1178.02 STREET DESIGN STANDARDS.
   (a)   General.
      (1)   All materials and construction methods shall be performed in the manner prescribed in the current edition of the ODOT, CMS to the extent necessary to secure the improvements consistent with the intent of these Standards or where no other specifications are provided herein.
      (2)   For all materials utilized for roadway and street construction, the materials supply (i.e. quarry, batch plant, or ready mix) shall provide verification that the materials being produced and provided for this project meet ODOT materials specifications for the specific material being provided for each application.
      (3)   All roadways and streets (streets) within a new subdivision shall be constructed or improved to comply with the Standards shown or referenced herein.
      (4)   All streets shall be designed in substantial relation to existing and proposed topographic conditions and drainage, for public convenience and safety, and to facilitate the proposed uses of land to be served by such streets. A public street shall be provided for convenient access to all property within the subdivision. The Owner/Developer shall provide within the boundaries of the subdivision plat, the necessary right-of-way for the widening, continuance, or alignment of such streets in conformity with the State or local thoroughfare plans or other proposed improvements as applicable.
      (5)   Pavement widths and thickness shall be as shown and specified in the roadway typical sections as provided in Appendix A - Typical Sections and Appendix B - Minimum Street Design Standards for the applicable thoroughfare type.
      (6)   Construction shall be accomplished in such a manner that cutting of the finished pavement will not be required for utility easements/construction.
   (b)   Applicability.
      (1)   This section applies to the design streets and related improvements for residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions located within the Village of Waverly.
   (c)   Materials Testing.
      (1)   All material testing is the responsibility of the Owner/Developer or his contractor. Testing shall be performed by an independent and qualified geotechnical firm to insure conformity with these Standards. The geotechnical firm to provide the independent testing shall be approved by the Village before any testing occurs. The geotechnical consultant will determine the maximum dry density and percent of compaction for all earth work. While embankment operations are being conducted, the geotechnical firm shall visit the site no less than twice each day (morning and afternoon) to perform necessary compaction tests. The contractor is responsible for supplying the Village with copies of the test results weekly. From October 1 to April 15, compaction tests on subgrade are required but may be requested anytime during the year by the Village if they have determined that the tests are needed or if subgrade is questionable.
      (2)   Asphalt testing and pavement coring will be the responsibility of the contractor at the discretion of and as requested by the Village should it be deemed necessary for compliance of the material constructed relative to the approved specifications.
   (d)   Classification.
      (1)   Determination.
         A.   The Owner/Developer and their agents shall provide an initial determination of the street classification in accordance with these Standards.
         B.   The Planning Commission in consultation with the Village Engineer shall make the final determination as to the classification of any new street relative to its placement with the proposed subdivision and surrounding community, on the potential development of the site, its potential traffic volume, expressed in ADT (Average Daily Traffic), the character of the surrounding area, and any plans either proposed or future for roadway development by local, county, state, or federal entities.
         C.   The Village reserves the right to request that traffic count information or a traffic impact study is be performed and provided to the Village for their review and consideration.
      (2)   Types.
         A.   Arterial. Streets utilized primarily for the movement of people and goods rather than access to adjacent land uses. Arterial streets serve a community wide function and are, therefore, designated using a broader perspective. Arterials are not planned on a subdivision level since the result would be discontinuity and a breakdown in the street’s regional function. Therefore, Arterial Street Standards fall outside of the scope of these regulations. When required, an Arterial street shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the appropriate federal, state, or local governing agencies and in close coordination with and approval by the Village.
         B.   Collector. A collector street is a thoroughfare which functions as a feeder from an area of limited traffic to a major street or highway. The main access to the development from an arterial or another collector. Average Daily Traffic (ADT) for a Collector is approximately 1,000 to 3,000 vehicles per day.
         C.   Local Street. A local street is primarily used to gain access to the property adjoining it. Local streets are generally utilized in subdivision to traverse to a specific point in the development rather than through the development including loop roadways. A local street may be either urban or rural as defined herein. The ADT for a Local street is approximately 1,000 vehicles per day or less.
         D.   Cul-de-sac. A permanently constructed dead-end street with a circular area for turning around.
         E.   Knuckles. A street configuration utilized to turn a single street 900 without other intersecting streets. Knuckles shall not be permitted.
         F.   Private Streets. Any passageway designed for use by motor powered vehicles, upon property owned by one or more persons, firms or corporations where such passageway serves as ingress/egress to the parcels and the roadway has not been accepted into the public system and is maintained by the owners upon which the roadway is located. Private streets are prohibited from being developed as a part of a proposed subdivision (Major, Minor, or Non-Residential).
      (3)   Character. See Section 1178.02(d)(2) hereof for a description of the various street classification types (collector, local, and cul-de-sac). The character of a proposed development (urban or rural) shall be determined with regard to the existing physical conditions in the area of, the configuration of the proposed land development, and proposed lot size. See Appendix A for illustrations of the infrastructure associated with an Urban Street and Local Streets for the various street types as described above. See also Title Seven, Sections 1166.02 and 1171.05 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Waverly for definitions and additional information.
         A.   Urban. Urban Streets may be residential, commercial, or industrial in nature. All commercial or industrial development shall be considered Urban unless specifically designated otherwise by the Village of Waverly. Urban Developments are generally located in close proximity to main thoroughfares, near the business district, residential areas of relatively high density, or serving a proposed commercial establishment or industrial complex. For purposes of these Standards, Urban Streets shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter sections and sidewalks. In a residential Urban Development, the lot size shall be less than 1.0 acres and with a roadway frontage of less than 200.00 feet along the adjoining street.
         B.   Rural. A Rural Street shall be designated as such when intersecting an existing State, County, or Local street or roadway in low population density areas and utilizing open ditch drainage storm water conveyance. A Rural Development shall be a proposed development with lot frontages of 200.00 feet or greater and a lot size of 1.0 acres or greater. Utilization of a Rural Street typical section shall be as approved by the Village contingent upon the existing natural character of the land to be developed, the adjoining parcels, and the dimensional criteria listed above.
   (e)   Typical Sections & Design Tables.
      (1)   See the Typical Sections located in Appendix A for reference as to the construction material placement, thickness, and configuration for streets for the various street types of such character as described in Section 1178.02(d)(2) hereof.
      (2)   Appendix A contains the typical sections of the street types and of a certain character.
         *   Plate 1. Typical Section, Commercial/Industrial
         *   Plate 2. Typical Section, Collector - Urban
         *   Plate 3. Typical Section, Collector - Rural
         *   Plate 4. Typical Section, Local - Urban
         *   Plate 5. Typical Section, Local - Rural
         *   Plate 6. Typical Section, Cul-de-Sac, Urban
         *   Plate 7. Typical Section, Cul-de-Sac, Rural
      (3)   See also Plate 8 for an illustration of the configuration of a proposed Cul-de-Sac street.
         *   Plate 8. Cul-de-Sac Configuration
      (4)   See Appendix A for Plates 1 through 8 listed above.
   (f)   Street Design Tables.
      (1)   See Appendix B, Tables 1 through 3 as referenced below for the applicable Street Design Standards.
         *   Exhibit B.1 - Street Design Standards, Pavement Design
         *   Exhibit B.2 - Street Design Standards, Dimensional Design Properties
         *   Exhibit B.3 - Street Design Standards, Intersections
   (g)   Embankment and Excavation. All embankment/excavation activities shall adhere to ODOT Item 203; and as stipulated below:
      (1)   All areas in which fill material is to be placed shall be free of unsuitable material.
      (2)   The material being used for fill must be free of organic and frozen material.
      (3)   The fill shall be placed and compacted in 8-inch lifts.
      (4)   If the slope of the existing ground meets or exceeds 8:1, benching is required per ODOT Item 203.05.
      (5)   Each lift must be compacted at not less than 98% of the maximum dry density of the soil being compacted.
   (h)   Ground Water. The presence of groundwater or impermeable native soils may necessitate the use of under drains or other approved methods to allow for proper subgrade drainage, as determined by the Village or designated representative. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Developer to prove by whatever means necessary that the proposed street subsurface is free draining. Underdrainage shall be required unless otherwise waived by the Village. The Village reserves the right to the final determination as to the use of underdrainage for the proposed project based upon the information provided. Where subsurface investigations are warranted, soil borings shall be to a minimum depth of 6-feet below the proposed finished surface grade.
   (i)   Roadway Subgrade. The following Standards apply to roadway/street subgrade.
      (1)   The subgrade under new pavement and paved shoulders must be free of all organic material to a depth of 24-inches below the surface of the subgrade and to a width of 18-inches beyond the edge of the surface of the pavement or to the back of the curb and gutter. Soft clay and other unsuitable material shall be cleared to a depth as determined by the Village. Bridging of unsuitable material must be approved by the Village or designated representative, prior to construction of and compaction of the subgrade.
      (2)   The subgrade surface shall be compacted to not less than 98% of the maximum dry density of the compacted soil (standard proctor) and sealed by using a steel drum roller with a minimum compaction rate of 10 tons. As an alternative, a loaded tandem axle truck or pan shall be utilized to proof roll the subgrade, which shall be witnessed and approved by the Village or designated representative.
   (j)   Roadway Base. The following Standards apply to roadway/street base.
      (1)   Asphalt Concrete Base. The basis for this specification is ODOT Item 301 and must meet ODOT gradation and bitumen content (4% to 8%). The minimum temperature of the base when delivered to the paver is to be 2500 F. The minimum surface temperature of subgrade is to be 360 F when paving 3 to 6 inches in depth. Base may not be placed on soft and/or frozen subgrade.
      (2)   Aggregate Base. The basis for this specification is ODOT Item 304 and must meet ODOT gradation. The maximum compacted layer (lift) shall be 6 inches. Water will be added to bring the base to optimum moisture prior to compaction. Roadway sections utilizing Item 304 Aggregate Base may require the use of Item 605 - Shallow Pipe Under drains to adequately drain the aggregate base. The Village reserves the right to require the use of an aggregate base typical section with undrains in areas that exhibit poor drainage.
   (k)   Flexible Pavement. The following Standards apply to flexible pavement.
      (1)   Asphalt Concrete Intermediate Course, Type 1 - The basis for this specification is ODOT Item 448, Type 1, PG64-22. This item shall be used as a leveling course between the base and the final asphalt surface course. The composition must meet ODOT gradation and bitumen content. The maximum depth of any one layer shall as shown on the typical sections located in Appendix A and the Design Tables located in Appendix B. The minimum surface temperature shall be 400 F. The asphalt leveling course shall not be placed the same day as the bituminous aggregate base.
      (2)   Asphalt Concrete Intermediate Course, Type 2 - The basis for this specification is ODOT Item 448, Type 2, PG64-22. This item shall be used as a leveling course between the base and the final asphalt surface course. The composition must meet ODOT gradation and bitumen content. The minimum and maximum depth of any one layer shall be as shown on the typical sections located in Appendix A and the Design Tables located in Appendix B. The minimum surface temperature shall be 400F. The asphalt-leveling course shall not be placed the same day as the bituminous aggregate base.
      (3)   Asphalt Concrete Surface Course, Type 1 - The basis for this specification is ODOT Item 448 Asphalt Concrete Surface Course, Type 1, PG64-22. This item shall be used as a final asphalt wearing course. The composition must meet ODOT gradation and bitumen content. The minimum and maximum depth of any one layer shall be as shown on the typical sections located in Appendix A and the Design Tables located in Appendix B. The surface temperature shall to be 500F or greater prior to the placement of any asphalt. A tack coat must be placed between the leveling and final wearing course at a rate of 0.10 gal/square yard and along the face of curb. If the surface course is not installed within one week of the leveling course installation, the leveling course must be pressure washed before the finish course is applied to ensure a clean and cohesive surface.
The Owner/Developer and the Village, at the discretion of the Village, will discuss the anticipated build-out or development of the subdivision. Should a relatively rapid build-out be anticipated, the contractor may be required to wait a minimum of one year before applying the finish course of asphalt to allow for building construction wear as determined by the Village.
   (l)   Rigid Pavement. For commercial and/or industrial developments, the Owner/Developer may choose to utilize a rigid pavement section as approved by the Village. A pavement design based upon ODOT design Standards shall be submitted to the Village for approval based upon the projected traffic loadings and frequency. Concrete pavement shall not be used with non-curb and gutter sections.
   The following Standards apply to rigid pavement.
      (1)   Reinforced Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. The basis for this specification is ODOT Item 451. This item will consist of a single course of pavement composed of Reinforced Portland Cement Concrete. The composition of all materials and construction must be in accordance with the current specifications of the Ohio Department of Transportation for Reinforced Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. In order to facilitate proper placement it is required that at least fifty percent (50%) of the concrete finishers on site will be ACI certified concrete finishers.
      (2)   Concrete Pavement Design. All concrete pavements shall be designed according to ODOT, Pavement Design and Rehabilitation Manual, current edition and the ODOT, CMS.
   (m)   Miscellaneous Design Standards. The street design tables as contained in Appendix B establish the minimum Standards by which subdivision streets shall be designed for the appropriate application within the development.
   (n)   Intersections.
      (1)   See Appendix B, Table 3 for the minimum design Standards for all intersections within a proposed subdivision.
      (2)   Where applicable, see also for further design methods and guidance, the current version of the Manual of Location and Design, Volume I, as prepared by the Ohio Department of Transportation and A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, prepared by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
      (3)   Street curb intersections shall be rounded by radii of a minimum of thirty 30' - 0" at the back of the curb.
      (4)   Streets shall intersect one another at ninety (90) degrees, or as near to ninety (90) degrees as possible, but in no case less than seventy-five (75) degrees. The intersecting street must remain within these degree parameters for a distance of not less than one hundred (100) feet from the stop bar or right-of-way.
      (5)   Street jogs shall be discouraged. Where such jogs are unavoidable, in no case shall the centerlines be offset by less than 150 feet.
   (o)   Horizontal Street Alignment.
      (1)   The minimum allowable centerline radius shall be 200 feet.
      (2)   If a subdivision adjoins or contains an existing or proposed arterial or major collector street, direct access points to such street shall be minimized from the individual lots as approved by the Village.
      (3)   If a subdivision adjoins an existing or proposed arterial or major collector street, the Village may require the construction of separate turn lanes on such streets into the proposed subdivision.
      (4)   Local streets shall be laid out so as to discourage use by through traffic.
      (5)   Subdivisions should provide a minimum of two (2) access points to existing streets. Where it is not possible to provide a second access an emergency access shall be provided.
   (p)   Vertical Street Alignment.
      (1)   Vertical curve lengths shall be based on ODOT criteria for crest and sag vertical curves per ODOT, L&D - Volume I.
      (2)   The maximum street grade shall be 12% with a preferred maximum of 10%.
   (q)   Curb and Gutter.
      (1)   Requirement.
         A.   Curb and gutter shall be required in all subdivision of an urban character and/or adjoining streets with existing curb and gutter. In developments of a more rural nature and/or adjoining existing state, county, township, or local roadways without curb and gutter and utilizing open ditches; curb and gutter is not required and open ditches may be used as the method of storm water conveyances, as approved by the Village. Section 1178.02(d)(3) hereof provides the definition of Urban and Rural as is applicable herein.
         B.   The Village reserves the right to require curb and gutter in any development they deem necessary due to, but not limited to, the following conditions:
            1.   Storm water management concerns
            2.   Pavement edge stabilization
            3.   Parking area delineation
            4.   Storm water routing to drainage inlets
            5.   Intersections, corners, and tight radii
            6.   Consideration of existing or future development
            7.   General character or density of surrounding land development.
         C.   In Non-Residential Subdivisions (commercial/industrial site development), integral straight concrete curbing, ODOT Type 2-B or Village approved equal, shall be required at the edge of all paved surfaces including, but not limited to, parking, loading, entrance drive, access way, islands, medians, or other paved surface areas within the developed site. The curb shall create the border between the paved surfaces and non-paved areas.
   (r)   Sidewalks and Pedestrian Path.
      (1)   General. Sidewalks and other pedestrian facilities shall be designed to accommodate the needs of all users, some of whom have a broad range of mobility, physical and cognitive skills, disabilities, and impairments. The sidewalk shall be a clear or an unobstructed pedestrian travel way. In plan preparation, the design engineer shall be cognizant of the three dimensional corridor which makes up an accessible route and attempt to locate utilities, light poles, signs, fire hydrants, mail boxes, parking meters and street furniture (benches, shelters, bike racks, etc.) outside of this sidewalk corridor.
      (2)   Requirement. Sidewalks shall be required on all roadways with a curb and gutter roadway typical section. Sidewalks are not required on roadways of a rural character unless specifically required otherwise by the Village. When no sidewalks are required, a paved pedestrian connection path shall be required on one side of the roadway connecting the streets of the subdivision. The paved path may be located to the front of the lots except where terrain dictates or in order to maximize the natural landscape. When outside of the right-of-way, an easement ten (10) feet in width shall be provided for use of pedestrian path by all.
      (3)   Width. The minimum recommended sidewalk or pedestrian path width is 4 feet.
      (4)   Buffer. A buffer width, also known as a tree lawn or planting strip, is the distance between the sidewalk and the adjacent roadway which improves pedestrian safety. Buffer width is measured from the face of curb to the front edge of the sidewalk. If a buffer strip cannot be provided in a commercial or industrial street, then the curb-attached sidewalk width should be at least 7 ft. wide to provide space for light poles, street tree wells, street furniture, and to improve pedestrian safety. All roadways with curb attached sidewalks or buffers should be constructed with vertical curbing.
      (5)   Grade and Slope. Sidewalks and walkways should be designed with maximum grades of five (5) percent for accessibility. The only exception is when the topography of an area dictates the adjacent road grade steeper than 5% and there is no other alternative alignment for the sidewalk. Sidewalks should be constructed with a maximum cross slope of 2%. The cross slope is the slope that is measured perpendicular to the direction of travel.
      (6)   Typical Sections. See Appendix A, Typical Sections for applicability relative to roadway type. Sidewalks shall be placed within the public right-of-way. The top edge of the sidewalk closest to the curb shall be set a minimum of 1 inch per foot from the top of the curb with the slope dependent upon the varying distance from the curb to the sidewalk. Sidewalk shall be poured on a compacted and approved base per ODOT Item 608.
   (s)   Curb Ramps. Curb ramps are required on all curb and gutter streets with sidewalks and shall conform to ODOT L&D Manual, Volume I, Section 306.3 and ODOT, Standard Details.
      (1)   Requirement. Section 729.12 of the Ohio Revised Code requires that all new or reconstructed curbs shall have curb ramps at each pedestrian crosswalk so that the sidewalk and street blend to a common level. All curb ramps must be ADA compliant and constructed as per ODOT Standards.
      (2)   Location. A continuous path is to be provided for the persons with disabilities. When a curb ramp is built on one side of a street, a companion curb ramp is required on the opposite side of the street. The basic requirement is that a crosswalk must be accessible via curb ramps from both ends, not one end only. Curb ramps will be installed in all quadrants of an intersection.
      (3)   Design. Curb ramps should be designed to the least slope consistent with the curb height, available corner area and underlying topography. A level landing is necessary for turning, maneuvering or bypassing the sloped surface. Proper curb ramp design is important to users either continuing along a sidewalk path or attempting to cross the street.
      (4)   Detectable Warnings. Detectable warnings are standardized surface features on walking surfaces to warn visually impaired people of the transition between the sidewalk and the street. Truncated domes are specified as the detectable warnings to be used and are to be included in all connections to all street crossings to mark the street edge, where a sidewalk crosses a vehicular way.
   (t)   Concrete. All concrete shall be Class "C" in accordance with ODOT Item 609.02. The minimum air temperature for concrete poured at ground level (sidewalk, apron, and curb) is to be 320 F. Concrete may not be poured on frozen base or subgrade. Concrete must be protected from freezing for 7 days after pouring. No more than 1.5-% calcium may be added to accelerate setup time. Curing compound is applied at 1 gallon /150 sq. ft. The class "C" mixed concrete must obtain a minimum strength of 4000 lbs. per sq. inch after 28 days using compression test. Concrete testing will be the responsibility of the Owner/Developer or his contractor and shall be performed by an independent testing laboratory approved by the Village. The Village shall be provided a copy of all test results immediately upon publish and be made aware of any deficiencies in concrete strength relative to the Standards.
   (u)   Signage.
      (1)   Signs shall conform to and be placed in accordance with the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD).
      (2)   Stop signs and street name signs must be erected prior to any residential/commercial construction.
      (3)   The Owner/Developer is responsible to install all stop signs and street name signs on newly constructed roads in accordance with Village Standards. The Owner/Developer shall contact and coordinate the installation of the signage with the Village prior to commencing installation.
   (v)   Pavement Markings.
      (1)   When pavement markings are required, it shall be the responsibility of the Owner/Developer to complete. Pavement markings are required for turn lanes and for a street wider than 24-feet or as required by the Village.
      (2)   All permanent pavement markings shall conform to ODOT Item 644 - Thermoplastic Pavement Marking.
   (w)   Guardrail. Guardrail installation shall consist of placing steel beam, ODOT Types 4, 5, 5-A and Type 5 with tubular backup guardrail at such places where the roadway embankment areas are more than 5-feet deep and/or with steeper than 4:1 slopes. Type B anchor assembly with flares shall be used. The Village reserves the right to require guardrail installation in other areas they determine the proposed street to create a safety hazard to the traveling public or to existing structures located near the roadway.
(Ord. 65-2015. Passed 11-3-15.)