The rule for the Florida Road Numbering Plan is being amended for clarification and updating of statutory citations. References have been changed from “Florida Road Numbering System” to “Florida Road Numbering Plan.”

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Departmental

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
14-33.002: Florida Road Numbering System
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule for the Florida Road Numbering Plan is being amended for clarification and updating of statutory citations. References have been changed from “Florida Road Numbering System” to “Florida Road Numbering Plan.”
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The rule for the Florida Road Numbering Plan is being amended.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 334.044(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 334.03, 334.044(11), 335.01, 335.01, 335.08 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS: James C. Myers, Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

14-33.002 Florida Road Numbering Plan System.

(1) Numbering Plan System. The Florida systematic road numbering plan for Florida will generally prescribe numbers in accordance with road orientation and geographic location within the state. Extended roads of state-wide or inter-regional significance will maintain one-digit or two-digit road numbers. Roads of regional significance will be assigned three-digit road numbers. Short length roads and Rroads of generally local significance may be assigned four-digit numbers.

(a) All roads leading from north to south bear odd numbers with the number 1 assigned to the extreme easterly road. All roads leading from east to west bear even numbers with the number 2 assigned to the extreme northerly road.

(b) Certain control roads have been selected for the purpose of dividing the state into segments. The north-south control roads are one and two-digit numbers ending in 5; the east-west control roads are two-digit numbers ending in zero. (See figure 1.)

(c) Major Main connecting roads are assigned two-digit numbers between the control routes. For example, Road 77 is a north-south route located between control routes 75 and 85 and is found near the westernmost portion of the state. Minor connecting routes are assigned three-digit 3 or 4 four-digit numbers between the control routes. For example, Road 510 is an east-west route located between control routes 50 and 60 and would be found near the central portion of the state.

(d) Connecting roads which cross control routes will not be required to change numbers, but will retain the number assigned at the beginning of the route to insure route continuity.

(2) Assignment of Numbers and Signing Responsibility for Signs.

(a) Category I, State Highway System. The Department will assign numbers and erect and maintain corresponding signs. Category I roads will be numbered and signed by the Department.

(b) Category II, roads on the county road system and city street system functionally classified as collector roads and arterial roads. The Department will assign numbers for Category II roads; however, the jurisdictions maintaining these roads will have the responsibility for erecting and maintaining corresponding signs.

1. Urban Minor Arterial Roads on the County Road System.

2. Collector Roads on the County Road System.

3. Collector Roads on the City Street System.

Category II roads will be numbered by the Department; however, signing of the roads will be the responsibility of other jurisdictions.

(c) Category III, the state park roads system and county roads or streets not functionally classified as collector or arterial roads. The Department will number a Category III road upon request by the entity having jurisdiction over the road; however that jurisdiction would have responsibility for erecting and maintaining corresponding signs.

1. State Park Roads.

2. Significant County Roads.

3. Significant City Streets

4. Significant Private or Toll Roads

Category III roads may be numbered by the Department upon request by other jurisdictions, and will be signed by other jurisdictions.

(3) Signs and Symbols. Signs and symbols to be utilized in the uniform state numbering plan will be in accordance with the standards of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Florida Department of Transportation, and the National Association of Counties as referenced in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which is incorporated by reference under Rule 14-15.010, F.A.C. Appropriate symbols will be employed with the road numbers for usage on the Official State Highway Map and the County General Highway Map series.

(4) Renumbering of Roads. The Florida Road Numbering Plan will generally utilize existing state road numbers. However, changes in existing road numbers will be instituted where such numbers have caused public confusion, e.g., multiple usage of the same road number in a region, or where the road numbering plan in a region might be improved by a general revision of the existing numbering scheme. In such instances, when revisions to the existing state road numbers are proposed, it shall be the policy of the Department to conduct a public hearing in accordance with the intent of Section 335.02, F.S. Florida Statutes.

Specific Authority 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 334.03, 334.044(11), 335.01, 335.02, 335.08 FS. History–New 3-18-76, Formerly 14-33.02, Amended 8-5-96,_________.