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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 �r ms/memo/damageprevent 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 ms/memo/da ma gep reve n t 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. ,9.PRKIN G 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. n e 9 E n. 1Mf i---