Highway Landscape Projects, Grant Application Process, Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant Award Process, Funding, Construction, and Maintenance of Beautification Projects, Application and Permit Issuance
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
14-40.003: Highway Landscape Projects
14-40.020: Grant Application Process
14-40.022: Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant Award Process
14-40.023: Funding, Construction, and Maintenance of Beautification Projects
14-40.030: Application and Permit IssuanceNOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 34, No. 25, June 20, 2008 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES:
1. 14-40.003(3)(a)2.: The references to plans is modified as shown:
“2. Plans must be drawn to scale, exhibiting an accurate and legible representation of existing conditions (above and below ground), and all proposed work. Plans must show all dimensions necessary to demonstrate compliance with this rule. If there is a baseline survey or centerline of construction, station points must be used. If there is no baseline survey or centerline, dimensioning must be from a fixed point. All dimensions must be noted in English system measurements (inches, feet, yards, miles, etc.). Plans must be plotted to scale on 11" x 17" multipurpose paper drawn at no less than 100 scale (1 inch =100 feet) on 24 inch by 36 inch or smaller sheets (folded, not rolled). Scale shall be such that clarity and ligibility are preserved. Computer generated plans must use 11 inch by 17 inch sheets. Plans must contain a graphic scale and north arrow with standard orientation on each plan sheet, and reference the state road number, section number, milepost, and local street names. Plans must also include curbs, edge of pavement, edge of travel lanes, guardrails, right of way fence and/or right of way lines, sidewalks, intersections, median breaks, driveways, bike lanes, transit facilities, surveying monuments, signs, view vegetation management zones of permitted outdoor advertising signs, lighting, traffic signals, other traffic control devices, drainage features, limits of clear sight, set backs and clear zone limits, existing off site features and conditions which affect or are affected by the project, easements, above and below ground utilities, and all existing vegetation. Details and text must be large enough to be legible on all plan sheets.”
2. 14-40.003(3)(a)3.: The sentence referring to blackline, blueline, or xerographic reproductions is deleted in its entirety: “3. Electronic files will be accepted when requested by the Department. Only blackline, blueline, or xerographic reproductions will be accepted for the review process. “
3. 14-40.003(3)(a)4.: The last line of the table, “Specifications (written and/or graphic)” is deleted in its entirety.
4. 14-40.003(3)(a)5.: A new 14-40.003(3)(a)5. and 6. are added and the existing 14-40.003(3)(a)5. is revised and renumbered as 7.:
“5. Landscape plans must include written specifications for materials and installation that equal or exceed the requirements of Section 580 of the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, January 1, 2007, incorporated herein by reference.
6. Landscape plans must include graphic installation details that meet or exceed the requirements of Design Standard 544, Landscape Installation of the FDOT Design Standards for Design, Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations on the State Highway System, 2008, incorporated herein by reference.
7. The approval of landscape plans reqires a work zone traffic control plan in accordance with FDOT Design Standard 600 series incorporated in the Utility Accommodation Manual by reference in Rule 14-46.001, F.A.C., and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as incorporated by reference under Rule 14-15.010, F.A.C.”
5. 14-40.003(3)(a)8.: A new 9. is added as follows:
“9. Plans must document conformity with sight distance requirements prescribed in FDOT Design Standard 546, Sight Distance at Intersections, of the FDOT Design Standards for Design, Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations on the State Highway System, 2008, incorporated herein by reference. Plans must also document conformity with clear zone and horizontal clearance requirements prescribed in FDOT Design Standard 700, Roadside Offsets, of the FDOT Design Standards for Design, Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations on the State Highway System, 2008, incorporated herein by reference.”
6. 14-40.003(3)(a)9.: The previous 14-40.003(3)(a)7., which was shown as being deleted is reinstated and renumbered as 10., with changes as follows:
“10. Plans prepared by or for Department highway landscape projects must meet the requirements of Chapter 481, Part II, F.S. be signed and sealed by a registered landscape architect.”
7. 14-40.003(3)(c): The following new second sentence is added: “When public health, safety, and welfare, operation of the transportation system, or the quality of the environment are jeopardized, the Department will require that plans be signed and sealed by a registered landscape architect.”
8. 14-40.003(3)(e): The incorporation by reference of Form 650-050-09 is revised to show the new revision date for that form:
“. . . submission of a Permit for Landscaping on State Road Right of Way, Form 650-050-09, Rev. 09/08 01/06, which is incorporated herein by reference and is available at any Department Office or on the Department website at: www.dot.state.fl.us/emo. . . .”
9. 14-40.003(5)(a): This paragraph is revised to read:
“(a) All landscape installation or maintenance activities performed by a local governmental entity, non governmental entity, or abutting property owner on the Department’s right of way must be performed in conformity with approved landscape plans the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (incorporated by reference under Rule 14-15.010, F.A.C.), Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, (incorporated by reference under Rule 14-85.004, F.A.C.), and the Roadway and Traffic Design Standards (incorporated by reference under Rule 14-85.004, F.A.C.).”
10. 14-40.003(7)(b): This paragraph is revised to read:
“(b) Arterial Highways: The approved sign design for arterial highways is depicted in Figure 1. The sign panel will be 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide with white background and green lettering, using lettering shown in Figure 1 and fabricated with non-reflective materials. The sign must be mounted on 4 inch by 4 inch pressure treated posts, or break away posts that meet or exceed the requirements of the Roadway and Traffic Design Standards (incorporated by reference under Rule 14-85.004, F.A.C.). The top of signs will be a maximum of no more than two feet above grade. Installation of signs is contingent upon an agreement with the appropriate local governmental entity. The approved sign panel(s) must be provided and replaced by the local governmental entity. Signs will be placed according to the approved landscape plan.”
10. 14-40.030(1)(a): The form reference is corrected to show the number as: “650-050-06 08.”
