PLACEMENT: Public Hearings
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING STREETS, ROADS, AND BRIDGES
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance repealing Chapter 25, Cable Communications, and amending Chapter 155, Streets, Roads, and Bridges, to: establish a minimum speed limit; eliminate conflicts with state statutes; require permits in County rights-of-way; and prohibit obstructions of County rights-of-way.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Lisa A. Wichser, P.E., CFM
Title: County Engineer
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PRESET: 9:30 AM
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Article 1. In General
Pursuant to Section 316.189, Florida Statutes, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) may establish speed zones on County roads. Historically, the Martin County Sheriff has not enforced posted speeds of less than 25 MPH. Staff is proposing the Board formalize the historic enforcement by establishing 25 MPH as the minimum posted speed limit on any County road.
Article 2. Road Right-of-way Improvements
Presently, the only requirement for the issuance of a permit to do work in the County's rights-of-way is found in Chapter 25, Code of Ordinances, related to Cable Communication. Chapter 25 was created in 1986 when cable television and cable communications were being developed as modern systems. It is specific to one type of communication facility that has evolved significantly over the past 33 years. Staff is proposing the Board repeal Chapter 25 and expand Chapter 155 related to Streets, Roads, and Bridges to provide for the issuance of permits in the County's rights-of-way. The proposed changes to Article 2 of Chapter 155 address Right-of-way Use Permits for work associated with permanent improvements or facilities in County right-of-way as well as Road Opening Permits that were previously under the purview of the Growth Management...
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