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21-3   CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, PERMITTING AND MAINTENANCE.
21-3.01   Infrastructure Requirements.
   a.   New infrastructure or alterations of existing infrastructure must meet specifications set forth in the City-County Planning Commission Subdivision Regulations, City of Bowling Green Stormwater BMP Manual, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, current edition, or other local, regional or national standards or regulations as determined by the Public Works Director or designee. This infrastructure includes, but is not limited to streets, sidewalks and drainage appurtenances. Infrastructure on private property may also be subject to the requirements set herein if there is potential for impacts to right-of-way or adjacent properties due to the construction.
   b.   Any person proposing or constructing alterations, improvements or other disturbances changing the flow characteristics of stormwater shall have prior approval through permitting or plan approval by the Public Works Director or designee. This includes altering drainage onto an adjoining property or right-of-way, or into any drainage crevice, sinkhole, ditch, closed system, catch basin, dry well, or any other drainage facility whether natural or constructed.
   c.   Any person proposing or constructing sidewalks, handicap ramps or drive entrances on public right-of-way shall have prior approval through permitting or plan approval by the Public Works Director or designee. All design and construction must meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements as well as all requirements in the City’s Traffic Management Manual and other requirements as determined by the Public Works Director or designee.
   d.   All infrastructure construction activities shall adhere to the approved permit and/or plans. Should there be any modifications to the approved plans, all changes shall be approved by the Public Works Director or designee. Any construction that does not meet these requirements shall be subject to stop work orders, other enforcement actions and immediate remediation. As-built drawings, as defined by the City of Bowling Green Stormwater BMP Manual, shall be required and submitted to the Public Works Director or designee for any stormwater infrastructure improvements that propose retention/detention basins and/or connection to public stormwater infrastructure.
21-3.02   Traffic Management Design Requirements.
   a.   Access Control Plan.
      1.   Purpose. The City of Bowling Green adopted the City Traffic Management Manual in order to promote the safety of the motorist and pedestrian, to minimize traffic congestion by limiting points of conflict and to promote the general welfare by preserving the traffic-carrying capacity of public streets.
      2.   General Requirements for Access Control. Requirements for access are located in the Access Management section of the City’s Traffic Management Manual. Any access to a city-maintained right-of-way/roadway must comply with the requirements set forth in that Manual and/or be approved by the Public Works Director or designee.
      3.   State Requirements for Access Control. All applicable State requirements must be met when seeking access approval to a State or Federal highway. Additionally, any access to state roads within city limits shall be reviewed by the City and City-County Planning Commission.
   b.   Traffic Impact Study.
      1.   Purpose. In order to completely evaluate the impacts of proposed land developments on the existing transportation network, it is necessary to set forth Traffic Impact Study Guidelines. The studies conducted are designed to assist the Public Works Department and private planners in making decisions regarding the allowance of major land use changes or new developments. Traffic impact studies should protect future transportation needs, assess impact of changes in land use and suggest ways for mitigating the adverse effects of land use changes.
      2.   General Requirements for Traffic Impact Studies. Requirements for traffic impact studies are located in the City’s Traffic Management Manual.
   c.   On-Street Parking.
      1.   Purpose. In order to preserve the primary function of streets in the City, which is the movement of vehicles, it is important to maintain control of the location and type of on-street parking allowed.
      2.   General Requirements. Requirements for on-street parking are located in the Parking section of the City’s Traffic Management Manual and set out hereinafter in Chapter 22 of this Code.
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