the oversizing of utility lines, lift stations, and/or other utility facilities to benefit the overall utility system.

B.

Where the city elects to oversize any utility line, lift station, or other utility facility, the city shall reimburse the developer for the documented cost differential directly attributable to oversizing or additional facilities of benefit only to the city. The determination of that portion of the extension cost paid by the city shall be made from a minimum of three bids, submitted for evaluation by the city.

To better manage the expansion of the city's wastewater service area, the city has established a policy relevant to the maintenance responsibility for wastewater pump stations. This policy is intended to encourage developers to plan the expansion of wastewater systems in an orderly fashion and to limit the number of pump stations that are to be maintained by the city.

In order for the city to consider accepting the maintenance responsibility for a wastewater pump station, the following minimum requirements must be met:

A.

The pump station site must be accessible by a paved road.

B.

The pump station site and force main easements, as required, must be dedicated to the city.

C.

The pump station pumps and motors must be of a make, size, and specification approved by the city public utilities department.

D.

The developments (100 homes +/-) must generate a minimum average wastewater flow of 35,000 gallons per day.

E.

Where the sizing of the pump station pumps and motors is dependent upon the pump station serving future phases of development, either on or off-site, then the developer must sufficiently document this future flow and reasonable time frame for this additional capacity to be required of the station, and construction of the pump station and the wastewater force main shall be approved by the city public utilities department and city engineer (consultant). If the above conditions can not be met, then the maintenance responsibility for the operation of the pump station shall remain private.

The pumping rate of any pump station, whether privately- or publicly-maintained, shall be restricted, as nearly as possible, to the theoretical peak flow of the gravity collection system which drains to the pump station.

Manifold force mains, where multiple lift stations pump into a common force main, shall not be allowed unless approved by the city engineer (consultant). The city engineer (consultant) may request hydraulic analyses from the developer documenting the effect of the manifolded pump stations.

Preliminary or conceptual plans are to be submitted to the city engineer (consultant) for review. A minimum of four sets shall be submitted. If service from the city utilities systems is determined to be feasible, the following procedures shall be utilized.

A.

The engineer shall submit a minimum of four copies of engineering drawings, drawn to scale, and four copies of specifications, showing the proposed system design. The city engineer (consultant) and city staff shall, upon payment of the required review fee, review the drawings and specifications and request additional information if necessary.

B.

The city engineer (consultant) or other appointed official shall return to the developer's engineer one set of plans and specifications with city comments regarding the design within 15 days of receipt by the city. The developer's engineer will make any modifications requested by the city or will respond in writing to the city's comments.

C.

Five sets of final showing all utility improvements shall be submitted to the city engineer (consultant), along with five sets of all water and sewer permit applications. Sewer permit applications shall be the latest revision of DER Form 17-1.205(2). The city will issue wastewater collection system permits for a maximum of two years.

D.

The developer's engineer shall obtain all required permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation and the Polk County Health Department, together with all required city, county or state right-of-way use permits, CSX Railroad permits, or other required permits. Where the proposed utility extension crosses or utilizes an easement owned by another utility, the developer's engineer shall be responsible for obtaining permission from the utility owning the easement.

E.

If requested [by] the city engineer (consultant), the developer's engineer shall conduct a pre-construction conference. This conference shall include the developer's engineer, the project construction inspector, the construction contractor, representatives of affected utilities, and at least one staff member from the city utilities department. The scope of the work shall be discussed fully to ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with city standards and requirements.

F.

At intervals deemed appropriate by the city, a representative of the city utilities department shall inspect the construction to ensure that city construction standards are being met.

G.

Prior to final acceptance by the city, a final inspection shall be conducted. This inspection shall include, but not be limited to, a review of the inspectors' (city, county, and state) comments, an inspection of above ground facilities, and an inspection of site restoration and clean-up. In addition, certified reports on pressure and leak tests and line disinfection tests shall be submitted by the developer's engineer.

H.

The developer's engineer shall submit one set of reproducible mylar plans stamped "record drawing" and one set of blue line plans, stamped "record drawing" and signed and sealed by the engineer of record. The record drawing shall be in conformance with city requirements for record drawings. In addition, the developer's engineer shall submit computer diskettes with the record drawings in electronic form.

I.

In addition, the engineer's certification shall be submitted to the city utilizing the latest revision of DER Form 17-555.910(9), Request for Letter of Release to Place Water Supply System into Service. This form shall be submitted in duplicate with one copy being forwarded to the Polk County Health Department for their release.

A.

All connections to the existing city system shall be made by the city and shall be paid in advance by the developer. In the event there is an existing stub from previous construction, no charge will be made. The city will provide all wet taps through two inches in size. Sizes larger than two inches will be made by the contractor at the developer's expense to city standards, and under the city's inspection and control. No charges will be assessed by the city for contractor installed connections.

B.

Formal application for utilities service (petition for utility service) shall be made by the owner/developer. No sewer and/or water system permit applications shall be signed by the city until the application is received and approved.

C.

Utility easements for system maintenance/operation shall be dedicated to the city by the owner or owners. Deeds for all easements shall be submitted prior to final acceptance by the city.

A.

The contractor must exhibit a good working knowledge and experience in the installation of underground utility systems. Contractor shall be licensed by State of Florida as either an underground utility contractor or a general contractor.

B.

The contractor shall conduct pressure, infiltration, and leakage tests as required by the engineer of record and conforming to approved standards. The contractor shall have all gravity sewer lines televised in accordance with city standards. Contractor shall provide at least 48 hours notification to city public utilities department personnel before any test.

C.

The contractor shall conduct disinfection operations on water lines as required by the engineer and shall submit bacteriological samples to the Polk County Health Department for analysis and approval. Two copies of the test results shall be submitted to the city engineer (consultant).

D.

The name of the contractor to perform the construction, the construction project manager, and the telephone number at which he can be reached must be submitted to the city prior to commencing construction.

E.

The contractor shall submit proof of insurance meeting the requirements of the city for any work done on portions of the project where the city is signer or co-signer to a use permit. This includes county, DOT, or CSX Railroad permit applications. The city shall be listed as additional insures on the contractor's policy.

Record drawings shall be a complete, accurate visual representation of the exact location of any and all facilities installed for use by the city public utilities department. The record drawing shall include, but not be limited to:

A.

An accurate scale.

B.

All dimensions necessary to easily locate a facility. Measurements shall be from a permanent, above-ground facility to the city's facilities or to a point directly above an underground facility. All valves, services, manholes, air release valves, etc., shall be indicated by accurate dimensions.

C.

For underground facilities, depth from final grade or other fixed point of reference shall be shown. The location where depth from final grade is required will be determined by the utility's representative. As an alternative, depth may be referenced to USES standard datum.

D.

Location dimensions on pipe runs shall be indicated as necessary to accurately define the permanent location at terminations, at service wyes, and at any deflection, vertically or horizontally.

The developer's engineer, in addition to the mylar and blue line record documents, shall provide a complete set of record documents, in computerized form to the city. This documentation shall be on DOS-compatible diskettes, in AutoCAD or DXF format. The diskettes may be either 5¼ or 3½ inches. In addition to the diskette(s), the engineer shall provide a document listing the layers and colors/linktype utilized in preparation of the drawings. These computer files shall contain all the information shown on the record drawings.

Until all applicable fees and expenses have been paid in full, no action, including processing or review shall be taken on any petition or appeal by the city staff members.

The extraordinary expenses may be occasioned by the city's retention of the services of a third party consultant. The applicant will be advised of the necessity of such expense prior to it being incurred. The applicant and administrative official of the city must jointly approve an estimated cost amount before these charges can be authorized. These charges for extraordinary expenses will be paid in advance to the city in the form of cash or certified check prior to incurring of such expense. All expenses incurred by the applicant must be paid in full prior to the issuance of the site construction or building permit. Upon request by the applicant, the city commission may review such extraordinary expenses as to the necessity and amount.