§ 29-149. Responsibility for signs, barricades and warning devices.

The ROW user working in any right-of-way is responsible for the safe movement of traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular, through the construction area. The ROW user shall meet all requirements for barricading and traffic control as specified in the TMUTCD.

(1)

Only those individuals who are qualified by means of adequate training in safe traffic control practices and have a basic understanding of the principles established by applicable standards and regulations, including those in TMUTCD, may place and maintain the traffic control devices in a construction area.

(2)

The ROW user must either subcontract the barricading to a firm specializing in traffic control, or submit the qualifications and name(s) of employees to the director for approval prior to the work commencing. They must also submit a traffic control plan for review. All signs and barricades must conform to the requirements of the TMUTCD.

(3)

All barricades, plates, and other traffic control equipment must conform to TMUTCD specifications and must be inspected and approved by the director if not provided by a traffic control firm.

(4)

All barricades, plates, and other traffic control equipment must display accurate and sufficient information including the name of the ROW user.

(5)

Non-compliance with the TMUTCD shall be cited in writing. In the event of non-compliance after citation, the director may place the necessary devices as required and the ROW user shall pay the charges therefor. The ROW user shall reimburse the city for all such expenses as well as five hundred dollars ($500.00) for non-compliance. Failure to comply with this provision may result in denial of application for future permits.

(6)

All traffic control devices must be removed immediately upon completion of work.

Prior to commencement of any excavation, or any work relative to a permit, the ROW user shall install at the work site informational sign in conformance with the Requirements of the UECM.

(Ord. No. 93319, § 1, 1-25-01)