HomeMy Public PortalAboutPolicy on Construction - Damage Prevention (1999)TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
Construction -Damage Prevention Policy
The following policy is established to assist in protecting residential lawns from
damage caused by construction vehicles.
As an exception to the Town's Right-of-way Policy, Town residents who own
property in the vicinity of an active construction site will be permitted to
install white (or painted dark green) capped PVC pipes, 36" above grade
along the front of their property, 2' from road's edge. These pipes should
be approximately 9' apart. The maximum pipe size shall be 2" in diameter.
The pipes shall be removed immediately following the issuance of
Certificate of Occupancy for the construction site.
As part of the site plan review process the project architect shall submit a
"construction traffic management plan" to be followed by the contractor.
This would be required as part of the application submittal and will be
made a condition of approval. The plan shall include designated parking
locations for construction vehicles and shall include consideration of
protective stakes along adjacent properties, to be installed by the
contractors prior to initiation of work. Other measures to reduce impact
on local roads and residents property shall be included.
Adopted by unanimous vote on February 5, 1999
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TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
Construction -Damage Prevention Policy
The following policy is established to assist in protecting residential lawns from
damage caused by construction vehicles.
As an exception to the Town's Right -of -Way Policy, Town residents who own
property in the vicinity of an active construction site will be permitted to
install white (or painted dark green) capped PVC pipes, 36" above grade
along the front of their property, 2' from road's edge. These pipes should
be approximately 9' apart. The maximum pipe size shall be 2^ in diameter.
The pipes shall be removed immediately following the issuance of
Certificate of Occupancy for the construction site.
As part of the site plan review process the project architect shall submit a
"construction traffic management plan" to be followed by the contractor.
This would be required as part of the application submittal and will be
made a condition of approval. The plan shall include designated parking
locations for construction vehicles and shall include consideration of
Protective stakes along adjacent properties, to be installed by the
contractors prior to initiation of work. Other measures to reduce impact
on local roads and residents property shall be included.
Adopted by unanimous vote on February 5, 1999
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lbws of Gulf Stream Construction Site Management Handbook
The 7bwn reserves the right to stop all work on a site until registration by all contractors
on a site can be verified.
At the conclusion of the construction, but prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy/Completion, the contractor shall provide the Town Planning and Building
Administrator with a list of sub -contractors used on the project. The Certificate or
Occupancy/Completion shall not be issued until the Planning and Building Administrator
verifies that all sub -contractors are registered with the Town.
Lastly, it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all sub -contractors and
suppliers are aware of and follow all rules and regulations contained in this handbook.
7. EROSION AND STORMWATER CONTROL
Appropriate erosion and stormwater control methods shall be used during construction to
prevent adverse impacts to neighboring properties and adjoining streets. This may
necessitate the creation and maintenance of temporary swales, retention areas and/or berms.
Tb prevent dirt from being tracked onto adjoining streets, parking areas should be covered
with appropriate, compacted materials. Dirt and mud tracked onto adjoining streets shall
be swept daily, and hosed or mechanically cleaned weekly if necessary.
8. WORKING HOURS
The working hours specified in Town Ordinance 93/2 (see Appendix B) shall be strictly
observed.
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On -Site Parkine
All vehicles associated with the construction or construction personnel shall be parked
completely on the construction site and/or an alternate location approved by the Planning
and Building Administrator. Parking on rights -0f --way or other locations not approved by the
Planning and Building Administrator is prohibited. On-site parking areas should be covered
with a suitable, compacted material to prevent dirt and mud from being tracked or washed
onto adjacent streets and properties. Washing or repairing vehicles anywhere in the Town
is prohibited.
Alternate Parking Sites
Alternate parking sites may be approved by the Planning and Building Administrator
provided the following requirements are met:
1. The owner of the alternate parking site has granted written permission.
2. The alternate parking area is composed of a suitable, compacted surface.
3. The parking area is prepared in such a manner so as to prevent erosion and
stormwater runoff onto streets and neighboring properties.
4. No significant vegetation (non-invasive trees or shrubs with a caliper of 4
inches or greater) or topographic features shall be removed or disturbed.
5. Alternate parking sites shall be used for parking only. Washing or maintaining
construction -related vehicles is prohibited as are all other activities related to
the construction site.
6. Alternate parking sites shall be kept free of litter and other debris.
7. A plan shall be prepared showing the number and location of vehicle parking
spaces.
8. Use of the alternate parking site shall not cause a traffic hazard or cause a
significant disruption to the privacy and peaceful enjoyment of neighboring
properties.
9. Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy/Completion for the
construction site, the alternate parking site shall be restored to a condition and
appearance better than or equivalent to the condition and appearance prior
to the use as an alternate parking site.
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