This section covers preparation and installation of street signing and application of pavement markings. All signs required on the street system within a development, shall be installed by the developer in accordance with the standard drawings.
A. Signing Materials, Fabrication And Placement: All street name signage shall follow the requirements for materials, fabrication and installation outlined in the standard drawings of these specifications:
1. Street name sign face materials shall consist of reflective high intensity grade sheeting. The sign face colors shall conform to the local requirements for public and private streets. The street name sign blank shall consist of high tensile degreased aluminum in accordance with the standard drawings.
2. The street name signs shall be installed on galvanized steel posts that conform to the requirements contained in the standard drawings. The installation method and location shall be in accordance with the standard drawings.
3. All advisory and regulatory traffic signing shall conform to the requirements relating to color, face material, blank material, size and method of installation as found in the MUTCD for streets and highways.
4. All street name, advisory and regulatory signing shall be installed in such a manner as to provide adequate advance visibility for an approaching driver.
B. Pavement Markings: Pavement markings shall include all traffic lane striping and other traffic oriented street markings.
1. The standards regarding color, size and layout of pavement markings outlined in the MUTCD for streets and highways, shall be followed. However, in such cases where the Utah department of transportation standards take precedence, these standards shall be followed.
2. Centerline markings on two-lane, two-way roads shall be either:
a. A four inch (4") wide broken yellow line where passing is permitted, or
b. A double line consisting of a four inch (4") wide broken yellow line and a four inch (4") solid yellow line where passing is permitted in one direction, or
c. A double line consisting of two (2) 4-inch solid yellow lines where passing is prohibited in both directions.
3. Lane lines separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. They shall be four inch (4") wide broken white lines. A four inch (4") wide solid white line may be used as the lane line in critical areas where it is advisable to discourage lane changing, such as on bridges having width restrictions and in intersection areas where lane changing disrupts traffic flow. Reflective glass beads shall be applied during the painting process.
4. Traffic paint shall conform to the latest requirements contained in the state of Utah department of transportation "Standard Specifications For Road And Bridge Construction". Traffic paint shall be applied only when all of the following conditions are met:
a. The air temperature is above fifty degrees Fahrenheit (50°F);
b. The surface temperature of the surface to be painted is between forty (40) and one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F);
c. The surface to be painted is clean and dry; and
d. The weather is not windy, foggy, or humid.
5. The painting shall be done in a neat and competent manner. Paint shall be applied smoothly and uniformly in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. The finish shall be uniform in appearance and hiding. The total exterior dry film thickness shall be not less than three (3) mils.
6. All permanent pavement striping (lines and crosswalks) shall be sixty (60) mil hot sprayed thermoplastic. Temporary pavement markings shall be reflectorized traffic paint or other material approved by LaVerkin City's representative.
7. Raised pavement markers shall conform, in terms of materials and application, to the latest standards found in the requirements of the state of Utah department of transportation. (Ord. 2006-23, 7-5-2006)