(A) Golf cart crossings shall be approved by the City Engineer or designee if each of the following criteria are met for each type of crossing:
(1) Mid-block crossings: To be considered for a golf cart crossing at a mid-block location along any State road where a golf course or a single mobile home park is constructed or located on both sides of the roadway, the proposed location and roadway characteristics shall meet the following criteria:
(a) Maximum vehicular volume of fifteen thousand (15,000) average daily traffic (ADT) or less along the roadway segment.
(b) Maximum posted speed limit of forty (40) miles per hour or less.
(c) Maximum number of lanes is three (3) with or without bike lanes.
(d) Maximum allowable median width is fifteen (15) feet or less.
(e) Minimum distance to the nearest driveway, access point, or pedestrian crosswalk is three hundred fifty (350) feet in each direction.
(f) Crossing along roadway tangents only with the nearest point of curvature at least three hundred fifty (350) feet in each direction.
(g) A clear and unobstructed view of the roadside on the approach to the crossing.
(h) Mid-block crossing signing and pavement markings should be installed as shown in Figure 5.1-2.
(i) Golf carts are the only vehicle permitted to use the designated crossing or to traverse State right-of-way. Other vehicles such as low-speed vehicles are strictly prohibited. See F.S. § 320.01(42).
(2) The crossing is a side street-controlled intersection meeting the following criteria:
(a) Side street maximum vehicular volume twelve hundred (1,200) ADT and AM/PM peak hour not to exceed one hundred ten (110) vehicles per hour single direction.
(b) Main street posted speed limit or eighty- fifth (85th) percentile intersection approach speed is thirty-five (35) miles per hour or less.
(c) Maximum crossing distance for undivided roadways shall be equal to three (3) lanes or less not including any right turn lanes, bike lanes, and crosswalks. For divided roadways of four (4) lanes, a minimum of twenty-two (22) feet median width is required.
(d) Side street approaches should have an exclusive left turn lane and a shared through-right turn lane. Other lane approach configurations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
(e) Side street intersection alignment shall be at a ninety (90) degree (not more than one hundred five (105) degrees) angle to the mainline tangent. Skewed or offset intersections are not permitted for golf cart crossings.
(f) Approach stop signs and pavement marking shall be in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and FDOT Standard Plans Index No. 711-001.
(3) Full signalized intersections: To be considered for a golf cart crossing at a roadway intersection with full signal control, the location along any City road shall meet the following criteria:
(a) Side street maximum vehicular volume fifteen hundred (1,500) ADT and AM/PM peak hour not to exceed two hundred (200) vehicles per hour single direction.
(b) Side street posted speed limit or eighty- fifth (85th) percentile intersection approach speed is thirty-five (35) miles per hour or less.
(c) Maximum crossing distance equal to five (5) lanes or less not including any right turn lanes, bike lanes and crosswalks.
(d) Side street approaches should have at least one (1) exclusive left turn lane and at least one (1) exclusive through or shared through-right turn lane. Other lane approach configurations will be considered on case-by-case basis.
(e) Side street intersection alignment shall be a ninety (90) degree (not more than one hundred five (105) degrees) angle to the mainline tangent. Skewed or offset intersections are not permitted for golf cart crossings.
(Ord. 2021-48, passed 7-15-21)