This body of regulations shall be known as "The City of Parkland Engineering Standards," and may be referred to as the "minimum standards" or "city standards," as is done hereinafter. Refer also to section 45-50, subdivision design standards, for additional standards.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

The intent of the minimum standards is to provide for the safe and orderly use and development of public and private rights-of-way and easements within the city limits of the City of Parkland, as well as for lands developed for public or commercial/industrial use, to the end that the needs and interest of the public are served as fully and efficiently as possible.

B.

Any permit issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which these minimum standards is derived shall be valid on the terms under which it was issued provided construction has begun, except that such permit shall be subject to the provisions of article 145, permits, fees and bonds.

C.

This chapter shall apply to and be enforced in all areas of the city.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2019-012, § 3, 10-16-2019)

With the exception of conditions described in section 135-20, roads to conform to latest city standards, the provisions of the minimum standards do not apply to the existing facilities in the public rights-of-way, but do apply to any alteration, extension or maintenance performed upon them from the effective date of the ordinance from which these regulations is derived, forward.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Where roads are being constructed or reconstructed to city standards, existing utilities within the right-of-way may have to be modified or relocated to meet new requirements should they conflict with proposed construction. These changes will have to be made in accordance with the latest applicable standards.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

The following abbreviations and acronyms are used throughout this article:

AASHTO means American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Any reference to AASHTO standards shall be taken to mean the most recently published revision unless otherwise specified.

ADA means American with Disabilities Act. Any reference to ADA standards shall be taken to mean the most recently published revision unless otherwise specified.

ANSI means American National Standards Institute. Any reference to ANSI standards shall be taken to mean the most recently published revision unless otherwise specified.

ASTM means American Society for Testing Materials. Any reference to ASTM standards shall be taken to mean the most recently published revision unless otherwise specified.

AWWA means American Water Works Association. Any reference to AWWA Standards shall be taken to mean the most recently published revision unless otherwise specified.

DIPRA means Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association.

FDEP means the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

FDOT means the Florida Department of Transportation.

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) means the United States Department of Transportation Manual on Traffic Control Devices, latest edition.

NEMA means National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Any reference to NEMA standards will be taken to mean the most recently published revision unless otherwise specified.

NPDES means National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

NSF means National Sanitation Foundation. Any reference to NSF standards shall be taken to mean the most recently published revision unless otherwise specified.

NSID means North Springs Improvement District.

OSHA means the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

PPFA means Plastic Pipe and Fitting Association. Any reference to PPFA standards shall be taken to mean the most recently published revision, unless otherwise specified.

PTWCD means Pine Tree Water Control District.

SFWMD means South Florida Water Management District.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2019-012, § 3, 10-16-2019)

In addition to the provisions of the standards stated to be mandatory, all recommendations, suggestions or preference so stated in the standards shall also be considered mandatory.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Where the method of installation of materials or equipment is not specified in the minimum standards, the installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations or specifications and/or as approved by the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

The city engineer shall be duly authorized to review, and subsequently approve or reject, any design methodology proposed by the engineer of record that deviates from the city's adopted standards subject to using a methodology that is not contrary to industry standards or violates any national, state, county or local regulations. The engineer of record and/or developer and/or contractor shall be held accountable for any deficiencies resulting from the work performed and shall be responsible for any necessary repairs. Said repairs shall meet or exceed applicable state, county, and/or local regulations, whichever is more stringent.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Where any term such as "approved," "or equal," "accepted" or "permitted" appears in this document, it shall be construed to mean "by or in the judgment of the city engineer," unless specifically noted otherwise.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Plan dimensions and scale. All plans shall comply with the following general requirements, unless prior approval for exceptions has been received in writing from the city engineer:

1.

Plans to be on white twenty-four-inch by thirty-six-inch prints with black or blue lines.

2.

Minimum border of one-half (½) inch on top, bottom, and right side, and one and one-half (1½) inch on left border.

3.

Location map at scale of one (1) inch equals five hundred (500) feet or larger.

4.

Detailed plans should be at following scale:

Roadway plans: One (1) inch = twenty (20) feet

Subdivision roadway plans: One (1) inch = forty (40) feet

Utility plans: One (1) inch = twenty (20) feet to one (1) inch = forty (40) feet

Utility profiles: Horizontal: Same as plan; vertical: One-tenth ( 1/10 ) of plan

B.

Information to be included on plans. All plans shall include the following information, unless prior approval for exceptions has been received in writing from the city engineer.

1.

Project title, engineer's name, signature and seal.

2.

All proposed and existing facilities (for utilities, include proposed and existing profiles). Utility placement shall be designed in accordance with the most practical and cost effective diagram and shall be in compliance with all the adopted standards of the government agency having jurisdiction.

3.

Names and boundaries of rights-of-way and of all abutting subdivisions, including plat book, page, tract, and lot and block numbers.

4.

Section, township and range of abutting areas which are not platted.

5.

Dimensions of rights-of-way and easements.

6.

Minimum of one (1) accessible NAVD 88 benchmark per fifty (50) acres.

7.

Suitable legend, general notes, and as-built standards.

8.

For water and sewage facilities only: include main sizes, materials, dimensioned locations, valves, hydrants, manholes, tees, crosses, wyes, bends, and approximate locations of laterals.

9.

For pavement and roadways: include cross sections or typical sections of roads and drainage with dimensioned locations. Also include design speed.

10.

Proposed pavement shall be indicated by notes or light shading.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Certification required. After all required improvements have been installed, the owner shall have the engineer of record submit certification to the city that the improvements have been constructed according to the City of Parkland Code and standard details, ADA requirements, approved plans/specifications and all other requirements set forth by agencies having jurisdiction, based on inspections of the site and review of as-built drawings.

B.

As-built record drawings. As-builts shall be signed and sealed by a land surveyor registered in the State of Florida and approved by the engineer of record. As-built plans shall be submitted as follows: Two (2) sets of plans on bond paper measuring twenty-four (24) by thirty-six (36) inches, and one (1) complete set of as-builts in digital format (AutoCAD and PDF). The digital file shall be compatible with the city's system. The as-builts shall comply with the following requirements:

1.

Storm drainage record drawings shall include:

a.

The size and type of pipe used;

b.

Length of pipe runs from center of structure to center of next structure, including type and size of each structure and its location with reference to property lines and/or the street centerline;

c.

Top of rim elevations of grate lid elevations of manholes and invert elevations of all pipes;

d.

Inverts of swales shown at fifty-foot intervals coinciding with pavement interval elevations;

e.

Cross section drawings of the lakes, canals and canal banks within and adjacent to the development at two hundred-foot intervals.

2.

Pavement record drawings shall include:

a.

Finish grades at the edge of finished asphalt and centerline at longitudinal intervals of not more than fifty (50) feet, street intersections and/or all changes in gradient.

b.

Top of rim elevations of all drainage structures.

3.

Easements. Recorded easements shall be provided for the installation of all underground utilities facilities, in conformance with such size and location of easements as may be determined by the city engineer to be compatible with the requirements of all utility companies involved with respect to a particular utility service (if applicable).

4.

Engineering and construction certification submittals. This document is intended to set minimum city criteria on project submittals. Additional submittals may be required as determined by the City of Parkland Code of Ordinances, and the city engineer.

5.

Water distribution system:

a.

Acceptable hydrostatic test results provided by the engineer of record.

b.

Approved bacteriological test results from FDEP. Water samples must be taken in two (2) consecutive days and witnessed by the water services provider (i.e., Coconut Creek, NSID, Parkland utilities), city engineer and the engineer of record.

c.

Backfill and/or subgrade compaction test results.

d.

Certification letter by the engineer of record indicating that the water distribution system has been installed in accordance with applicable regulations and approved plans.

e.

Prior to final engineer inspection, submit as-built record drawings in accordance with section 135-55.B.

f.

Provide the city with a letter of approval from FDEP (or authorized agency), water services providers (i.e. Coconut Creek, NSID, Parkland Utilities) and county authorities for water usage as applicable.

g.

Provide the city with the engineer of record's certified actual construction cost of the site development improvements.

h.

Water meter set fee and deposit charges are to be paid in full to the proper service provider before the installation of each water meter.

i.

For pavement restoration activities, provide the city with base rock as-builts prior to paving.

6.

Sewer collection and transmission system:

a.

The engineer of record shall provide the city with a certified final sewer lamping report.

b.

Prior to final engineer inspection, submit as-built record drawings in accordance with section 135-55.B.

c.

Certification letter by the engineer of record indicating that the sewer collection and transmission system has been installed in accordance with the applicable regulations and approved plans.

d.

Provide the city with the engineer of record's certified actual construction cost of the sewer collection and transmission system.

e.

Provide the city with the lift station operation report, spare parts, and all maintenance manuals.

f.

Acceptable hydrostatic test results on force mains certified by the engineer of record.

g.

Field density test reports certified by an engineer registered in the State of Florida on backfill in trenches and around manholes, complete with test locations and elevations.

h.

Provide the city with a letter of approval from FDEP (or authorized agency), sewer services providers (i.e., Coconut Creek, NSID, Parkland Utilities) and county authorities for sewer usage.

i.

For pavement restoration activities, provide the city with base rock as-builts prior to paving.

7.

Paving and drainage system:

a.

Field density test reports certified by an engineer registered in the State of Florida on all subgrade, base rock course, and backfill for pipe trenches, manholes and other substructures.

b.

Base rock and asphaltic concrete analysis.

c.

Inspection report on the drainage system certified by the engineer of record.

d.

Prior to final engineer inspection, submit as-built record drawings in accordance with section 135-55.B.

e.

Certification letter by the engineer of record indicating that all of the paving, grading, and drainage systems have been constructed in accordance with applicable regulations and approved plans.

f.

Provide the city with the engineer of record's certified actual construction cost of all paving, grading, and drainage construction.

g.

Provide the city a copy of concrete cylinder reports certified by an engineer registered in the State of Florida.

h.

Provide the city with a letter of approval from drainage services providers (i.e., FDEP, NSID, PTWCD, SFWMD) and county authorities for drainage usage.

8.

Miscellaneous:

a.

All easements (including utility, ingress/egress, maintenance, etc.).

b.

Release of liens from contractor and all subcontractors.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2019-012, § 3, 10-16-2019)

Any request for review or revision of these standards shall be made to the city engineer in writing, referring to the item to be considered and setting forth the objections and suggestions for revision. The person requesting a review or revision of city standards shall bear the burden of proof and shall provide any necessary back up documentation as requested. The city shall not be liable for any costs incurred as a result of such request nor shall the city be held responsible for the costs of repairs, renovations, or replacements resulting from such review.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Adequate provisions shall be made for the management of stormwater, including erosion and sediment control, in accordance with the requirements of the City of Parkland, the Pine Tree Water Control District, North Springs Improvement District, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Broward County and any other agency that may have jurisdiction over such activities. In case of any conflict, the most stringent requirements shall govern. Contractors or owners shall be liable for the full cost of cleanup or fines or both for spilling or causing to spill any harmful substance, including, but not limited to, chemicals, oil, tar, asphalt, concrete, debris, soils, etc., that may ultimately flow into a public conveyance system, including pipes, canals or lakes.

A.

Stormwater pollution prevention plan. A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) shall be developed and submitted with all applications for building, utilities and engineering permits. The SWPPP shall be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Chapter 62.621, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as amended from time to time. A copy of the SWPPP and notice of intent (NOI) filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) shall be considered sufficient for permitting by the city.

B.

Water quality standards. All runoff from any construction site flowing into a pipe or any water body controlled by the City of Parkland or any other agency with jurisdiction within the city shall be managed so as not to degrade the water quality of the public drainage or conveyance system. The city's standards and requirements for maintaining water quality shall be in substantial compliance with article V, entitled "Water Resource Management," of the Broward County Code of Ordinances as amended from time to time.

C.

Violations and penalties. Any person or entity found in violation of this section after notice and failure to immediately correct shall pay a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Any person or entity which allows said violation to continue beyond twenty-four (24) hours after notification shall pay an additional fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). Any person or entity who allows said violation to continue beyond forty-eight (48) hours shall pay a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), and for each day of violation thereafter shall also pay a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). These fines are in addition to any fines that may be imposed by other agencies having jurisdiction over such activities. Repeat violations may result in fines up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per day including stop work orders if the violation is of a serious nature, affecting health, safety and welfare of the residents or environment.

D.

Use of funds. Funds collected from the fines shall be deposited in the general fund for the purpose of providing stormwater management in accordance with the city's NPDES MS4 permit.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Purpose. Water bodies are an integral part of the city's stormwater management system and require effective maintenance in order to ensure maximum capacity and flow during heavy rain events. Water bodies for the purpose of this section shall include, but not be limited to, lakes, ponds, canals, drainage ditches, streams, and wet retention areas.

B.

Maintenance. All water bodies within the city shall be maintained properly. No changes to a water body shall be permitted that decreases approved design capacity or inhibits its ability to flow properly. The following regulations shall apply:

1.

Water bodies shall be maintained in a manner that is free from debris and excessive aquatic plant growth. Spraying of aquatic plants shall conform with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

2.

Water bodies shall be maintained in a manner that causes such water body to retain its original design capacity and flow characteristics.

3.

Privately owned water bodies shall not be constructed or maintained in a manner that overburdens existing public drainage canals and/or drainage facilities, thereby creating flooding, unsightly and/or unsanitary conditions within the city.

4.

No property owner shall connect to or cause water to temporarily or permanently flow from their property to any city owned water body or drainage facility without first obtaining appropriate permits from the city and all other entities having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, Broward County and the South Florida Water Management District.

5.

No property owner shall manually or mechanically discharge or pump water from their property into any city owned water body or drainage facility. Under a locally declared state of emergency the city manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to temporarily waive this provision provided the affected water body or drainage facility has the capacity to handle additional water without creating or exacerbating a flooding or unsanitary condition within the public right-of-way.

C.

Violations and penalties. Any person or entity found in violation of this section shall pay a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) per day. Each day the violation occurs or the violative condition exists shall be a separate violation. The fines in this section are in addition to any fines that may be imposed by other agencies having jurisdiction over such activities.

D.

Use of funds. Funds collected from the fines shall be deposited in the general fund for the purpose of providing stormwater management in accordance with the city's NPDES MS4 permit.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Sustainable drainage systems aim to manage runoff flow rates, reduce the impact of urbanization on flooding, protect or enhance water quality, service the needs of the community in environmentally friendly ways, provide habitat for wildlife in urban watercourses and, where appropriate, encourage natural groundwater recharger. For purposes of this section, "drainage system" means facility by which stormwater is collected and/or conveyed, including, but not limited to, any roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, gutters, curbs, inlets, piped storm drains, pumping facilities, retention, and detention basins, natural and humanmade or altered drainage channels, reservoirs, and other drainage structures. A stormwater drainage system can be as simple as a ditch that outlets to a lake, pond, or stream or as complex as a system comprising numerous intakes, manholes, and pipes along with ditches, stormwater retention or detention basins, and pump stations.

A.

Standards.

1.

All drainage work within rights-of-way and easements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the City of Parkland Minimum Design and Construction Standards, as well as the applicable regulations of all agencies having jurisdiction. The agencies that may have jurisdiction include the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Broward County Environmental Protection Department (EPD), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), North Springs Improvement District (NSID), Pinetree Water Management Control District (PTWCD), Parkland Utilities and others, as appropriate. Notwithstanding any other regulations, discharges shall be limited to rainwater only. The city engineer may, at his or her discretion, authorize the use of French drains, exfiltration trench, dry and wet retention areas, and/or other industry standard BMPs to protect the welfare and health of the citizens of the City of Parkland.

2.

Pervious material and water bodies shall occupy not less than sixty-five (65) percent) of a developed lot or subdivision. If site constraints prevent attaining sixty-five (65) percent of perviousness, then the developer/owner may submit alternate designs. Said designs shall be reviewed and evaluated by the city engineer for implementation subject to compliance with standards listed in this chapter. The city engineer may, at his or her discretion, allow the fulfillment of drainage requirements by acquiring drainage credits with other government agencies, if available.

3.

Design of drainage for a new development site with individual lots shall prevent the creation of areas of standing water for more than twenty-four (24) hours anywhere on a house lot after a twenty-five-year rain event (as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service) and for more than forty-eight (48) hours after a rain event exceeding a twenty-five-year event.

4.

All run off from roofs (including gutters and downspouts) and discharges from condensate, reverse osmosis, or other waste drainage shall be captured by a positive drainage system and be directed away from each dwelling into the area-wide stormwater system, lake, pond, dry retention area or storm drain system.

5.

Except in areas zoned A-1, AE-1, or AE-2, gutters and downspouts shall be required for all new residential construction. This requirement may be waived by the city engineer after a determination that sufficient alternative drainage mechanisms have been provided.

6.

Drainage systems and components shall be designed in a manner that:

(i)

Prevents drainage water from running off the surface across sidewalks, and

(ii)

Provides for drainage water to be captured by a positive drainage system and directed into the area-wide stormwater system, lake, pond, dry retention area, or storm drain system.

7.

Design shall account for seasonal and regional high groundwater levels and prevent the saturation of the surface layers due to capillary rise in soil. Water shall not be allowed to pond, stand, or saturate soils between or around houses for more than twenty-four (24) hours after a twenty-five-year event (as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the National Weather Service) or forty-eight (48) hours after a rain event exceeding the twenty-five-year event.

8.

Design of roads, driveways and other pavement must eliminate hydrostatic pressure resulting from standing water or capillary rise from entering between layers of base, sub-base, asphalt lifts, or pavers.

9.

Pavers and asphalt or concrete driveways should be designed to allow water to drain from under pavement to eliminate saturated conditions, efflorescence, or staining, and directed to a positive drainage system.

10.

Water that drains through pervious pavement systems must percolate to ground water and/or be collected and directed to a positive drainage system or other approved collection point.

11.

Normal site and yard irrigation practices, as required by section 95-1545 of this code, shall be considered when calculating the potential for saturation of surface soil or standing water during the design process.

B.

Materials.

1.

Drainage pipes shall comply with Broward County standards. All drainage pipe installations under and parallel to the road in existing or proposed paved areas or crossing roadways shall comply with Broward County standards. Approved materials must also be on the FDOT, Broward County, and any other government agencies having jurisdiction approved list.

2.

Reinforced concrete pipe shall comply with Broward County standards. Reinforced concrete pipe in areas to be paved shall be in accordance with Broward County standards.

3.

Corrugated metal pipe shall comply with Broward County standards. Corrugated metal pipe shall comply with Broward County standards. Minimum cover for PVC and other materials shall comply with Broward County standards.

4.

Drainage structures shall meet or exceed City of Parkland, FDOT, Broward County and/or Environmental Protection Department standards.

5.

No block manholes—Special approval required. No block manholes shall be allowed without special approval by the city engineer.

6.

All filter fabric shall conform to Broward County standards. All filter fabric shall conform to Broward County standards and shall be used behind all rip-rap installations.

7.

Frames and grates. Frames and grates shall be traffic bearing when required.

8.

Imported fill/soil used in areas where drainage through percolation into the groundwater is expected shall be suitable for that purpose, and shall be certified with a geotechnical report submitted to the city engineer at the time of inspection to have less than ten (10) percent fines and to meet the percolation rate required by the approved design. The preceding sentence applies to imported fill and soil in areas including, but not limited to, between individual lots, houses or structures, yards, sodded areas, swales, planters, parking landscaped areas surrounded by curbs and other areas as may be determined by city engineer.

9.

Unsuitable existing fill or soil in areas where geologic conditions prevent percolation to the groundwater shall be removed and replaced with material that will percolate and has less than ten (10) percent fines. Alternatively, an engineered, positive drainage system (with design plans that are signed and sealed by the engineer of record) may be provided to direct water to an appropriate outfall or collection point.

10.

Sidewalks and driveways shall be maintained to protect and prevent staining.

C.

Drainage calculations. Drainage calculations must be submitted to the city's engineer for review and approval prior to the issuance of any related permits. All drainage calculations must include design plans that are signed and sealed by the engineer of record.

D.

Conflict manholes. Conflict manholes should be avoided. However, conflict manholes must have individual approval of the appropriate state or county reviewing agency before being permitted by the city engineer, and must conform to the requirements of this chapter. This shall apply to field changes as well as design conditions.

E.

Minimum grade. A minimum grade of three-tenths (0.3) percent longitudinal slope is required for positive drainage. A minimum grade of five-tenths (0.5) percent longitudinal slope is required on grass/landscape areas.

F.

Canal right-of-way. Canals dedicated to the public shall have a minimum right-of-way width of eighty (80) feet.

G.

Lake width. Lakes dedicated to the public shall have a minimum surface water width of one hundred fifty (150) feet.

H.

Maximum slopes. Canal and lake bank slopes shall be four to one (4:1) or less. Berms slopes shall be four to one (4:1) or less. Cross sections are provided and clearly show proposed slopes.

I.

Drainage easements. Drainage easements shall be a minimum twelve (12) feet in width and dedicated for public maintenance to NSID, PTWCD, or the City of Parkland, as applicable.

K.

Lake maintenance easements (L.M.E.) A maintenance easement twenty (20) feet in width shall be provided adjacent to the entire boundary of the proposed lake or canal, to be dedicated for public maintenance to NSID or PTWCD, the City of Parkland, or similar entities, as applicable.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2019-012, § 4, 10-16-2019; Ord. No. 2022-001, § 4, 3-16-2022)

A.

Minimum design criteria. Unless herein noted, all roads and/or streets shall be designed in substantial accordance with the latest edition of "Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways," as published by the State of Florida, and the provisions of the appropriate governmental entities having jurisdiction. Such entities may include Broward County, Highway Construction and Engineering Division and others, as appropriate.

B.

Construction criteria. Construction materials and methods shall meet the requirements of the latest editions of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" and supplements, Broward County Highway Construction and Engineering Division, AASHTO, and/or the latest adopted standards of the government agency having jurisdiction.

C.

Temporary facilities. Temporary facilities, unrelated to any ongoing construction in the right-of-way or easement, and intended to provide an essential service for a period of time not to exceed one (1) year, may be constructed in the right-of-way or easement, contingent upon the city engineer's approval of project plans and specifications, and a construction permit issued by the city engineer. There will be no relaxation of safety requirements.

D.

Temporary facility plans. In cases where temporary facilities must be constructed to provide or maintain an essential feature around portions of a public right-of-way for public safety or convenience during construction, such temporary facility must be clearly drawn in sufficient detail on standard size (twenty-four-inch by thirty-six-inch) drafting sheets, and submitted to the city engineer for review and approval prior to implementation.

E.

Grade. The minimum profile grade line for asphalt shall be three-tenths (0.30) percent. The minimum transverse slope of proposed pavement areas is two (2) percent for roadways and one (1) percent for parking areas.

F.

Safety criteria. Minimum safety criteria for design of roads and streets in the City of Parkland shall be per the "Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways," as published by the State of Florida, Broward County Highway Construction and Engineering Division, AASHTO, and/or the latest adopted standards of the government agency having jurisdiction.

G.

Sight visibility. Sight visibility shall meet or exceed FDOT standards as amended from time to time. A minimum ten-foot by ten-foot sight visibility triangle shall be observed where two (2) driveways intersect, particularly in private subdivisions, commercial and industrial parcels. At the discretion of the city engineer, minimum sight visibility triangles may be increased to protect the welfare of the citizens of the City of Parkland. As per section 5-3530, terms defined, for street intersections, as revised from time to time and/or Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Index No. 546 as revised from time to time, whichever is more stringent.

H.

"Dead End" and Case II signs shall be installed at all T-turnarounds.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2019-012, § 5, 10-16-2019)

Design and construction shall be in accordance with FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

A.

Minimum distance to canal. Design and construction shall be in accordance with FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

B.

Roadways on fill sections. Design and construction shall be in accordance with FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

C.

Roadways in cut sections or with adjacent ditches. Design and construction shall be in accordance with FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

D.

Installation of protection. Design and construction shall be in accordance with FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

E.

When required. Guardrails shall be provided within the right-of-way wherever a canal, lake or ditch lies within twenty-five (25) feet of the pavement.

F.

Dead end streets. Reflectorized guardrails shall be installed at the end of pavement on all streets or drives which are temporarily dead ended or where a "T" turnaround is proposed. Proper "Dead End" signs are proposed to be placed at the closest intersection to the dead end.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Subgrades. Design and construction shall be in accordance with FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

B.

Base material. Design and construction shall be in accordance with FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

C.

Base density requirements. Base limerock material shall contain a minimum seventy (70) percent carbonates, be compacted to a density of not less than ninety-eight (98) percent of maximum dry density as determined by AASHTO T-180 under all paved areas. A minimum LBR of one hundred (100) shall be maintained.

D.

Alternate base. The contractor or owner may propose alternate base design and/or materials for use in lieu of limerock. Such a proposal must be submitted to the city engineer, whose approval for the substitution must be obtained before the proposed material may be incorporated into the project. Alternate base design shall only be considered if it is in accordance with FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO's latest standards.

E.

Wearing (surface) courses. Surface courses are to be of asphaltic concrete construction laid in two (2) lifts in accordance with FDOT's Flexible Pavement Design Manual, Broward County, FICE, and/or AASHTO's latest standards. Alternate wearing course design shall only be considered if it is in accordance with FDOT's Flexible Pavement Design Manual, Broward County, FICE, and/or AASHTO's latest standards.

F.

Shoulders. All shoulders shall have an eight-foot width stabilized to an LBR value of at least forty (40). The minimum depth of the stabilized shoulder shall be six (6) inches and shall be compacted to ninety-eight (98) percent of maximum dry density as determined by AASHTO T-180.

G.

Curb/gutter. All curb elements shall have a limerock foundation or "pad" with a minimum LBR of one hundred (100) at least four (4) inches thick, compacted to ninety-eight (98) percent of maximum density per AASHTO T-180. Approved curbing shall be in compliance with FDOT, Broward County, [and/or] AASHTO's latest standards.

H.

Swales. Elevation of bottom of swales, measured from top of turf, shall be at least three (3) inches below the edge of pavement. Swales shall be compacted to ninety-five (95) percent of maximum density per AASHTO T-99. Side slopes shall be four-to-one (4:1) or flatter. Alternate design methods may be approved by the city engineer if said methods are in compliance with FDOT, Broward County, [and/or] AASHTO's latest standards. Swales are eight (8) feet wide and six (6) inches below the edge of pavement at the center of the swale, with a longitudinal slope of three-tenths (0.3) percent or greater.

I.

Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be constructed to the specifications in section 130-20, sidewalks, multi-use paths/trails, and bicycle lanes.

J.

Grassing/seeding/mulching/sodding/fertilizing. Whenever suitable length of roadway swale or adjacent areas have been graded, they shall be grassed at the earliest practical time. In most cases, Argentine Bahia grass seed may be used. In areas where erosion and/or growing conditions may be a problem, solid sod should be installed. In areas currently developed with existing sodded/grassed swales, equal type of sod shall be installed. The contractor shall maintain grass, including watering and mowing, until project is accepted. It is the intent that areas to be grassed have a growing stand of grass for a period of at least one (1) year after completion/acceptance of the project. All grassed areas must have a dense, growing stand of grass and shall be mowed at least once prior to acceptance of the project.

K.

Restoration. The entire work area utilized for the performance of any permitted work shall be restored by the permittee under an approved time schedule and as described in section 135-1035, construction standard specifications, subsection T.

L.

Paver transition. A minimum eight-inch by eight-inch header curb with a #5 reinforcement bar shall be installed at the point of connection between the pavers and the asphalt pavement to prevent pavers from shifting out of position.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2019-012, § 5, 10-16-2019)

A set of plans for the project, bearing the city engineer's approval stamp, must be located on the job site whenever work is in progress. When applicable, an engineering construction permit must be available at the site at all times and shall be presented upon request.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

All facilities within the public rights-of-way and easements must be owned and maintained by a public service utility or franchisee or by a political entity competent to function within the State of Florida, and shall remain the liability of the last operating entity until removed.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Design and installation. All underground and in-ground facilities in rights-of-way and easements shall be designed and installed so as to safely sustain any vehicular loads that might be placed upon them pursuant to Broward County and Florida Department of Transportation standards and regulations. Underground facilities other than service lines to individual properties, that are located outside of the public right-of-way, shall be located in easements a minimum of ten (10) feet in width. All proposed utility lines (electrical power distribution, telephone, cable television, street lighting), including service lines to individual properties shall be installed underground at least eighteen (18) inches below the finished ground elevation.

B.

Direct burial cables—Requirements. The placement of any direct burial cable shall be subject to provisions of section 135-1030, underground facilities; utility easements.

C.

Facility placed without de-mucking requirement. Any facility placed without de-mucking shall be subject to abandonment or relocation by the operator of said facility in the event that de-mucking must be done at a later date.

D.

Utility crossings of paved roadways. Each underground utility crossing of paved roads shall be made by the "jack and bore" method, unless an alternate method is approved by city engineer. Proposed open cuts shall be shown on the drawings submitted for approval.

E.

Driving pipe under existing pavement (jack and bore). When a pipe is driven through the earth under pavement, jetting or the use of air or water forced into direct contact with the earth shall be prohibited. Pipe driving shall leave no voids in the underlying earth. This requirement does not prohibit the use of air hammers for driving.

F.

Extraction of pipe from bore. The extraction of pipe or conduit from beneath any roadway is prohibited unless approved by city engineer. In extreme situations, where pipe must be removed, the roadway must be restored in accordance with minimum recommended FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2019-012, § 5, 10-16-2019)

A.

Preconstruction meeting. A preconstruction meeting shall be organized by the contractor of record at a time and location convenient to all applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and interested parties. No construction work shall commence unless a pre-construction meeting has been held. At the discretion of the city engineer, this requirement may be waived.

B.

Scheduling of construction, inspections and tests. Forty-eight (48) hours' minimum written notice must be given to the city engineer prior to the start of construction and before scheduling any required tests or inspections. Special notifications to agencies such as the fire department, police department, etc., shall be handled by the contractor.

C.

Inspections, tests and certifications.

1.

All inspections and tests necessary to ensure construction shall be in conformity with the plans and specifications as approved by the city engineer and shall be made by or under the direct supervision of the engineer of record or representative.

2.

The engineer of record shall submit a copy of all inspection reports to the city engineer within thirty (30) days of the inspection date.

a.

Should there be unsuitable material encountered during construction, the city engineer may require soil boring and analysis as necessary to determine the extent of the unsuitable area.

b.

Subgrade soils shall have no more than seven (7) percent organic material.

c.

A soils report signed by a State of Florida professional geotechnical engineer must be submitted to confirm the soil contents.

d.

Where minimum LBR values are required, the LBR value of the material shall be determined in accordance with an approved quality control procedure.

e.

Density tests shall be run a minimum of every two hundred (200) feet for subgrades and base rock of each roadway travel lane, as well as shoulders, sidewalks and foundation of all curb elements.

f.

Density tests shall be run at all underground utility roadway crossing.

g.

Sidewalk base shall be compacted to ninety-eight (98) percent of maximum density as determined by AASHTO T-180.

h.

Prior to subgrade, base and asphalt approval, the contractor shall be responsible for the services of a geotechnical firm approved by the City of Parkland to provide density tests, LBR tests and core borings of the asphalt and base rock. The number and location of the borings shall be at the city engineer's discretion.

i.

The contractor shall be responsible for repairing core borings. All tests shall be performed at the contractor's expense.

j.

When final rock inspections are requested for roadways without gutters, the contractor shall provide a twelve-foot straight edge for this inspection. The roadway shall be straight edged by the contractor as directed and in the presence of the city engineer prior to priming the base rock.

k.

Upon completion of curb and gutters, the contractor shall provide sufficient water to flush gutters and determine if drainage deficiencies exist within the valley gutter. All drainage deficiencies within the gutter shall be corrected prior to the installation of the base rock.

l.

Where curb and gutter exist, the first lift of asphalt shall be laid one-half (½) inch below the edge of the gutter or in compliance with AASHTO standards. The second lift shall be brought to one-quarter (¼) inch above the gutter edge or in compliance with AASHTO standards. Prior to and after laying the second lift of asphalt, the contractor shall provide a watering truck to be used to locate ponding and other drainage deficiencies. Drainage deficiencies shall be determined by the city engineer. Any deficiencies noted by the city engineer in writing must be corrected prior to proceeding with the next phase of construction.

3.

Record condition drawings of the finished rock base and curb/gutter must be submitted to the city engineer for approval before paving begins. These drawings must be signed and sealed by a land surveyor registered in the State of Florida, reviewed and approved by the engineer of record, and must show finished rock base elevations at centerline, edge of median, edge of pavement, plus elevations of bottom of swale or flow line of gutter, at high and low points, intersections and breaks in grade, wherever a new grade is proposed and at intervals not to exceed one hundred (100) feet measured along the profile grade line. Underground utility record condition drawings and certification of substantial conformance to the approved plans must be submitted to the city engineer before paving begins.

4.

Compaction must be verified by an independent certified engineering testing laboratory by making field density tests of each layer of compacted material at prescribed intervals before the succeeding layer is placed. Test reports and rock "record condition" reports must be submitted to the city engineer before paving begins.

5.

The engineer of record or his representative shall carefully observe and inspect all portions of the permitted installation sufficiently to determine that the contractor has substantially complied with all approved plans and specifications related thereto, and the engineer of record shall so certify, at the completion of the work, by signing and sealing record drawings in compliance with this chapter.

D.

Inspection of signs, pavement markings and signalization. Inspection of signs, pavement markings and signalization shall be done by the Broward County Traffic Engineering Division if work is in the public rights-of-way and/or the city engineer if work is on privately owned roadways, driveways, etc.

E.

Inspection of street lighting. Inspection of street lighting shall be performed by the maintaining agency and/or the city engineer.

F.

Supervision of construction. The permittee shall ensure that work on the site is competently supervised at all times.

G.

Performance of tests. No labor, material or equipment required for testing of facilities shall be furnished by the city engineer, except as noted hereinafter. The contractor shall perform the tests in the presence of the engineer of record and a representative of the city engineer. If the city engineer fails to witness a properly scheduled test, the certification of the engineer of record, under normal conditions, will be accepted.

H.

Reports. A copy of all inspection and test reports relating to construction progress shall be submitted to the city engineer without charge. All final tests and inspections shall be witnessed by the city engineer.

I.

Interruption and restoration of services. Adequate provision shall be made for the safe operation of any utilities, drainage facilities or water courses encountered during construction, unless other approved arrangements have been made. The operators of all such services and all structures altered or damaged during construction shall be notified immediately, and all such services and structures shall be satisfactorily restored upon completion of work.

J.

Disposal of water from excavation. Adequate provisions shall be made and proper permits acquired for the satisfactory disposal of water resulting from de-watering, pumping operations or encounters with water in any manner. The method of handling or disposing of such water shall be in accordance with applicable regulations of all agencies having jurisdiction. These agencies which may have jurisdiction include the state health department, state department of environmental regulation, Broward County Water Resources Management Division, Environmental Protection Department, South Florida Water Management District, and others, as appropriate.

K.

Maintenance of traffic.

1.

When a plan is required for maintenance of traffic, the contractor shall adhere to such plan as approved, in strict accordance with the provisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control and/or state, county, and local design standards throughout the construction period. Temporary measures must be taken, if necessary, to provide a minimum of one (1) lane of traffic in each direction on each affected road at all times, unless specific permission is obtained from the city engineer to deviate from this requirement. The contractor must also provide for vehicular access to each home and place of business or assembly abutting the affected right-of-way.

2.

The right-of-way or easement must be maintained by the contractor in safe and passable (drivable) condition until the permitted work is complete and the right-of-way or easement is restored and accepted for maintenance by the city engineer.

3.

The provisions of this section shall be in effect under all weather conditions, twenty-four (24) hours per day, every day, from the commencement of work until final acceptance by the city engineer, except in time of emergency, when the provisions of section 145-30, procedure for obtaining a permit, subsection E. shall apply.

L.

Job site safety. All permitted work must be done in strict accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and all other applicable codes.

M.

Removal of pavement, drives, sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Edges of permanent type pavement shall be pre-cut straight, clean, square and a minimum of one (1) foot beyond any damaged area including well point locations. Utility cuts in existing pavements shall be restored in accordance with the most practical and cost effective diagram and shall be in compliance with all the adopted standards of the government agency having jurisdiction. When the removal of sidewalks, curbs or gutters is necessary for construction, they shall be removed in full sections or a minimum of five (5) feet in length, and all broken edges cut smooth by use of a suitable power saw or other appropriate means. A safe alternative walkway must be maintained for pedestrians until the work is completed and the sidewalk restored.

N.

Disposition of excavated materials. Broken pavement or other debris shall be removed from the site as soon as practical and in no event after more than five (5) working days, unless otherwise directed by the city engineer. Excavated materials shall not be stockpiled in the right-of-way or easement during construction without specific approval of the city engineer. All excess unsuitable materials shall be removed from the work site and disposed of legally by the permittee at his/her own expense. Failure to remove debris within the above-prescribed time may result in the removal of all debris by the city at the permittee's cost.

O.

Bracing and shoring. Sheeting, bracing, etc., shall be used as required to support the sides of the excavation and to prevent any movements which can in any way alter the grade of or injure the pipe, diminish the width of excavation or otherwise injure or delay the work or endanger personnel, adjacent pavements or other structures. Safety procedures shall be followed and adequate protection shall be furnished to all personnel as required by OSHA. All sheeting or bracing which is not left in place shall be removed in such a manner as to not endanger the work, personnel, or adjacent structures.

P.

Traffic and utility controls. Excavation for pipe, structures or cable laying operations shall be conducted in a manner to cause the least interruption to traffic. Where possible, fire hydrants, valve boxes, fire and police call boxes, and other utility controls shall be left unobstructed and accessible during the construction period. When such obstruction is unavoidable, it must be held to a minimum, and the contractor shall give sufficient notice to the affected parties to allow other provisions to be made.

Q.

Backfilling and compaction; embankments. Backfill material shall be placed in layers not to exceed twelve (12) inches in thickness, with each layer carefully compacted to ninety-eight (98) percent of maximum density, per AASHTO T-180 and tested, before placing succeeding layers. Swale areas need only be compacted to ninety-five (95) percent of maximum density, per AASHTO T-180. Density tests shall be taken in each land and shoulder at maximum 200-foot intervals staggered. At a minimum backfilling and compaction shall be as per FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

R.

Pits and trenches.

1.

After a structure, cable, conduit or pipe is acceptably installed, backfilling shall be done with approved material.

2.

In dry trenches, backfill material shall be placed evenly and carefully around and over the pipe in twelve-inch maximum layers, each layer being thoroughly compacted, until twelve (12) inches of cover exists above the crown of the pipe. The remaining trench portion up to the pavement base shall be backfilled in layers not exceeding twelve (12) inches with each layer being compacted to ninety-eight (98) percent and tested at intervals of one hundred (100) feet maximum before placing succeeding layers. Swale areas need only be compacted to ninety-five (95) percent of maximum, and testing shall be at the city engineer's discretion. All materials shall be able to pass through a four-inch ring, unless otherwise approved by the city. Laboratory testing for the optimum moisture and maximum soil density shall conform to the specifications of AASHTO T-180 (Standard Proctor). Restoration of the roadway shall be in restored in accordance with the most practical and cost effective diagram and shall be in compliance with all the adopted standards of the government agency having jurisdiction. At a minimum pits and trenches shall be as per FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

S.

Detection aids. After nonmetallic utilities have been installed, but before backfill has progressed beyond the top of these facilities, approved electromagnetic location devices or metallic tape shall be placed in the locations specified hereinafter.

T.

Restoration of right-of-way and/or easement.

1.

The entire work area utilized for the performance of any permitted work shall be restored by the permittee to the condition that existed before work began, except as required by the nature of the permitted work. All time schedules shall be approved by the city engineer.

2.

Paved sections shall conform in type, shape, elevation and texture with adjacent paved areas and shall be of at least equal quality. Design mixes for flexible pavements shall be in accordance with FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards. All damaged or undermined areas of existing pavement, not previously removed, shall be removed and restored in the specified manner. Where pavement is removed for installation, maintenance or removal of any underground facility, restoration shall be in accordance with the most practical and cost effective diagram and shall be in compliance with all the adopted standards of the government agency having jurisdiction. Equipment shall not travel over loose rock fragments or other hard material lying on sections of pavement which are not to be removed.

3.

Swale areas, medians, sidewalks, driveways, etc., shall be restored to a condition equal to or better than that which was disturbed. Temporary and final restoration shall be performed expeditiously, and in no event shall it take longer than ten (10) working days from the time in which it was disturbed.

4.

Where prior cuts across driveways, paved roadways and sidewalks have been made and restored, the limits of restoration shall be measured from the edge of pavement to the property line or to the farthest edge of the areas to be restored, whichever is applicable. In some cases it may be necessary to pave the entire area between property line and edge of pavement. The city engineer may require paving work to extend beyond said boundaries if doing so is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Parkland.

5.

Restoration of striping, signing, and signalization devices shall be accomplished immediately after pavement restoration is completed and shall be in compliance with all the adopted standards of the government agency having jurisdiction.

6.

All subgrade density tests shall be based upon the maximum density as determined by the Standard Proctor Test (T-180). Required density of all materials in and under paved areas shall be in accordance with FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO standards.

7.

Cuts across roads which are open to traffic shall not be left open overnight without written authorization from the city engineer. Trenches shall be backfilled and temporary asphalt applied to make a smooth level patch. The only exceptions will be in cases where the facility installed must be tested before the roads are restored. In cases where the installation parallels the roadway and damages the pavement, density tests shall be made every one hundred (100) linear feet at each lift of base and sub-base material (maximum eight-inch lifts), with test locations staggered at twenty-five (25) feet each lift. All work must be completed within ten (10) working days unless otherwise approved by the city engineer.

8.

For any road crossing in which the road is cut and restored one (1) or two (2) lanes at a time, densities shall be tested in one (1) lane per lift, alternating lanes with each lift (maximum eight-inch lifts).

U.

Record drawings. When applicable, upon completion of construction and prior to final inspection or commencement of any bonded warranty period, the engineer of record shall furnish two (2) sets of record drawings (one (1) blueprint and a CAD file (digital media) to the city engineer. Specific requirements for record drawings are listed in subsection V. of this section.

V.

Record drawing standards. The following information is required to be shown on all record drawings submitted to the City of Parkland for approval prior to acceptance of a project. Record drawings must be same scale plan and profile as permit drawings unless otherwise required by the city engineer.

1.

Pipelines:

a.

Show offset dimension from baseline (or centerline, R/W, etc.) and elevation (NAVD) of pipe at each vertical or horizontal change at each valve and fitting.

b.

Indicate size, material, type of joint, class and/or type of all pipe installed.

c.

Show type of joint restraint installed on pipe, valves or fittings where appropriate (tie-rods, thrust block, retainer glands, restrained joint pipe, etc.).

d.

Indicate size, location and material of all service lines installed. For sewer services, indicate location of plug.

e.

Show invert elevations and rim elevations or all structures and pipes; slopes through the pipes; pipe lengths, diameter, etc.

2.

Valves:

a.

Indicate size, type (gate, butterfly, etc.).

b.

All valves are to be located with dimensions from centerlines of the nearest intersection.

3.

Roadways, driveways, drive aisles:

a.

Show finished grades in bold lettering under or above the proposed grades.

b.

Show flow arrows indicating direction of overland flow.

c.

Identify commonly used features such as curbs (by type, i.e., Type "D" curb, Type "F" curb and gutter, etc.); trees; edge of pavement; swales; berms; bollards; bike racks, etc.

d.

Provide final dimensions for aisles, lanes, grass islands, etc.

e.

Identify and show by type and size all striping and signage, including, but not limited to, handicap accessibility routes, ramps, etc.

f.

Identify and show all sidewalks, paths, pedestrian routes by material, size, etc. Provide final grades to demonstrate ADA accessibility (if applicable).

4.

Other:

a.

Show nature and location of all underground utilities encountered while excavating for installation of pipeline.

b.

Show location of all public works facilities (i.e., catch basins, sidewalks, manholes, utility poles, fire hydrants, etc.) within ten (10) feet of centerline of pipe.

c.

Show location of all water main, force main, sewer, and drainage facilities appurtenances not mentioned above.

d.

Show location and specific features of pumping stations, including control panels, depth, width, inverts, etc.

e.

Show location and dimension of electric lines and poles, telephone lines and poles, gas lines, light poles, cable lines, and location of any unused sleeves.

f.

Show swale side slopes to be four (4) to one (1) or flatter.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

The following statement, as may be administratively modified by the city engineer from time to time, is required to be included and signed on record drawings:

WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS RECORD SURVEY IS IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE MINIMUM TECHNICAL STANDARDS SET FORTH IN RULE 21HH-6 ADOPTED BY THE FLORIDA BOARD OF LAND SURVEYORS, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES § 472.027.

BY:

(NAME)

PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR

STATE OF FLORIDA REGISTRATION NO.

[AFFIX SEAL]

Date:

WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING ANY CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED AFTER PLANS WERE INITIALLY APPROVED, AND THAT THE FACILITIES ARE COMPLETE AND OPERATIONAL.

BY:

(NAME)

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

FLORIDA REGISTRATION NO.

[AFFIX SEAL]

Date:

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

All exposed facilities and such underground facilities as may be designated by the city engineer, abandoned within the public right-of-way, shall be removed by the owner of the facility unless other provision is approved by the city engineer. Any abandoned facility allowed to remain in the right-of-way shall continue to be the responsibility of the owner or operator by whom last used. Such owner or operator shall be liable for all costs arising from the presence of the abandoned facility in the right-of-way or easement.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

All projects estimated to be under construction for a six-month duration or longer shall be required to submit to the city engineer project's schedule. The submittal of a project schedule shall occur on/or before a preconstruction meeting is held.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

When streetlights are required, they shall conform to the standards of the Illuminating Engineering Society, the National Electrical Code, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Industrial Control Standards of NEMA, and applicable state and local agency standards.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

All light poles and bracket arms shall be constructed of pre-stressed concrete, aluminum or equal, and shall be able to withstand a one hundred fifty (150) mph wind. For work in public rights-of-way, poles shall be of hollow core type construction and shall be designed according to the latest acceptable design procedures approved by Broward County Traffic Engineering Division. For work in private rights-of-way, light poles and equipment shall be in compliance with the Florida Building Code. All equipment specifications shall be submitted to the city engineer for approval. Proposed design and construction must also be approved by the local electric service provider.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Poles generally shall be located at the right-of-way lines (back of the sidewalk) and not in the sidewalk. If easements on lands adjacent to the sidewalk are necessary, they shall be obtained at no expense to the city.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Pavement markings and signage. The design and construction of pavement marking and signage shall be in accordance with FDOT Standard Specifications, FDOT Roadway and Traffic Design Standards, the United States Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the Broward County Traffic Engineering Division Pavement Marking and Signs standards. The same standards shall apply within private subdivisions and development.

B.

Pavement marking and signing plans. Two (2) sets of pavement marking and signing plans signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida shall be submitted to Broward County Traffic Division and/or the city engineer for review and approval. These plans shall show all new markings including tie-ins to existing markings. Removal of existing markings shall be shown. Materials shall be specified. The location of raised reflective pavement markers shall be identified. These plans shall show all new signs and all existing signs to be removed. Existing signs to remain shall also be shown. All publicly owned signs which are removed shall be delivered to the City of Parkland Public Works Department.

C.

Permanent pavement markings. Permanent pavement markings shall consist of FDOT approved alkyd-based thermoplastic. All such materials shall be fully reflectorized. Permanent pavement markings on parking stalls only, may consist of FDOT-approved water base traffic paint.

D.

Temporary pavement markings. Temporary pavement markings may be used during intermediate phases of road construction or where overlay or further construction of the road is planned (within one (1) year). Temporary markings shall consist of paint or traffic tape. Temporary marking materials shall be approved by Broward County Traffic Engineering. All such markings shall be fully reflectorized.

E.

Removal of old pavement markings. Old markings can be removed by a Broward County Traffic Engineering approved methodology, only.

F.

Construction/resurfacing. Pavement markings shall be installed on the project as soon as practicable following paving. In the event that a road is placed in service, temporary pavement striping shall be applied by the end of each day's operation unless precluded by inclement weather, in which case it shall be striped during the next daylight period. Any road placed in service without striping shall have the traffic lanes delineated in accordance with the most recent and adopted version of the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices." Permanent pavement markings shall not be installed until asphalt has cured for a minimum of twenty-one (21) days or as soon as prescribed by the alkyd-based thermoplastic or inlaid preformed plastic material manufacturer.

G.

Sign materials. All signs shall meet Broward County Traffic Engineering retroreflectivity requirements. Post-mounted signs shall be mounted on single or double steel U-Channel posts, unless otherwise approved by the city engineer.

I.

Maintenance of signs during construction. All signs shall be maintained by the contractor during construction.

J.

Traffic signals. All materials, workmanship and design shall meet the requirements of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the National Electrical Code, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Industrial Control Standards of NEMA, Broward County Traffic Engineering and any other applicable state and local agency standards.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2019-012, § 5, 10-16-2019)

Design of bike paths/bike lanes shall comply with requirements/guidelines of the Federal Highway Administration, Florida Department of Transportation, "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices," and applicable local standards. The engineer of record shall provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable FDOT, Broward County, and/or AASHTO most recently adopted standards.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

After construction is completed and certifications, record condition drawings and other required documents have been submitted to the city engineer and accepted, but before the bonded warranty period begins, the permittee shall request a final inspection of the project in writing. The city engineer and all other interested parties shall jointly perform such inspection to determine the acceptability of the project for maintenance. Following the inspection, any noted defects will be corrected by the permittee, after which the city engineer and other maintaining agencies will issue a notice of acceptance. This will mark the start of the warranty period. Prior to final inspection and acceptance, the city engineer shall be provided with two (2) sets (one (1) blueprint signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida of record condition drawings, drawn to scale, as well as an approved digital file (AutoCAD and PDF).

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2019-012, § 5, 10-16-2019)

Bridges shall be constructed and designed in accordance with the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, FDOT "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction," Broward County applicable standards, and the FDOT "Structures Standards." Minimum design loading shall be HS-20-44.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

If existing trees are close to but less than the minimum offset indicated or recommended by FDOT, Broward County or other agency having jurisdiction, other factors should be considered to determine adequacy of offset (i.e., ADT, operating speed, accident history, size, age and type of tree, protection by a barrier, etc.). Newly planted trees may be placed behind barriers that are provided for other reasons. The minimum setback distance from the back of concrete barriers, walls, abutments or other rigid constructions shall be five (5) feet for newly planted trees. For W-beam guardrail, the minimum setback shall be six (6) feet from the face of the rail. Offsets apply to both outside and median for divided highways unless otherwise noted. When trees are placed in medians, adequate sight distance at intersections, turnouts and median openings, etc., shall be maintained in compliance with FDOT sight visibility standards.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

The minimum distance from the edge of the outside driving lane to any tree shall be six (6) feet for facilities classified as municipal when no curb and gutter exist, when curb height is less than six (6) inches, or when curb height has been reduced by resurfacing. It may be reduced to five (5) feet from the edge of the outside driving lane for speeds of thirty (30) mph or less, subject to the discretion of the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

For adopted engineering and construction standards [for water distribution systems], refer to North Springs Improvement District (NSID), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), City of Coconut Creek, Parkland Utilities, and/or any other public or private agency having jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2019-012, § 6, 10-16-2019)

For adopted engineering and construction standards [for sewage collection systems], refer to North Springs Improvement District (NSID), Broward County's Environmental Protection Agency (EPD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), City of Coconut Creek, Parkland Utilities, and/or any other public or private agency having jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

For adopted engineering and construction standards, refer to North Springs Improvement District (NSID), Broward County's Environmental Protection Agency (EPD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), City of Coconut Creek, Parkland Utilities, and/or any other public or private agency having jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Requirements for permits and procedures for obtaining a permit shall be in accordance with this article.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

The permit fees and development bonds shall be computed in accordance with article 145, permits, fees and bonds.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Plan and specifications shall conform to section 135-50, plans and specifications requirements.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

All electric power systems constructed in rights-of-way and easements shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and with the applicable provisions of the following standards and regulations:

A.

National Electrical Safety Code.

B.

State of Florida Public Service Commission.

C.

United States Department of Transportation "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices."

D.

FDOT "Utility Accommodation Guide."

E.

FDOT "Manual on Traffic Control and Safe Practices."

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Steel conduit shall be minimum Schedule 40, hot dip galvanized after threading.

B.

PVC conduit shall conform to ASTM F-512 with minimum wall thickness of Series SDR-35.

C.

Concrete duct banks shall be cast with three thousand (3,000) psi concrete, and shall provide a minimum of three (3) inches' clearance, unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer, the electric service provider and/or one (1) of the agencies listed in section 135-2040, standards.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Cover. All underground electric power cable installed in any public right-of-way shall be carried in approved steel or plastic conduit, and have minimum of thirty-six (36) inches of cover unless otherwise approved by the city engineer.

B.

Location. In general, all underground electric power installations shall be in accordance with section 135-50, plans and specifications requirements.

C.

Crossings. All underground crossings of paved roadways shall be made by the jack and bore method, unless otherwise approved by the city engineer. Underground crossing of paved roadways shall not be accomplished by jetting or the use of air or water in direct contact with the earth. Pipe driving shall leave no voids in the underlying earth. This does not prohibit the use of air hammers for driving.

D.

Extraction of pipe from bore. The extraction of pipe from beneath any roadway is prohibited unless approved by the city engineer. In extreme situations where pipe must be removed, the roadway must be trenched and later restored in accordance with section 135-1030, underground facilities; utility easements, subsection E.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Testing of electric power facilities will not be required by the city engineer. Testing of backfill, compaction and roadway restoration, however, shall be as per this document.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

The provisions of division 5 of this article, shall apply to abandoned facilities.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Other provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, one (1) set of record drawing blueprints may be required for electric power work performed by or for corporations regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission unless specifically directed otherwise by the city engineer. Such drawings shall show the construction variations, if any, from the design plans.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Definition. Land disturbing activity means any land change which may result in a change in elevation as determined by the city engineer, soil erosion from water or wind and the movement of sediments into waters or onto lands in the city, including, but not limited to, clearing, excavating, grading, transporting and filling of land.

B.

Applicability; exceptions. This article shall apply to all land disturbing activities including, but not limited to, all artificially created bodies of water on private property within the city except as follows:

1.

Such minor land disturbing activities such as home gardens and individual home landscaping, repairs and maintenance work;

2.

Individual service connections; construction, installation or maintenance of electric and telephone and communications utility lines; installation, maintenance, or repair of any underground public utility lines when such activity occurs on an existing hard-surfaced road, street or sidewalk; provided such land disturbing activity is confined to the area of the road, street or sidewalk which is hard-surfaced;

3.

Septic tank lines or drainage fields unless included in an overall plan for land disturbing activity relating to construction of the building to be served by the septic tank system;

4.

Surface or deep mining; exploration or drilling for oil and gas, including the well site, roads and off-site disposal areas;

5.

Tilling, planting, or harvesting of agricultural, horticultural, or forest crops;

6.

Construction, repair or rebuilding of the tracks, rights-of-way, bridges, communication facilities and other related structures and facilities of a railroad company;

7.

Preparation for single-family residences separately built unless in conjunction with multiple construction in subdivision development;

8.

Installation of fence and signposts or telephone and electric poles and other kinds of posts or poles;

9.

Emergency work to protect life, limb or property, and emergency repairs; provided that if the land disturbing activity would have required an approved erosion and sediment control and tree protection plan if the activity were not an emergency, then the land area disturbed shall be shaped and stabilized in accordance with the requirements of the city engineer;

10.

Perimeter ditches no more than five (5) feet in depth and four (4) feet wide, when the soil excavated therefrom is banked towards the outside lot line adjoined by the ditch.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Requirements. All land disturbing activity within the City of Parkland shall meet the requirements of this section.

A.

Culverts. Any property owner who installs main or lateral culverts in conjunction with any perimeter ditch shall provide standard oval culverts of a size sufficient to handle runoff water without interfering with the water table or level of water in city canals. Culvert sizing shall be in accordance with South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) standards as outlined for No Notice and Noticed General Environmental Resource Permits, sections 40E-400: 40E-400.439 and all other agencies having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, Broward County Environmental Protection Department (EPD), North Springs Improvement District (NSID), Pine Tree Water Control District, and/or City of Parkland adopted standards as may be updated from time to time. The city engineer may require that said culvert's design be supported by industry standard calculations, basin-wide studies, etc., as deemed appropriate.

B.

Lake setback. All private lakes constructed or excavated in the city shall be located not less than twenty-five (25) feet from the adjacent exterior property line, measured from average mean water level.

C.

Dust control.

1.

All access roads shall be well sprinkled, as needed, to minimize dust, or other measures taken, as specified by the city engineer.

2.

All vehicles transporting fill within or through the City of Parkland shall be covered or contained in such a manner as to prevent the spilling or blowing of said contents from the vehicles onto adjacent property or public right-of-way.

3.

The quality of the air shall not be affected by windborne dust and debris resulting from said filling to the extent that visible particulate matter is airborne off site from the land excavation or filling activity becoming a nuisance to other properties.

D.

Site access. To avoid access to a site through populated areas, the applicant shall coordinate with the planning and zoning director and the city engineer to determine alternate routes to be taken around the centers of population by machinery and transport vehicles. The permit will specify access routes.

E.

Site security. To protect the applicant from vandalism and the citizenry from harm, the applicant shall provide for the secure fencing and posting of warning signs around the perimeter of the area where land disturbing activities are occurring. The provisions of the land development code, as it relates to fence permits will be enforced.

F.

Groundcover. To provide erosion control, plant material or other appropriate groundcover shall be utilized as temporary measures, with permanent erosion control measures to be incorporated into the project at the earliest practical time. This shall be described in the permit application. Approval of the groundcover does not constitute approval of nor waiver of required landscaping plan.

G.

Fill content. Clean fill shall be the only permitted fill material. Clean fill is defined as materials and deposits limited to rock, minerals, soils and any other materials as may be approved by the city engineer, but shall not include deleterious material such as junk, toxic or hazardous materials as defined by the environmental protection agency priority toxicant listing, trash, garbage, or similar material. The dumping of deleterious material such as junk, toxic or hazardous materials as defined by the environmental protection agency priority toxicant listing, trash, garbage, or similar material in any amount is prohibited. Trees and other vegetative matter and organic material may be deposited within properties that are properly zoned for same, as determined by the planning and zoning director.

H.

Slope of the filled area. To prevent erosion and maintain a presentable appearance adjacent to abutting properties, the land contours shall not exceed one (1) foot vertical for every fifty-four (54) feet horizontal within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the property line. The above conditions may be modified by the city engineer or if it can be demonstrated that adjoining properties will not be adversely affected.

I.

Height of the filled area. Fill shall be deposited as specified on the plot plan. The maximum height shall not exceed ten (10) feet for every two hundred (200) feet of width of the fill area, at the narrowest dimension, up to a maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet above the natural grade. These conditions may be modified by the city engineer if it can be demonstrated that adjoining properties will not be adversely affected.

J.

Best practices. Good engineering practice will be followed so that no adverse effect upon adjoining properties shall result from the land disturbance activity from soil erosion, water or air quality or damage to physical facilities as specified in this section.

K.

Lake sizing. There shall be no specific requirements as to size, shape, depth or contour of any such lake, except that the city engineer may require that said lake comply with all applicable South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department (BCEPGMD), North Springs Improvement District (NSID) and/or City of Parkland adopted standards as may be updated from time to time, and/or any other government agencies having jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

No lake shall be excavated until a permit is first obtained from the city.

B.

No one shall, without first obtaining an engineering permit, fill or change the contour of any city canal or waterway.

C.

No culverts shall be placed under city roads or streets without first obtaining an engineering permit.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Application submittal requirements. All persons wishing to engage in any land disturbing activity as defined herein shall first apply for an engineering permit on a form provided by the city. Such application shall be accompanied by:

1.

A plot plan to show the property owned and controlled by the applicant with reference to streets, highway and contiguous platted areas. The plan must show access roads proposed by applicant.

2.

A description of the nature and duration of the work to be undertaken.

3.

A signed and sealed tree survey of the area to be covered by the land disturbance permit. In the discretion of the city engineer, a recent aerial photograph of the property in question; or with the permission of the owner, an onsite inspection may be substituted for a tree survey if the property contains no local areas of particular concern or does not have sufficient vegetation to warrant a tree survey.

4.

Permits or statements of approval from all other applicable regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. Such approvals shall be a precondition to the commencement of any land disturbance activities.

5.

A final grading plan to show the ground elevations of the land immediately adjacent to the side of the area to be filled, and all of the bounding streets, roads and canals. That grading plan will incorporate protection so that existing paved roadways and shoulders do not deteriorate.

6.

The plans, maps, elevations and cross-sections required to accompany the filling permit application shall be made by a surveyor/engineer registered as such by the State of Florida.

7.

Filling within a subdivision plat of record that meets the requirements of the Broward County Land Use Plan, shall, in addition to the above, provide the following:

a.

A final grading plan to show the ground elevations of the land immediately adjacent to the side of the area to be filled, and all of the bounding streets, roads and canals. That grading plan will incorporate protection so that existing paved roadways and shoulders do not deteriorate.

b.

Written certification from an engineer hired by the applicant shall be provided by the applicant to the city engineer committing that the land area exposed or remaining after the filling of the site shall be left suitable for future use and development purposes as determined by the city engineer and planning and zoning director in accordance with the final grading plan and in accordance with any zoning regulations applicable thereto.

c.

The plans, maps, elevations and cross-sections required to accompany the filling permit application shall be made by a surveyor/engineer registered as such by the State of Florida.

B.

Processing. The city engineer shall review said application, and shall certify that the property owner has made adequate preparation in accordance with general requirements of this division. The application shall then be forwarded to the city commission for final review and approval, approval with conditions, or denial.

C.

Fee. The fee for the permit for land disturbing activity shall be per article 145, permits, fees and bonds. In the event that the city, in its discretion, deems it necessary to engage outside consultants to monitor or inspect the site for compliance by the applicant with the terms of this chapter, the fees and charges shall be set forth by resolution. Fees may be modified by resolution of the city commission.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

Land disturbing activity is and continues to be a privilege in the City of Parkland. The renewal of any land disturbing permit shall be at the city's discretion. Every renewal period, the applicant shall submit to the city a certified survey by a registered Florida engineer or land surveyor to show that the grading plans are being met.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)

A.

Inspection required before commencing work. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, any permit issued pursuant to this section shall contain a provision indicating that no activity shall be undertaken pursuant to such permit prior to an inspection by the city engineer to ensure that precautions have been taken to protect any and all trees which are not to be removed or disturbed pursuant to such permit.

B.

Permittee to schedule inspection. It shall be the obligation of the permittee to contact the city to call for the inspection required herein.

C.

Inspection report. The inspector shall prepare a report to be filed in the city engineer's office which certifies his or her findings as to whether adequate preparations (in accordance with the "Tree Protection Manual for Builders and Developers") have been made to protect trees and vegetation, as provided for herein.

D.

Violation of permit condition.

1.

Should the city engineer find that adequate precautions have not been made as is required under this subsection, then, in that event, the permittee shall not commence land disturbance activities pursuant to such permit. Upon such a finding, the city engineer shall revoke the permit.

2.

The permittee shall have thirty (30) days from the date that the above-referenced report has been filed to file an appeal pursuant to section 55-1510, administrative appeals. During that time, the permittee shall have a right to one (1) reinspection by the inspector. In order to obtain such reinspection, the permittee must provide the city three (3) days' written notice and pay a reinspection fee of fifty-eight dollar ($58.00) or as otherwise established by resolution of the city commission.

3.

If the inspector determines that a remedy has been effected, he or she shall file a report so indicating. In that event, the city engineer shall re-issue the permit, and the permittee may commence land disturbance activities if all other requirements have been satisfied.

4.

The penalty for commencing land disturbance activities prior to the city engineer's providing written approval of tree and vegetation protection shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) per unprotected tree. All tree and vegetation protection must be maintained until the city's engineer provides a final letter of approval for the permitted construction work.

5.

No person may rely on the continuation of a permit, unless the conditions of the permit are strictly adhered to.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015)