Article 2 General and Detailed Specifications for Highway Work

ALLEN COUNTY CODE TITLE 5 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

ARTICLE 2 GENERAL AND DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY WORK

5-2-1 Chapter 1: Definitions

As used in this Article, the following words and phrases shall be understood to mean as follows:

5-2-1-1 Alley

A right of way other than a street, road, crosswalk or easement designed for the special accommodation of the property it reaches.

5-2-1-2 Arterial Street

An arterial street interconnects with expressways providing a continuous high mobility network which primarily serves regional and intra-county traffic.

5-2-1-3 Board

Th Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen, Indiana.

5-2-1-4 Boulevard Street

A boulevard Street is defined as two (2) distinct lanes of traffic, flowing in opposite directions, which are separated by a physical barrier.

5-2-1-5 Collector Street

A collector street distributes traffic from the arterial system to the neighborhood street systems (minor collectors and local), generally operating with a moderate service level and traffic volume.

5-2-1-6 Commission

The Allen County, Indiana, Plan Commission.

5-2-1-7 Construction Access Road

A temporary, non-dedicated, unplatted right-of-way, other than a street, alley or easement designed to provide sole ingress and egress for all development and construction equipment as well as all laborers and materialmen, in connection with the improvements of a platted subdivision of land including but not limited to the construction of dwellings, buildings and other improvements, which right of way is constructed and maintained by the developer and owner at either’s sole expense or their cumulative expense and continuously in the absolute ownership and/or exclusive control of the developer and owner until such time as ninety percent (90%) of the record lots have dwellings completed for occupancy or other buildings located thereon, and/or unless by prior release by the Allen County Plan Commission.

5-2-1-8 County Highway Administration

Includes all aspects of construction, maintenance, repairs and operation of a county highway system from planning to the final execution.

5-2-1-9 County Highway System

Includes all roads, bridges, culverts and the necessary supports thereto of earth, masonry or other material, and further includes drainage facilities, as well as roadside development within the right of way, within Allen County, Indiana.

5-2-1-10 Cul-De-Sac Street

A dead end street that terminates in circular right of way and does not provide more than one (21) access point onto another street, nor act as a collector, or means of access to lots not fronting thereon.

5-2-1-11 Dead End Street

A street having one (1) of its termini closed.

5-2-1-12 Developer

Any person who lays out and subdivides land.

5-2-1-13 Expressway – Freeway

An expressway-freeway operates at a high service level, consists of limited land access, carries region-wide traffic and is generally classified as part of the interstate system.

5-2-1-14 Highway Director

The person employed by the Board to administer the affairs of the Highway Department and to carry out the plans for the construction, repairs, maintenance and management of the county highway system

5-2-1-15 Highway Engineer

The person employed by the Highway Director subject to approval of the Board to undertake all of the engineering duties required in operating the county highways pursuant to statute.

5-2-1-16 Industrial Street

A street which, by virtue of its location or design, primarily serves as an access to industrial property or serves to conduct traffic from industrial land to a higher classification street.

5-2-1-17 Local Street

A residential street designed to provide access to adjacent property and to conduct traffic from low volume streets to an activity center or higher classification street.

5-2-1-18 Lot

A parcel of land of specific form and dimension, situated with a legally recorded plat, and is designated by a number or letter for convenience or accuracy, in legal conveyance of the title thereto.

5-2-1-19 Lot Corner

A lot abutting two (2) or more streets at their intersection where the interior angle of intersection does not exceed 135 degrees.

5-2-1-20 Volume Street

A low volume street in a platted subdivision, which qualifies for a curb and gutter waiver and is constructed on compacted aggregate.

5-2-1-21 Low Volume Aggregate Street

A residential street that is of such a design to discourage any traffic other than the traffic terminating on lots fronting on said street, that serves only adjacent residential lots and does not act as a collector or means of access to lots not fronting thereon, and that is of a design that no traffic other than that generated by the lots fronting thereon can be added to the street. Unless otherwise provided, by approval of both the Allen County Plan Commission and the Allen County Highway Department, the maximum number of dwelling units on a low volume street shall be 20 lots.

5-2-1-22 Master Plan

The complete plan or any of its parts for the development of the County as prepared by the Commission and adopted in accordance with Chapter 174, Acts of 1947 General Assembly of Indiana, and acts amendatory thereto, as is now or may hereafter be in effect.

5-2-1-23 Minor Collector Street

A minor collector street serves as a connecting link between collector streets and local streets, primarily serving internally to residential communities.

5-2-1-24 Pavement Width

The width of the paved surface measured from the outer edges of that surface, or in the case of a curbed surface, measured from the back of the curb to the back of the opposite curb.

5-2-1-25 Person

A corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization or any other group acting as a unit, as well as a natural person.

5-2-1-26 Proposed Plat

The map or drawing on which the subdividers plan of subdivision is present and which he submits for approval and intends, in final form, to record.

5-2-1-27 Structure

Anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground, or attached to something having a fixed location on the ground. Among other things, structures include bridges, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, retaining walls, manholes, end walls, sewers, service pipes, underdrains, foundation drains, buildings, mobile homes, fences, billboards, pools.

5-2-1-28 Subdivision (Including the Word Subdivide)

The division, or act thereof, by conveyance, of a parcel of land into lots or other parcels therefrom and approved by the Allen County Plan Commission, when applicable.

5-2-1-29 Subgrade

The top of the roadbed, upon which the pavement structure and shoulders, are constructed.

5-2-1-30 Valley Gutter

A shallowly-depressed, paved surface which ordinarily crosses a cul-de-sac street at its intersection with a local street or minor collector street, which facilitates continuous gutter flow across the cul-de-sac street to the receiving gutter of the local or minor collector street, and without requiring the interception of the gutter flow by a surface inlet that otherwise would be located at the upstream quadrant in the intersection.

5-2-1-31 Sidewalk

A paved area intended for the use of pedestrians and located in a street right-of-way between the curb lines or the edge of pavement of the roadway or within a public access easement and the adjacent property lines. The terms trail, walkway, trailway, multi-use trail, etc. may also be used interchangeably with the work “sidewalk”. The design, location, dedications, easements, and reservations, shall conform to applicable County policies and/or Master Plans for sidewalks and trails. (Amended 3 / 16 / 05 by Ordinance # 3-16-05-5)

5-2-2 Chapter 2: General Requirements

5-2-2-1 Preliminary Consideration

In order to conserve time, effort and expense in the process of subdividing and dedicating of right-of-way, it is strongly recommended that a developer consult with the Allen County Engineer’s Office and the Allen County Plan Commission Staff prior to the preparation of the preliminary plat or plans.

5-2-2-2 Dedication of Street Right-of-Way by Metes and Bounds a. The dedication shall be granted by the Board of Commissioners on a form acceptable to the Board and on file with the Allen County Highway Department. b. The legal description for the right-of-way shall be prepared and signed by a land surveyor registered in the State of Indiana. c. The right-of-way width shall conform to the standards of the Board as specified in A.C.C. 5-2-3-1 (a). d. Plans and specifications for the proposed improvement shall be submitted to the Allen County Highway Department and approved by the Allen County Highway Engineer, the Allen County Surveyor, the Allen County Right-of-Way Permit Engineer and the Allen County Traffic Engineer. e. The proposed name of the street shall be in conformity with A.C.C. 4-3-2-11 and shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator of Allen County. f. Upon execution of the dedication form and subsequent approvals by the involved agencies, the dedication shall be recorded by the Allen County Highway Department and copies of the recorded document will be distributed to the grantor and to all County agencies having a probable interest in the dedication.

5-2-2-3 Dedication of Street Right of Way by Plat

Dedication by plat shall conform to the Allen County, Indiana, Code Title 4 (Subdivision Control Ordinance) and any applicable amendments thereto.

5-2-2-4 Plan Submission a. Submission of engineering plans for a platted subdivision for review and approval shall be made to the proper agencies in accordance with the published procedures of each department. b. Submission of engineering plans for a metes and bounds dedication of right-of- way for review and approval shall be made to the Allen County Highway Department c. All streets intended for use by the public, including streets designated by plat or deed of dedication, shall be constructed in accordance with the above approved engineering plans submitted by the developer and in accordance with the following specification. d. In the event construction is not initiated within two (2) years and work completed within three (3) years after the approval of the final engineering plans, such plans shall be presented to the Allen County Highway Department for re-review and certain design features may be required to be changed due to changes in design criteria.

5-2-2-5 Governing Specifications

Unless otherwise provided in these specifications or on the plans or specifications supplied for the project, the Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications current at the time of construction plan approval shall apply to all work performed and to all materials used in all improvements.

5-2-2-6 Construction Inspection

In an attempt to assure proper street construction, the following policy for inspection shall apply to all subdivision streets which are beyond the corporate limits of any city or town in Allen County and which are to be petitioned for Allen County Highway Department maintenance: a. Work shall not be started until the engineering plans have been approved by all agencies having jurisdiction over the phase of construction. b. The subdivision owner, developer or his agent must notify the Allen County Highway Department at the following stages of street construction:

1. At the completion of all subgrades for concrete streets, the subgrade may be considered bare soil or the compacted aggregate leveling course; for deep lift asphalt, the subgrade may be considered bare soil; 2. The anticipated time of the application of any materials; 3. At the completion of the placing of the compacted aggregate base and immediately prior to the placing of bituminous materials c. The period of notice prior to the anticipated time of application of any materials shall not be less than 24 hours or more than 10 days. d. The Allen County Highway Department shall not be obligated to accept any work which is not in compliance with the above inspection policy until the department has been department has been satisfied that all affected work and construction conforms to the approved engineering plans and to these specifications. Non- compliance may also result in extended maintenance bonds on the affected construction or other requirements as may be determined by the Board of Commissioners and/or the Allen County Highway Engineer e. In the event a request is made to inspect a street in a preliminary plat or a final plat prior to the recordation of the plat, the developer or subdivider must submit and agree to the following:

1. The submission of final engineering plans for the street and storm drainage which have received final approval from the Allen County Highway Engineer and the Allen County Surveyor or the applicable storm drainage agency; 2. Mission of a properly executed Form No. 101D, to the Allen County Highway Engineer requesting inspection of streets in the affected plat; 3. The agreement to meet all provisions, conditions and procedures of A.C.C. 5-2-5-3.

5-2-2-7 Acceptance of Work

Neither the Allen County Highway Department nor any other affected agency shall be obligated to accept any work started prior to approval of the engineering plans or any work which is not in accordance with the approved engineering plans and these specifications.

5-2-2-8 Materials Testing

Any testing of materials required by the Allen County Highway Department shall be performed by an independent testing laboratory at the developers expense. The Allen County Highway Department shall retain the right to perform tests.

5-2-3 Chapter 3: Minimum Specifications for Street Design

5-2-3-1 Minimum Right of Way Widths a. Minimum right-of-way width for streets:

Local Street 50 feet

Low Volume Street 50 feet

Low Volume Aggregate Street 50 feet

Low Volume Aggregate Street (Metes and Bounds) 50 feet

Industrial Street 60 feet

Boulevard Street As determined by Highway Department

Minor Collector Street As determined by Highway Department

Collector Street, Arterial Street as Shown in the Master Plan 80 feet

Expressways As determined by Highway Department

Diameter of Cul-De-Sac 100 feet

(Including Side Ditches) 110 feet b. In cases of deep cuts where the top of the d8itch back slope falls beyond the minimum right-of-way line, additional right-of-way may be required as determined by the Allen County Highway Engineer. c. In case Local, Low Volume and Low Volume Aggregate Streets are constructed without curbs or gutters, the minimum right-of way, said right-of-way width shall be determined by the Allen County Highway Engineer. d. In cases where the sidewalk/trail master plans call for wider surfaces, additional right-of-way widths may be required. The amount of additional right-of-way will be determined by the Director of the Allen County Highway Department. (Amended 3 / 16 / 05 by Ordinance # 3-16-05-5 )

5-2-3-2 Minimum Pavement Width a. Minimum pavement widths for streets designed with curbs and gutters:

TYPE OF STREET SPECIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1. Local – 27’

Local – 23’ Off street parking for 8 cars on each lot and low traffic potential

2. Low Volume – 27’ Meets Low Volume requirements

Low Volume – 23’ Meets Low Volume requirements with off Street parking for 8 cars on each lot

Low Volume – 20’ Meets Low Volume requirements and One- Way design

3. Boulevard – 18’ (Individual Lane)

4. Industrial – 27’

5. Minor Collector Allen County Highway Department Approval

6. Collector Allen County Highway Department Approval

7. Arterial Allen County Highway Department Approval

8. Expressway Allen County Highway Department Approval b. Minimum pavement widths for streets designed with ditches:

1. Local – 22’ Curb and gutter waiver and 40,000 square foot lots

Local – 20’ Curb and gutter waiver and 40,000 square foot lots and off street parking for 8 cars on each lot and low traffic potential

Local – 18’ Curb and gutter waiver and one-way design

2. Low Volume – 22’ Meets Low Volume requirements and curb and gutter waiver

Low Volume – 20’ Meets Low Volume Requirements and curb and gutter waiver with off street parking for 8 cars on each lot

Low Volume – 18’ Meets Low Volume Requirements and curb And gutter waiver and one-way design

3. Low Volume Aggregate – 22’Meets Low Volume Aggregate requirements and Curb and Gutter waiver

Low Volume Aggregate – 22’Meets Low Volume Aggregate (Metes and Bounds) requirements for Metes and Bounds

4. Boulevard – 18’ With curb and gutter waiver (Individual Lane)

5. Industrial – 24’ With curb and gutter waiver

6. Minor Collector Allen County Highway Department Approval

7. Collector Allen County Highway Department Approval

8. Minor & Major Arterial Allen County Highway Department Approval

9. Expressway Allen County Highway Department Approval

5-2-3-3 Curbs and Gutters a. The Allen County Plan Commission may require curb and gutter to be installed on each side of any street surface, except as set forth in Section 16 of the Subdivision Control Ordinance. b. Curbs and gutters shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications and requirements of A.C.C. 2-9, Standard Plans 15 through 21A.

5-2-3-4 Aggregate Streets in Recorded Subdivisions

The Board of Commissioners may permit construction of and acceptance into the Allen County Maintenance System of a Low Volume Aggregate Street, if the Allen County Highway Department determines that: a. The street is contained within a residential subdivision which has been reviewed by the appropriate Plan Commission and granted a preliminary plat approval, said approval containing a statement from the Plan Commission to the effect that the Commission would not oppose the construction of aggregate streets. b. The street has a minimum right-of-way width of 50 feet and meets or exceeds all construction specification for an aggregate street. c. The street qualifies for a curb and gutters waiver as set forth in A.C.C. 4-4-2. d. The street is of such a design as to discourage any traffic other than traffic terminating in the immediate vicinity of the street. e. The street is of such a design that no future connection may be made to the street which may cause the street to act as a collector or interconnecting link with any streets serving external traffic. f. The protective covenants of the subdivision set forth, to the satisfaction of the Allen County Highway Engineer, that any additional improvement of the aggregate street to a more stable type of surface shall not be the responsibility of, nor paid by, the Allen County Maintenance System. The Highway Engineer shall be satisfied that the covenants clearly explain that any costs of improvement shall be borne by the owners of the adjacent real estate, and that all dust preventive measures and any methods of stabilization are the responsibility of and the entire cost shall be borne by the owners of the adjacent real estate. g. The street or combination of streets must terminate in a cul-de-sac(s) with no possible means of extension or external connection and serve a maximum of 20 lots.

5-2-3-5 Aggregate Streets Dedicated by Metes and Bounds

The Board of Commissioners may permit the construction of and acceptance into the Allen County Maintenance System of a Low Volume Aggregate Street which is dedicated by metes and bounds, if the Allen County Highway Department determines that: a. The street has a minimum right-of-way width of 60 feet and meets or exceeds all construction specifications for an aggregate street. b. That complete engineering plans for the aggregate street will provide for adequate drainage of the street and subgrade. c. That the dedication is in proper form and contains covenants to the satisfaction of the Highway Engineer that any additional improvement of the aggregate street to a more stable type of surface shall not be the responsibility of, nor paid by, the Allen County Maintenance System. The Highway Engineer shall be satisfied that the covenants clearly explain that any costs of improvement other than routine maintenance shall be borne by the owners of the adjacent real estate, and that all dust preventive measures and any methods of stabilization are the responsibility of and the entire cost shall be borne by the owners of the adjacent real estate. d. That the dedication contains covenants limiting the number of lots on said street to eight (8) lots, all of which exceed 40,000 square feet of net lot area. e. That the street is of such a design as to discourage any traffic other than traffic terminating in the immediate vicinity of the street. f. That the street is of such a design that no future connection may be made to the street which may cause the street to act as a collector or interconnecting with any streets serving external traffic.

5-2-3-6 Minimum Pavement Thickness a. The minimum design specifications for a Low Volume Aggregate Street shall be:

Ten (10) inches of aggregate. b. The minimum design specification for a Low Volume street shall be:

Rigid Type Pavement (Plain Cement Concrete) 5 ½”

Deep Strength Asphalt 7”

Flexible Type Pavement Asphaltic surface course 1” Asphaltic binder course 3” Aggregate base 8” TOTAL 12” c. The minimum design specifications for a Local street and Boulevard shall be:

Rigid Type Pavement (Plain Cement Concrete) 6”

Deep Strength Asphalt 8”

Flexible Type Pavement Asphaltic surface course 1” Asphaltic binder course 3” Aggregate base 10” TOTAL 14” d. The minimum specifications for Minor Collector and Industrial streets shall be:

Rigid Type Pavement (Plain Cement Concrete) 7”

Deep Strength Asphalt 9”

Flexible Type Pavement Asphaltic surface course 1” Asphaltic binder course 3” Aggregate base 14” TOTAL 18” e. The minimum design specification for Collectors, Minor Arterials, Major Arterials and Expressways shall be as determined by the Allen County Highway Department.

5-2-3-7 Norman Crown

The pavement crown for all streets shall be computed at a minimum rate of one quarter(1/4) inch per foot except where otherwise noted on the approved engineering plan.

5-2-3-8 Grades a. Maximum Grades:

1. The maximum grade of street classifications other than Local, Low Volume, Low Volume Aggregate, Boulevard and Industrial Streets shall be determined by the Allen County Highway Department. 2. The maximum grade for Local, Low Volume, Low Volume Aggregate, Boulevard and Industrial Streets shall not exceed seven percent (7%). 3. The maximum grade for cul-de-sacs within the area shall not exceed three percent (3%). b. Minimum Grades:

The minimum grade for all streets with curbs shall be four-tenths percent (0.4%). Zero percent (0.0%) grades may be allowed by the Allen County Highway Engineer on streets with side ditches.

5-2-3-9 Drainage a. An adequate storm water drain system with surface inlets shall be installed by the owner or developer. The plans for the drainage of the subdivisions showing topography, directions of flow, size, location, materials, profiles and all connections thereto, shall meet the requirements of and be approved by the Allen County Surveyor. b. The following criteria shall be adhered to in the design of pipe structures if proposed right-of-way crosses an open ditch: 1. In the event a pipe structure is required under a road with a 50-foot right- of-way or more, with a curb and gutter cross section, the pipe shall be of sufficient length to allow the entire width of right-of-way to be utilized. This sufficient length of pipe shall allow for sidewalks to be constructed to with one (1) foot of the right-of-way line. 2. In the event a street qualifies for sidewalk waiver, the length of pipe required shall be based upon the conditions set forth by each individual situation; i.e., depth of ditch, size of ditch, etc. However, a minimum six (6) foot shoulder, measured from the back of the curb to the intersection of the shoulder slope and side slope, shall be required. 3. In the event a pipe structure is required under a road with a 60-foot right- of-way with open side ditches, the length of pipe required shall be based upon the conditions set forth by each individual situation; i.e., prescribed pavement width, prescribed shoulder width, depth of ditch, size of side ditches, etc.

5-2-3-10 Shoulders a. The minimum width of shoulders, where required, shall be eight (8) feet for Minor Collector and Industrial streets; Local and Boulevard streets shall have six (6) foot shoulders; Low Volume and Low Volume Aggregate streets shall have four (4) foot shoulders. b. The shoulder width shall be measured from the edge of pavement to the point of intersection of the shoulder slope and side slope.

5-2-3-11 Minimum Stopping Sight Distances a. The stopping sight distance for Minor Collector and Industrial streets shall be 40 feet. b. The stopping sight distance for Local, Boulevard, Low Volume and Low Volume Aggregate streets shall be a minimum of 150 feet. c. The stopping sight distance for all other streets shall e as determined by the Allen County Highway Department.

5-2-3-12 Street Alignment a. The minimum length of vertical curves shall be as show on Standard Plans 55 and 56 of these specifications. b. Vertical curves shall be considered at all intersections of grade, and the maximum grade change without a vertical curve shall be based on comfort and as shown on Standard Plans 55 and 56 of these specifications. At intersections, the break in grade may be four percent (4%) maximum, conforming to the crown of the cross street.

5-2-3-13 Horizontal Curves a. The minimum radius of horizontal curvature measured on the centerline of street shall be in accordance with A.C.C. 4-4 as amended, except as otherwise noted.

1. Expressways To be determined

2. Minor & Major Arterials As determined by the Allen County Highway Department

3. Collector Streets As determined by the Allen County Highway Department

4. Minor Collector Streets 250 Feet

5. All other streets 150 Feet b. Between reverse horizontal curves, there shall be a tangent of at least 25 feet, or more if the Allen County Plan Commission deems it appropriate because of the sharpness of the curves. The Allen County Plan Commission may waive this requirement when it deems appropriate.

5-2-3-14 Intersections a. At street intersections, the property or right-of-way lines of corner lots shall be rounded at the street intersection corner with an arc which will have a minimum radius of ten (10) feet drawn tangent to each of the intersection property lines. b. Street curbs at intersections shall have a radius which is consistent with the right of way with the minimum being 20 feet. This could be increased subject to the approval of the Allen County Traffic Engineer. Details shall be shown on the approved plans. c. Street jogs with centerline offsets of less than 150 feet shall not be permitted. d. The centerline of intersecting streets should intersect as nearly at right angles as possible. No intersection shall be at an angle of less than 70 degrees. e. The simultaneous intersection of streets resulting in traffic from more than four (4) directions is prohibited. f. The use of valley gutters at street intersections shall require the concurrence and approval of the Allen County Highway Department and the Allen County Surveyor. Valley gutter design shall conform to the following criteria:

1. Valley gutters may be located only across low volume streets that serve 20 or fewer lots or tracts and at their intersection with local streets or minor collector streets. Ordinarily, valley gutter locations shall be restricted to cul-de-sac streets; under special circumstances; however, other types of low volume street (such as loop streets) may be crossed by valley gutters and with the special permission of the Allen County Highway Department and the Allen County Surveyor. 2. The thread (or invert) line of the valley gutter must be substantial parallel to the centerline of the local street or minor collector street, which is intersected by the low volume street. 3. The profile section of the local street or minor collector street that is parallel to the axis of the valley gutter must have a slope gradient not less than 1.0 percent for at least 50 feet each side of the center line of the intersecting low volume street. 4. The ordinary storm water runoff that is to be conveyed by the valley gutter must not exceed which, as determined by the Allen County Surveyor, with the concurrence of the Allen County Highway Department, would cause excessive encroachment of the local street or minor collector street by gutter flow and/or unreasonably flood the intersection. Design runoff calculations shall be prepared and included with the plans for the drainage area upstream from each valley gutter. 5. The plans must include detail drawings (generally similar to A.C.C. 2-9, Standard Plans 60 and 61) which shall show the grade elevations, slope gradients and horizontal dimensions pertaining to the valley gutter and the adjoining pavement areas at the intersection. Said details shall serve as the construction drawings for the intersection and will be the basis for definition of geometric parameters required for the determination of gutter-flow hydraulics.

5-2-3-15 Alleys

Alleys with a minimum right-of-way width of 20 feet may be required in all business, commercial and industrial districts.

5-2-3-16 Dead End Street

No dead end street shall be permitted where the same is in conflict with the Allen County Plan Commission’s Master Plan. No permitted dead end street shall provide principal frontage to more than 20 lots, unless waived by the Allen County Plan Commission and the Allen County Highway Department. Every permitted dead end street shall terminate in a circular right-of-way with a minimum diameter of 100 feet. or 110 feet with side ditches. The said street shall terminate with a paved turnaround with a minimum outside curb diameter of 75 feet, unless the Allen County Plan Commission and the Allen County Board of Commissioners approve an equally safe and convenient form of paved space instead of the required turning circle. Temporary dead end streets will be permitted where the approved a preliminary plan shows that the street will be extended to conform to the provisions of the Allen County Code-Title 4. A circular right-of-way in excess of the required street right-of-way at the termination of a temporary dead end street may not be required.

5-2-3-17 Continuation of Dedicated Right-of-Way

Wherever there exists a dedicated or platted portion of a street or alley adjacent to the proposed subdivision, unless the Allen County Plan Commission finds it unnecessary, the continuation of the street or alley right-of-way to the prescribed width shall be platted within the proposed subdivision.

5-2-3-18 Street Signs

Standard Allen County street signs shall be provided and installed by the subdivider or developer at all street intersections, at the direction of the Allen County Plan Commission.

5-2-3-19 Street Names

In no case shall the name of any street, road, drive or avenue already in use or established by plat anywhere in Allen County be used except in the case of a direct extension; and in no case shall any street name include the word north, south, east or west unless it denotes a geographical location.

5-2-3-20 Modification Provision

For a platted subdivision, the above sub-sections may be modified by the Allen County Plan Commission in accordance with A.C.C.4-3-2.

5-2-3-21 Standard Plans and Typical Cross Sections

Reference should be made to the Standard Plans and Typical Cross Sections for any miscellaneous design items not covered in this section. Other designs not covered or any proposed alternate designs may be submitted to the Allen County Highway Department for review and approval.

5-2-4 Chapter 4: Minimum Specifications for Construction

5-2-4-1 Subgrade a. The construction of the subgrade shall conform to the lines, grades and cross sections as shown on the approved engineering plans. b. The subgrade material shall be brought to a firm and unyielding condition with a uniform density. All soft and yielding material that will not compact readily when rolled or tamped shall be removed and replaced with suitable material. c. During subgrade preparation and after its completion, adequate drainage shall be provided at all times to prevent water from standing on the subgrade. d. Prior to the placement of concrete, the subgrade or sub-base shall be thoroughly moistening, but the method of moistening shall not be such as to form mud or pools of water. e. A leveling course is not required as long as the finished subgrade conforms to the lines, grades and cross sections of the approved engineering plans and is firm and unyielding with a uniform density. However, if a leveling course is used, it shall be a suitable compacted aggregate, such as “B” Borrow, and shall conform to Paragraphs 1 through 4 above. f. Inspection by the Allen County Highway Department shall be in accordance with A.C.C. 5-2-2.6. g. Prior to the placement of a pavement structure, proof rolling of a subgrade shall be required as evidence that the subgrade is in a firm and unyielding condition and constructed with a uniform density. In the event a subgrade, including any portion of the construction of an embankment or any cut required to meet the proposed subgrade, does not meet with the above described compaction requirements to the satisfaction of the on-site inspector and the Allen County Highway Engineer, it shall be the responsibility of the developer or his contractor to prove that 95% of compaction, based on maximum wet density, has been achieved. Sub-base shall not be required in conjuction with any types of pavement sections shown in these specifications. However, if engineering plans include a sub-base in the design of a cross section, our office will review the sub-base on an individual basis.

5-2-4-2 Rigid Pavement (Plain Cement Concrete)

The following specifications apply to Local, Low Volume, Boulevard and Minor Collector streets. The specifications for Collectors Minor and Major Arterials and Expressways shall be determined by the Allen County Highway Engineer:

a. Materials:

1. The materials used in concrete shall conform to the applicable sections of 501.02 and shall meet the requirements of the following subsections of Section 900 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications:

Fine Aggregate, Size No. 14-1 or 14-2 903.01 Coarse Aggregate, Class A, size No. 5, 57, or 8 903.02 Portland Cement 901 Water 912.01 Air Entraining Admixtures 911.03 Joint Materials 905 Curing Materials 911.01 Reinforcing Steel 909.01

2. All materials used in the construction of rigid pavement (plain cement concrete) shall conform to the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications and all current supplemental specifications with the exception that blending of crushed stone with gravel in order to comply with mechanical crushed requirements will not be permitted. b. Design:

1. The design of the mixture shall conform to Section 501 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications. 2. Water cement ration shall not be more than 5.5 gallons per 94 1b. sack of cement. 3. The fine aggregate shall be no less than 35% nor more than 45% of the total weight of the aggregate in each cubic yard. 4. Air entraining concrete shall be used with a content of 5% to 8% by volume. 5. Slump shall be no less than 1 ¼ inches nor more than 3 inches for machine placed concrete. 6. Slump for hand placed concrete shall be not less than 2 inches nor more than 4 inches. 7. Each cubic yard of concrete shall contain a minimum of six (6) sacks of cement 94 lbs. Per sack with a seven (7) day minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi and with a 28 day minimum compressive strength of 4,000 psi. c. Forms:

1. The Subgrade or sub-base beneath the forms shall be cut to a grade and compacted so that the forms, when set, will be firmly in contact for their whole length and at the required elevation. The forms must be set and secured so as to resist springing, settlement or other movement resulting from the placement of concrete against them or from the weight or vibration of any equipment they support. 2. Permission must be received from the Allen County Highway Engineer prior to use of slipform paving machines. d. Curing:

1. Concrete shall be cured by protecting it against loss of moisture, rapid temperature change or mechanical injury for at least 96 hours after placement, unless the Allen County Highway Engineer or a designated representative orders a longer period. 2. Materials used in the curing shall include white liquid membrane- forming compound, white burlap-polyethylene sheets, white polyethylene sheeting film, waterproof paper blankets and burlap cloth. 3. Methods used in the curing process shall meet with the approval of the Allen County Highway Engineer or a designated representative. e. Joints:

1. All longitudinal and transverse joints shall be constructed and placed in accordance with A.C.C. 5-2-9, Standard Plans 24-30 of these specifications. 2. The length between transverse contraction joints shall not exceed 20 feet and in no case shall a transverse construction joint be placed within 10 feet of a transverse contraction joint. 3. Transverse contraction joints shall be placed at every catch basin, inlet or manhole in line of pavement. The location of catch basins, inlets, or manholes shall determine the exact location of joints. All joints shall be extended throughout pavement section and curbs to full width of pavement. 4. Expansion joints shall be placed in accordance with approved plans and Allen County Highway Department Standards. 5. Whenever the width between forms of pavement under construction is greater than 13.5 feet, longitudinal joints shall be constructed so as to divide the pavement into strips. f. Cold Weather Temperature Limitations:

1. No concrete shall be placed during the period from November 15 to April 15 without authorization. 2. No concrete shall be mixed, placed or finished when the natural light is insufficient, unless an adequate artificial lighting system is operated. 3. Unless authorized in writing, mixing and concreting operations shall be discontinued when a descending air temperature away from artificial heat reaches 40 F and not resumed until an ascending air temperature away from artificial heat reached 35 F. 4. When concreting is authorized during cold weather, the aggregates may be heated by either steam or dry heat prior to being placed in the mixer. The apparatus used shall heat the mass uniformly and shall be so arranged as to preclude the possible occurrence of overheated areas which might injure the materials. Unless otherwise authorized, the temperature of the mixed concrete shall be no less than 50 F and no more than 80 F at the time of placing it in the forms. 5. If the air temperature is 35 F or less at the time of placing concrete, the Highway Engineer may require either or both the water and the aggregates to be heated to no less than 70 F nor more than 150 F. When either aggregates or water are heated to above 100 F, they shall be combined in the mixer before the cement is added. 6. No concrete shall be deposited on a frozen subgrade. g. Opening to Traffic:

1. Pavement shall be closed to traffic for 14 days after it is placed, except this period may be extended or decreased if the Allen County Highway Engineer determines that the strength of the concrete justifies such action. 2. As a guide in determining strength, the Allen County Highway Engineer or the developer (or his contractor) may prepare the beams. If the Allen County Highway Engineer or his designated representative decides that opening to traffic is to be based on test beams, the pavement shall not be opened until the test beams indicate a modulus of rupture of at least 550 psi. The beams shall be tested as simple beams with third-point loading in accordance with AASHO T97 except:

a. The beam size shall be measured to the nearest 1/16 inch instead of 1/10 inch;

b. The test result shall be discarded when the break occurs outside the middle 1/3 of the beam.

h. Construction Requirements:

All construction requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 501 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications, or as approved by the Allen County Highway Engineer.

5-2-4-3 Bituminous Pavement (Hot Asphaltic Concrete)

The following specifications apply to Local, Low Volume, industrial, Boulevard and Minor Collector Streets. The specifications for Collectors, Minor and Major Arterials and Expressways shall be determined by the Allen County Highway Engineer. a. Materials:

1. The materials used in the hot asphaltic concrete pavement shall conform to the applicable Sections 401 and 403 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications.

A. Aggregates: The aggregates shall conform to the requirements of the subsections referenced below:

Coarse Aggregates 903.02 For Base and Binder Mixtures, Class A, B or C For Surface Mixtures, Class A or B Fine Aggregates (Sand, Mineral, Filler) 903.01

B. Bituminous Materials: The bituminous materials shall conform to the requirements of the subsections referenced below:

Bituminous Material for Mixture Petroleum Asphalt Cement AP-5, AP-4, AP-3 902-01 (a) AC-20 902.01 (g)

Bituminous Materials for Prime Coat Cut-Back Asphalt MV-70 902.03 Asphalt Emulsion AE-P 902.04

Bituminous Materials for Tack Coat Asphalt Emulsion AE-T 902.04 Cut-Back Asphalt RC-70 902.03

2. All materials used in the construction of flexible pavement (deep strength asphalt or compacted aggregate base) shall conform to the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications and all current supplemental specifications with the exception that blending of crushed stone with gravel in order to comply with mechanical crushed requirements will not be permitted. b. Design, Preparation and Composition of Mixtures:

1. The design, preparation and composition of mixtures shall conform to Sections 401 and 403 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications; 2. Individual typical cross sections that are submitted which include hot asphaltic concrete base, binder, surface, prime coat or tack coat are subject to review and approval by the Allen County highway Engineer or a designated representative. c. Construction Requirements:

All construction requirements shall be in accordance with applicable provisions of Sections 401 and 403 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications or as approved by the Allen County Highway Engineer. d. Pavement Protection

No vehicular traffic of any kind shall be permitted on any lift until the mixture has hardened sufficiently not to be unduly distorted. The contractor shall be responsible for asphalt pavement placed during rain, cold weather or other unfavorable conditions.

5-2-4-4 Bituminous Pavement (Hot Asphaltic Emulsion)

The following specifications apply to Local, Low Volume, Industrial, Boulevard and Minor Collector Streets. The specifications for Collectors, Minor and Major Arterials and Expressways shall be determined by the Allen County Highway Engineer. a. Materials:

1. The materials used in the hot asphaltic emulsion pavement shall conform to the applicable Sections 401 and 402 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications.

A. Aggregates: The aggregates shall conform to the requirements set out in the following referenced subsections;

Coarse Aggregates 903.02 For Base and Binder Mixtures, Class A, B, or C

For Surface Mixtures, Class A or B Fine Aggregates (Sand) 903.01

B. Bituminous Materials: The bituminous materials shall conform to the requirements of the subsections referenced below:

For Mixing and Patching, Asphalt Emulsion, AE-60 902.04

For Prime Coat Cut-Back Asphalt MC-70 902.03 Asphalt Emulsion AE-P 902.04

For Tack Coat, Asphalt Emulsion AE-T 902.04 Cut-Back Asphalt RC-70 902.03

1. The design, preparation and composition mixtures shall conform to Sections 401 and 402 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications.

2. Individual typical cross sections that are submitted which include hot asphaltic concrete base, binder, surface, prime coat or tack coat are subject to review and approval by the Allen County Highway Engineer or a designated representative. c. Construction Requirements:

All construction requirements shall be in accordance with applicable provisions of Sections 401 and 402 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications or as approved by the Allen County Highway Engineer.

5-2-4-5 Aggregate Bases

The following specifications apply to Low Volume Aggregate Streets and typical cross sections consisting of bituminous pavement with an aggregate base. a. Materials:

1. The materials used in aggregate bases shall conform to the following Subsection of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications:

Coarse Aggregates, Class A, B, C or D 903.02

2. All materials used in the construction of aggregate bases shall conform to the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications and all current supplemental specifications with the exception that Class “D” coarse aggregate mechanical crushed requirement shall be 50% and that blending of crushed stone with gravel in order to comply with mechanical crushed requirements will not be permitted. b. Design of Aggregates Bases:

Individual typical cross sections that are submitted which include aggregate bases are subject to review and approval by the Allen County Highway Engineer or a designated representative. c. Construction Requirements:

All construction requirements shall be in accordance with applicable provisions of Section 303 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications or as approved by the Allen County Highway Engineer.

5-2-4-6 Seal Coat

The following specifications apply only to Low Volume Aggregate Streets (optional) or streets and roads on which a seal coat has been approved. a. Materials:

The materials shall conform to Section 407 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications and shall be Seal Type III only. b. Construction Requirements:

1. All streets or roads approved for a seal coat shall be primed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 408 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications or tacked as required. 2. All construction requirements shall be in accordance with applicable provisions of Section 407 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications or as approved by the Allen County Highway Engineer.

5-2-4-7 Curbs and Gutters a. Dimensions: Curbs and gutters shall conform to the typical cross sections as shown in A.C.C.5- 2-9, Standard Plans 15-21A. b. Materials and Design: The quality of the material in and the design of the concrete mixture for curbs and gutters shall conform to that of a rigid pavement as specified in A.C.C. 5-2-4-2. c. Joints:

1. Joint construction shall be in accordance with either A.C.C. 5-2-4-2(e) or Standard Plans numbered 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21A, 24. Joints not covered by these specifications or Standard Plans shall be constructed as directed by the Allen County Highway Engineer. 2. The contraction joints in curbs and gutters should be sealed for the full width of the section. Joint sealing materials shall be in conformance with Section 905 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications. d. Curing: The curing of the concrete curb and gutter section shall conform to that of a rigid pavement as specified in A.C.C. 5-2-4-2(d). e. Cold Weather Limitations: Same as required in A.C.C. 5-2-4-2(f). f. Subgrade: Subgrade shall conform with the provisions of A.C.C. 5-2-4-1 g. Construction Requirements: All construction requirements shall be in conformance with the provisions of these specifications. Construction requirements not included in these specifications shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of Subsection 605.04 of the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications or as approved by the Allen County Highway Engineer.

5-2-4-8 Sidewalks a. Preliminary Considerations: 1. Grading the entire right-of-way shall be provided for the location of sidewalks one (1) foot from front lines and a proper grade shall be provided by the developer according to standards shown on plans and cross sections approved by the Board of Commissioners. 2. Sidewalks shall be provided on each side of all streets within the subdivision, provided, however, the Allen County Plan Commission may waive or amend the above requirement only in those subdivisions with less than two (2) lots per gross acres in planned unit developments and only upon showing by the developer that the sidewalks will serve no specific or future need. 3. Where sidewalks (or sidewalk trails) are required, they shall be designed and constructed to be accessible to and usable by people who have disabilities. The work must comply with current Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). (Amended 3 / 16 / 05 by Ordinance # 3-16-05-5) 4. As an alternative to paragraph (3) above, the developer may elect to construct 4 foot sidewalks, with passing blisters every 200 feet (or as otherwise required by the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines). Should this option be elected, complete plans for the sidewalks shall be submitted prior to approval, said plans shall clearly which constitute passing blisters, and said design as approved shall be reflected on the plat. (Amended 5 /0 4 / 05 by Ordinance # 5-04 -04 -18) b. Materials and Design: The quality of materials and the design of the concrete mixture for sidewalks shall conform to that of a rigid pavement as outlined in A.C.C. 5-2-4-2. c. Dimensions:

1. Sidewalks constructed within the street right-of-way shall have a minimum width of four (4) feet and a minimum depth of concrete of four (4) inches, except when the sidewalk is designed into a section of driveway entrance, in which case the minimum depth of concrete shall be five (5) inches. 2. The surface shall be sloped one-quarter 91/4) inch per foot toward the street. d. Subgrade: The subgrade for the sidewalks shall meet the requirements of A.C.C. 5-2-4-1. In addition, the finished subgrade shall receive a two (2) inch course of suitable compacted aggregate if required. This course shall be thoroughly compacted by tamping or rolling until it is brought to a firm, unyielding and smooth surface. The sidewalks, together with the lawns, shall be graded to the width shown on the plans and the lawns dressed off with fine earth and left perfectly smooth. e. Forms: Forms shall be of wood, metal or other approved material and shall extend for the full depth of the concrete. Forms shall be straight, free from warp, and of sufficient strength to resist the pressure of the concrete without springing. Bracing and staking of forms shall be such that the forms remain in both horizontal and vertical alignment until their removal. f. Joints: Transverse joints shall be made at intervals of five (5) feet and only with a proper joint cutting tool or metal division plates. One-half (1/2) inch transverse expansion joints shall be placed not more than 50 feet apart and one-half (1/2) inch expansion joints shall be placed along intersecting sidewalks, yard walks, curb walks and street curbing. g. Cold Weather Temperature Limitations: Same as required in A.C.C. 5-2-4-2(f). h. Finishing: The surface shall be finished with a wooden float. No plastering of the surface shall be permitted. All outside edges of the slab and all joints shall be edged with a one-quarter (1/4) inch radius edging tool. i. Curing: Concrete shall be cured for at least 72 hours. Curing shall be by means moist burlap or mats or by other approved methods. During the curing period, all traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular, shall be excluded. Vehicular traffic shall be excluded for such additional time as directed.

5-2-4-9 Driveway Entrances and Approaches

a. Residential Driveway Entrances: 1. That portion of a residential driveway entrance which is within the street right-of-way shall be constructed as shown to meet or exceed the following depths: A. Five (5) inches of plain cement concrete. B. Six (6) inches of deep strength asphalt. C. A three (3) inch asphalt lay with a six (6) inch compacted aggregate base. D. In platted subdivisions, a nine () inch aggregate base residential driveway entrance will be permitted when the approved street cross section for the subdivision consists only of an aggregate base with a seal coat. E. For residential driveway entrances not included within platted subdivisions, a nine (9) inch aggregate base residential driveway entrance will be permitted subject to the approval of the Allen County Permit Engineer and the Allen County Permit Engineer and the Allen County Traffic Engineer.

2. The dimensions and geometric's of that portion of a residential driveway entrance within the street right-of-way shall conform to the Standard shown in A.C.C. 5-2-9, Standard Plans 31-33.

b. Commercial Driveway Entrances and Approaches: 1. Cross section depths of commercial driveway entrances and widening lanes (Classes III and IV) are dependent upon the existing road cross section, the speed limit and the nature of the land use served by the entrance. The limits of these depths are as follows:

A. Seven (7) to nine (9) inches of plain cement concrete. B. Nine (9) to 12 inches of deep strength asphalt. C. Four (4) inch asphalt lay with a 12 to 18 inch compacted aggregate base.

2. The dimensions and geometrics of the commercial driveway entrances and approaches (Classes III and IV) and subdivision entrances and approaches (Class VI) shall be approved by the Allen County Permit Engineer and the Allen County Traffic Engineer.

c. General Requirements:

For residential driveway entrances and commercial driveway entrances and approaches, the subgrade, materials, design requirements, construction requirements and other requirements shall conform to the provisions of A.C.C. 5-2-4-1, and, as applicable, A.C.C. 5-2-4-2, 3-4-4-5 and 6 as determined by the approved type of pavement cross section.

Where sidewalks (or trails) cross a driveway entrance or approach, the cross slope of the sidewalk through the drive area shall be designed and constructed to comply with current Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). (Amended 3 / 16 / 05 by Ordinance # 3-16-05-5 )

d. Culverts: 1. Culverts under all driveway entrances and/or approaches shall be constructed and installed whenever necessary to provide adequate drainage in accordance with the approved engineering plans and specifications. The minimum size culvert is a pipe 12 inches in diameter and 20 feet in length.

2. Residential driveway entrances culverts shall be installed in accordance with the Standard shown in A.C.C. 5-2-9, Standard Plans 31-34 or as approved by the Allen County Permit Engineer and the Allen County Traffic Engineer.

5-2-4-10 Bridges a. Plans for bridges or structures having clear spans of 20 feet or greater shall be reviewed separately from the street plans. Construction may be separate or combined with the adjacent street at the discretion of the developer. b. The bridge shall be designed to meet the criteria set forth in the AASHO Standard Specifications for highway bridges in effect at the time of design, and shall be designed for HS-20 loading. c. In order for the Allen County Highway Department to review the plans for a bridge crossing a waterway of any size, copies of acceptance of the waterway opening by the various other governmental agencies having jurisdiction over stream crossings at the time of design shall be submitted along with the plans. d. In the event that construction of the bridge is not initiated within two (2) years and work completed within three (3) years after the approval of the final engineering plans, such plans shall be presented to the Allen County Highway Department for re-review, and certain design features may be required to be changed due to changes in the design criteria.

5-2-4-11 Drainage a. Engineering plans showing the type and location of all pipes, culverts, side ditches, bridges, etc., intended to carry storm water within public right-of-way shall be approved by the Allen County Highway Department. b. Duplicate engineering plans for storm water drainage shall be submitted to the Allen County Surveyor for review and concurrence with the Allen County Highway Department regarding all pipes, culverts, side ditches, manholes, inlets bridges and similar or related installations or facilities necessary to provide adequate surface water drainage of the area. c. Within the public right-of-way, surface water shall be drained by either an approved enclosed drainage system or an approved open type surface drainage system. All pipes, culverts, side ditches, manholes inlets, bridges and similar or related installations or facilities necessary to provide adequate surface water drainage of the area, shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the approved engineering plans and specifications submitted, therefore, by the developer to the various governmental agencies having jurisdiction over drainage.

5-2-4-12 Shoulders and Slopes

The final shaping, grading and finishing of all required shoulders and slopes shall conform to the elevations and cross sections as shown on the approved engineering plans.

5-2-4-13 Backfill and Compaction a. Backfill requirements for trenches located on public right-of-way where the pavement structure has not been constructed shall be in conformance with A.C.C. 5-2-9, Standard Plans 47, 48, 49 and 49A. 1. All “Special Backfill” shall be compacted to 95% maximum wet density. Special Backfill shall be defined as current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for “B” Borrow, except that not more than 12% nor less than 5% shall pass the number 200 sieve (silt or clay) 2. It will be the contractor’s responsibility if required by the Allen County Highway Department to prove the 95% maximum wet density has been achieved. 3. Special backfilling methods may be used if approved in writing by the Allen County Highway Department. 4. Utility bedding shall be Class “B” unless otherwise approved as shown on the final engineering plans. b. Backfill requirements for right-of-way on which all construction has been completed and is open to traffic. 1. If the trench is to be cut in the existing pavement, the opening shall be no larger than necessary to make the required repairs. When ground conditions are unstable and there is danger of widespread caving, sheeting shall be driven, and if so ordered by the engineer, the sheeting shall be left in place. The opening shall be made by sawing with a concrete saw. The saw cut shall be cut back of the area which might slough off due to vibration to undisturbed earth. A. If the trench crosses the pavement, it shall be backfilled with either #53 or #73 compacted aggregate to a point 12 inches from the top of the pavement. The top 12 inches of the travel portion shall then be restored according to the existing surface and the procedures shall conform to A.C.C. 5-2-9, Standard Plans 48 and 49A. B. If the trench is parallel to the centerline of the pavement, it shall be backfilled with “B” Borrow and compacted to 95% maximum wet density to a point 15 inches from the top of the pavement. The top 15 inches shall then be backfilled with%53 or #73 compacted aggregate with further compaction being obtained by the action of traffic. The required amount of this aggregate will then be removed and the pavement restored according to the existing surface and to procedures as outlined in A.C.C. 5-2-9, Standard Plans 47 and 49. 2. Any trench within five (5) feet of the pavement must be backfilled completely with special borrow or bank run gravel, excluding the tip 12 inches. Any trench beyond the five (5) foot minimum must be backfilled with special borrow from an imaginary line out from a lateral distance of a minimum of five (5) feet on a one to tone repose (45 ). All backfill materials must be compacted to a 95% Proctor Wet Density. Excavated material may be utilized for backfill if found to be suitable. Prior to using excavated material, approval must be obtained from the Allen County Permit Engineering authority. 3. Replacement of grassed areas shall be restored by seeding or sodding as directed by the right-of-way Engineering representative. Removal of shrubs and the boring or trenching of trees in accordance with the following: A. Trenching must be no closer than having the inside wall of the trench six (6) feet from the trunk of trees 15 inches in diameter and larger. On trees 15 inches and smaller, the inside wall of the trench must be no closer than three (3) feet. B. Tunnels under trees must be started at the drip line with a vertical depth of 24 inches. The drip line is at the outer tips of the limbs. C. When trenching is to be done closer than six (6) feet on trees 15 inches and larger and closer than three (3) feet on trees 15 inches and smaller, the trees and stumps should be removed by a competent tree specialist who is insured and licensed. D. All trees removed for trenching will be replaced with new trees by a reputable tree specialist with a minimum of one (1) year’s growth guaranteed. The size and type must be approved by the Park Department.

5-2-4-14 Pavement Restoration (See also attached drawing)

All cuts in existing pavement shall be backfilled and compacted in accordance with this Section of these specifications. There are only (3) methods by which the cut can be open to traffic at this time. a. PLATED - with a heavy gauge steel plate properly secured and capable of tridging traffic over the cut b. TEMPORARY ASPHALT - brought to the top of the existing pavement, which shall be removed when the permanent pavement is placed Temporary asphalt (Cold Mix) shall be a minimum of 2” and a maximum of 3” thick. c. PERMANENT PAVEMENT – If the permanent pavement restoration is made at this time, the exposed sides of the cut in the pavement shall be wire brushed or blown free of all loose particles or dust. Concrete with a low slump shall then be placed in the opening and tamped lightly to within 1 ½” below the surrounding surface to permit asphalt topping or brought to the top of existing concrete pavement, whichever the case may be. If it is poured full depth, care must be taken to float the concrete around the edges of the cut to insure a good bond between the new and the existing concrete. A final surface texture should be applied with either a broom or a burlap drag depending upon the finish of the existing concrete. The broom is used in a transverse direction across the lane to form uniform transverse ridges that will produce a surface with good skid- resistant and light reflecting properties. The fresh concrete shall be properly protected until thoroughly cured. 1. If the cut is in an asphalt street and deep strength asphalt is replaced in lieu of a concrete base, the preceding shall apply, except that 10 inches of asphalt binder and one and one-half (1 ½) inches of topping will be thoroughly tamped or rolled to 96% laboratory density.

5-2-4-15 Utilities – Recommended Locations and Depths for Utilities within the Limits of the Public Right-of-Way a. Water or Telephone Utilities: 1. Water utility will be constructed on the north or west side of the right-of -way, 8 ½’ off the property line towards the centerline of the street. A. 10 inch and smaller mains will have a minimum cover of five (5) feet. B. 12 inch and larger mains will have a minimum cover of four (4) feet. C. House or building water service lines will have a minimum cover of four (4) feet. 2. Telephone signal utilities will be constructed on the north or west side of the right-of-way, 3 ½ ‘ off the property line towards the centerline of the street. A. The duct line or cable will have a minimum cover of 24”, and depths of Conduit ranging from four (4) feet to seven (7) feet. B. Direct buried distribution cable will have a minimum cover of 30”. C. House or building service drops will have a minimum cover of 24”. b. Gas or Electric Utilities: 1. Gas utilities will be constructed on the south or east side of the right-of- way, 8 ½’ off the property line towards the centerline of the street. A. Gas mains will have a minimum cover of 30”. B. House or building service lines will have a minimum cover of 24”. 2. Electric utilities will be constructed on the south or east right-of-way. A. If constructed on the north on the street or road right-of-way, duct or cable installations will be 3 11/2’ off the property line towards the centerline of the street. B. Conduits will have a minimum cover of 30”, with depths ranging from five and one-half (5 ½) feet to sever (7) feet. C. Direct buried primary cables will have a minimum cover of 36” and secondary will have a minimum cover of 30”. D. House or building service drops will have a minimum cover of 24”. c. Storm Sewers: 1. Storm sewer installations will be constructed on the north or west side of the right-of-way, 3 ½’ off the curb towards the centerline of the street. A. If installed in an alley or easement, the centerline of trench should be in the center of the alley or easement. d. Sanitary Sewers: 1. Sanitary sewers will be constructed on the south or east side if installed in street or road right-of-way. A. Installations will be made 3 ½’ off the curb towards the centerline of the street. B. If installed in an alley or easement, the centerline of the trench should be in the center of the alley or easement. C. House or building sewer taps will have a minimum cover of four (4) feet at the property line.

5-2-4-16 Street Name Signs a. Specifications for Street Name Sign Blanks: 1. Sign blanks shall be extruded. Furnished in aluminum alloy 6061-T6 or 6063-T6. 2. Materials shall be free of burr pits, blemishes and shall present a smooth clean surface. 3. Sign blanks shall meet minimum specifications of the Indiana State Highway Commission unless otherwise specified, and be ready for application of Scotchlite sheeting without further preparation. b. Specifications for Reflective Street Name Sign Faces: 1. All faces will be green backgrounds with white letters. All materials will be fabricated from reflective enclosed lens sheeting and meeting the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications. 2. The street name shall appear in lettering not less than 4” Series C. 3. Supplementary lettering to indicate the type of street (BLVD., AVE., DR., RD., CT., etc.) may be in smaller lettering at least 2” Series C. 4. All faces will display block numbers of 2” high. c. Thickness Table – Extruded Blanks: Web Flange Length, Inches Width Thickness Thickness 24, 30, 36 6 .085 .240 24, 30, 36 6 ¾ .085 .240 30, 36, 42 9 .085 .240 d. Location – See drawing below.

5-2-4-17 Parking Lots

The following are recommended minimum standards for parking lots: a. Classification System: 1. Drives and Service Areas: These areas are the drives through the parking lot. 2. Parking Only: These areas are self-explanatory and are to be striped. b. Rigid Type Pavement (Plain Cement Concrete):

Drives and Parking Services Areas Only

Uniform Design Thickness 6” 5” c. Flexible Type Pavement: Subsurface drainage required on all depths.

Drives and Parking Services Areas Only

Asphaltic Surface Course 1” 1” Asphaltic Binder Course 3” 2” Aggregate Base 10” 8” Total 14” 11” d. Deep Strength Asphalt:

Drives and Parking Services Areas Only

Depth 8” 6”

5-2-4-18 Barricades and Warnings Signs a. After the installation of the street and during the construction of utilities including storm sewer construction, open trenches and all open manholes shall be guarded during the non-working yours with the proper warning sign. b. If the type of work performed, the weather conditions or other reasons necessitate keeping a trench or manhole open longer than a 15 day period, suitable covers shall be placed or temporary fences erected for general protection. c. Where unusual conditions warrant, barricades may be required at the terminus of uncompleted streets (stub streets).

5-2-4-19 Valley Gutters a. Dimensions and Grades:

Valley gutters shall generally follow the pattern indicated by the typical details shown in A.C.C. 5-2-9, Standard Plans 60 and 61, with actual plans, dimensions and grades for specific crossings being shown on the approved plans. b. Materials and Design:

Valley gutters may be constructed of: 1. Portland cement concrete (rigid pavement, as per Section IV, Subsection B of these specifications) when the adjacent regular street sections are of similar paving materials. 2. Portland cement concrete (Section IV, Subsection B) when the adjacent regular street sections are of hot asphalt concrete, or 3. Full depth hot asphaltic concrete (as per Section IV, Subsection C) for a width not less than four (4) feet each side of gutter thread line when regular street sections are paved of hot asphaltic concrete. c. Joints:

No joint parallel to the thread line of a valley gutter shall be less than four (4) feet from said thread line. The joints lateral to valley gutter sections should be of an approved type which, for the given conditions (and based on Allen County Highway Department recommendations), have the least potential for allowing surface runoff to infiltrate along the joint into the pavement and subgrade. d. Subgrade:

Subgrade shall conform generally with the provisions of A.C.C. 5-2-9-1 expecting, however, the subgrade under a valley gutter and its transition zone must be “hand shaped” in order to control a full and uniform paving thickness in relation to that for the adjacent, regular street sections. e. Transition Zone Construction:

The high side gutter of the low volume street must be sloped uniformly and continuously to the valley gutter. The low side gutter of the low volume street and the transition zone paving surface must be shaped as a smooth warp in accord with the general details as shown in A.C.C. 5-2-9, Standard Plans 60 and 61.

5-2-5 Chapter 5: Acceptance of Streets or Roads into the Allen County Highway Maintenance System:

5-2-5-1 Required Specifications for Acceptance of Roads or Streets into the Allen County Highway Maintenance System a. For any road or street right-of-way dedicated by metes and bounds prior to March 15, 1960: 1. All roads or streets shall have a minimum of 50-foot right-of-way, with a 22 foot roadbed of crushed stone compacted to a depth of not less than nine (9) inches. A berm of five (5) feet must be constructed between the 22-foot roadbed and the edge of the roadside drainage ditch. 2. Adequate road drainage must be provided and all approaches from roadside real estate must have a culvert pipe installed, not less than 12 inches in diameter and not less than 20 feet in length. 3. Any street or road accepted under the above mentioned conditions will be maintained as it exists at the time of acceptance. For paved roads, the base must have a roadbed of 22 feet in width, constructed of a minimum of nine (9) inches of crushed stone applied in two 4 ½ inch courses, keyed and rolled. An absolute minimum of 2 ½ inches of bituminous wearing surface, 20 feet in width shall be required. b. For any road or street right-of-way dedicated by metes and bounds between the dates of March 15, 1960, and May 4, 1967: 1. All roads or streets shall have a minimum of 50-foot right-of-way, with a 22 foot roadbed of crushed stone compacted to a depth of not less than nine (9) inches. A berm of five (5) feet must be constructed between the 22-foot roadbed and the edge of the roadside drainage ditch. 2. Adequate road drainage must be provided and all approaches from roadside real estate mush have a culvert pipe installed, not less than 12 inches in diameter and not less than 20 feet in length. 3. Any street or road accepted under the above mentioned conditions will be maintained as it exists at the time of acceptance. For paved roads, the base must have a roadbed of 22 feet in width, constructed of a minimum of nine (9) inches of crushed stone applied in two 4 ½ inch courses, keyed and rolled. An absolute minimum of 2 ½ inches of bituminous wearing surface, 20 feet in width shall be required. c. For any road or street right-of-way dedicated by metes and bounds after May 4, 1967: 1. All roads or streets shall have a 50 foot right-of-way, the base of which said road or street must have a roadbed of 22 feet in width, constructed of a minimum of nine (9) inches of crushed stone applied in two 4 ½ courses, keyed and rolled. An absolute minimum of 2 ½ inches of bituminous wearing surface, 20 feet in width shall be required. A berm of five (5) feet must be constructed between the 22-foot roadbed and the edge of the roadside drainage ditch. 2. Adequate road drainage must be provided and all approaches from roadside real estate must have a culvert pipe installed, not less than 12 inches in diameter and not less than 20 feet in length. 3. Any street or road accepted under the above mentioned conditions will be maintained as it exists at the time of acceptance. d. For any road or street right-of-way dedicated by metes and bounds after May 21, 1969: 1. For streets or roadways with curbs and gutters: A. All roads or streets shall have a minimum of 50-foot right-of-way and an improvement width of 27 feet measured from back of curb to back of curb. The roadway shall be constructed with one of the following types of materials:

Rigid Type Pavement (Plain Cement Concrete) Uniform Design Thickness 6”

Flexible Type Pavement Asphaltic Surface Course 1” Asphaltic Binder Course 3” Aggregate Base 10”

Total 14”

Deep Strength Asphalt Depth 8”

B. All driveway entrances and approaches shall be in conformance with A.C.C. 5-2-7-1, 5-2-7-2, 5-2-7-3 and 5-2-7-4.

C. Any metes and bounds dedication of right-of-way submitted after the effective date of this Ordinance, shall include the following: (1) A properly executed dedication of public right-of-way- in a form agreeable to the Allen County Board of Commissioners. This dedication shall contain the following statement:

Maintenance Provision Notice by The Board of Commissioners

(2) Until such time as the above described street is constructed according to engineering and drainage plans as approved by and on file with the Allen County Plan Commission, the Allen County Highway Engineer’s Office, and other related agencies, said street will not be included in the Allen County Highway Maintenance System. (3) A certificate of survey for the proposed public right-of way prepared and signed by a Land Surveyor registered in the State of Indiana. (4) A set of engineering plans which include a plan, profile, cross section reviewed by the Allen County Plan Commission and the Allen County Surveyor prior to review and approval by the Allen County Highway Department.

2. For streets or roadways with roadside drainage ditches:

A. The road or street shall have a minimum right-of-way width of 60 feet, provided however, if topographic, soil conditions, anticipated traffic conditions or other special conditions warrant, the minimum right-of-way width may be reduced to 50 feet upon approval by the Allen County Board of Commissioners. B. The road or street must have a minimum improvement width of 22 feet measured from the edge of wearing surface to the opposite edge of wearing surface. The roadway shall be constructed with one of the following types of material:

Rigid Type Pavement (Plain Cement Concrete) Uniform Design Thickness 6”

Flexible Type Pavement Asphaltic Surface Course 1” Asphaltic Binder Course 3” Aggregate Base 10” Total 14”

Deep Strength Asphalt Depth 8”

C. A minimum berm of six (6) feet must be constructed between the 22-foot roadbed and the edge of the roadside drainage ditch. Road drainage must be approved by the Allen County Highway Engineer, and all approaches from roadside real estate must have culvert pipes installed, not less than 12 inches in diameter and not less than 20 feet in length. D. All driveway entrances and approaches shall be in conformance with A.C.C. 5-2-4-1 and A.C.C. 5-2-7-1, 5-2-7-2, 5-2-7-3, and 5-2- 7-4 E. Any metes and bounds dedication of public right-of-way submitted after the effective date of this Ordinance, shall include the following:

(1) A properly executed dedication of public right-of-way in a form agreeable to the Allen County Board of Commissioners. This dedication shall contain the following statement:

Maintenance Provision Notice by The Board of Commissioners

(2) Until such time as the above described street is constructed according to engineering and drainage plans as approved by and on file with the Allen County Plan Commission, the Allen County Highway Engineer’s Office, and other related agencies, said street will not be included in the Allen County Highway Maintenance System. (3) A certificate of survey for proposed public right-of-way prepared and signed by a Land Surveyor registered in the State of Indiana. (4) A set of engineering plans which include a plan, profile, cross section and any required additional details or information. These plans are to be reviewed by the Allen County Plan Commission and the Allen County Surveyor prior to review and approval by the Allen County Highway Department. e. Acceptance of roads or streets for which the right-of-way was dedicated by plat prior to March 15, 1960:

1. All roads or streets shall have a minimum of 50-foot right-of-way, with a 22 foot roadbed of crushed stone compacted to a depth of not less than nine (9) inches. A berm of fine (5) feet must be constructed between the 22-foot roadbed and the edge of the roadside drainage ditch. 2. Adequate road drainage must be provided and all approaches from roadside real estate must have a culvert pipe installed, not less than 12 inches in diameter and not less than 20 feet in length. 3. Any street or road accepted under the above mentioned conditions will be maintained as it exists at the time of acceptance. For paved roads, the base must have a roadbed of 22 feet in width, constructed of a minimum of (9) inches of crushed stone keyed and rolled. An absolute minimum of 2 ½ inches of bituminous wearing surface, 20 feet in width shall be required. f. Acceptance of roads or streets an all improvements on the right-of-way was dedicated by plat after March 15, 1960:

1. All roads or streets and all improvements on the right-of-way shall conform to the approved engineering plans on file with the Allen County Plan Commission, Allen County Code – Title 4 Subdivision Control Ordinance and all applicable specifications in effect during this period of time. In the event approved engineering plans are not on file, engineering plans must be submitted to the Allen County Highway Department for review and approval.

5-2-5-2 Acceptance of Roads or Streets in Mobile Home Courts and Apartment Complexes a. Minimums for Acceptance – Prior to acceptance of any mobile home court or apartment complex streets into the Allen County Highway Department Maintenance System, the Board of Commissioners shall determine that the streets meet the following design requirements:

1. THE SUBJECT STREETS conform in location and classification to the Allen County Master Plan of Highways and meet the minimum standards as set forth in A.C.C. 4-3-2. 2. THE SUBJECT STREETS meet the minimum standards for road and street construction and drainage requirements as adopted by the Board of Commissioners at the time of submission. 3. THE SUBJECT STREETS conform to the minimum right-of-way and improvement width requirements as adopted by the Board of Commissioners and the applicable Plan Commission. 4. THE SUBJECT STREETS do not have any curb cuts or entrances other than those serving off-street parking lots or those providing entrances to uses of a facility nature as approved on the development plan. 5. THE SUBJECT STREETS as an integral part of a traffic circulation system and act as a primary conveyance of traffic for the project. b. Acceptance Procedure: 1. At the time of development plan approval, the developer must submit his proposal for the streets to be petitioned for Allen County Highway Maintenance together with the proposed plans of the street improvements to the Allen County Highway Engineer. 2. After consulting with the Planning and Traffic Engineering Departments, the Allen County highway Engineer will determine which streets may be included in the Allen County Highway Maintenance System. 3. Upon the determination of which streets will be acceptable into the system, the owner, developer or his agent will submit complete engineering plans of same to the Allen County Highway Engineer. 4. THIS POLICY IS NOT IN ANY WAY TO BE CONSTRUED AS TO BE A MANDATE FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO ACCEPT ANY STREETS IN MOBILE HOME COURTS OR APARTMENT COMPLEXES. THE DETERMINATION TO ACCEPT ANY STREETS SHALL BE SOLELY THAT OF THE BOARD’S.

5-2-5-3 Acceptance Procedures for Roads or Streets

In an attempt to assure proper street construction, the following policy for street acceptance in the Allen County Highway maintenance System shall apply to subdivision streets which are beyond the corporate limits of any City or Town in Allen County, Indiana. This policy shall include all subdivision streets which are petitioned for Allen County Highway Department Maintenance. a. Inspection Procedure: 1. In the event a subdivision street is to be petitioned for Allen County Highway Department Maintenance, the subdivision owner, developer or his agent must notify the Allen County Highway Engineering Department at the following stages of construction: A. At the completion of the subgrade. For concrete streets, the subgrade may be considered bare soil or the compacted aggregate-leveling course. B. The anticipated time of the application of any materials. C. At the completion of the placing of the compacted aggregate base and immediately prior to the placing of bituminous materials. 2. The period of notice prior to the anticipated time of application of any materials shall not be less than 24 hours or more than 10 days. b. Submission and Acceptance Procedures: 1. Prior to 60 days after the completion of any subdivision street construction within the affected area, the subdivision owner, developer, or this agent must file Allen County Engineer’s Form 101 with the Allen County Highway Department requesting acceptance of the street into the Allen County Highway Maintenance System. 2. In order to provide a mutual understanding of the proposed street construction schedule, the owner, developer or his agent shall consult with the Allen County Highway Engineer. Within 60 days of receipt of Allen County Engineer’s Form 101, The Allen County Highway Engineering Department shall core and inspect the street or portion thereof which has been petitioned for acceptance into the Allen County Highway Maintenance System. In the event the street meets or exceeds the approved construction plans for same, the applicant shall be so notified in writing. In the event there are conditions which must be corrected in order to meet the approved construction plans, the owner, developer or his agent shall be so notified in writing and given 60 days to correct the condition. In the event adverse weather conditions occur, the Allen County Highway Engineering Department may extend the completion time. If the corrections are not made to the satisfaction of the Allen County Engineering Department within the allotted time, the Board of Commissioners shall request the appropriate Zoning Administrator to withhold further improvement Location Permits on lots fronting on the affected street until the condition is corrected. The Allen County Highway Department shall advise the Zoning Administrator of the request to withhold permits seven (7) days in advance of the actual request and the Zoning Administrator will notify the owner, developer or his agent in writing three (3) days in advance of the actual withholding of additional Improvement Location Permits. In determining the affected lots, permits will be withheld only between the two (2) nearest intersecting streets from the defective area. In the case of cul-de-sac streets, all lots on the cul-de-sac streets shall be affected.

5-2-5-4 Maintenance Provisions Notice by the Board of Commissioners

Until a street is constructed according to engineering and drainage plans as approved by and on file with the Allen County Plan Commission, the Allen County Highway Engineer’s Office and other related agencies, said street will not be included in the Allen County Highway Maintenance System.

5-2-5-5 Exceptions to Acceptance and Maintenance

The Allen County Highway Department does not accept or maintain street lighting or sidewalks. Furthermore, the Allen County Highway Department does not accept or maintain trees, shrubs or any other extraneous landscaping at entrance drives, boulevards or cul-de-sacs. (Amended 3 / 16 / 05 by Ordinance # 3-16-05-5)

5-2-5-6 Testing

When testing is required, all test results shall be submitted for review by the Allen County Highway Department prior to acceptance.

5-2-6 Chapter 6: Maintenance Bonds

5-2-6-1 Three Year Maintenance Bond Term a. All public street rights-of-way which are petitioned for acceptance into the Allen County Highway System, excepting therefrom those street rights-of-way which have been dedicated and properly constructed for a period of five (5) years or more, shall have a maintenance bond submitted prior to said acceptance. Said maintenance bond, prepared in a form and in a sum agreeable to the Allen County Board of Commissioners shall have a maximum term of three (3) years, provided however, that said bond term may be altered as set forth in this resolution. Said term shall commence 60 days after receipt of Engineer’s Form 101, Application for Acceptance of Allen County Road or Street, by the Allen County Highway Department. (See also A.C.C. 5-2-9-4.) b. In accordance with A.C.C. 5-2-5-1, “Acceptance Procedures”, the developer will be notified by the Allen County highway Department within 60 days of receipt of Form 101 of the requirements for acceptance of the petitioned street. If or when the petitioned street has been determined acceptable by the Allen County Highway Department and the Allen County Board of Commissioners the developer will be notified in writing by the Allen County Highway Department.

5-2-6-2 Early Termination of Three Year Maintenance Bond

In the event the Allen County Highway Department determines that 18 months have elapsed since the date of acceptance of all improvements on the public street rights-of- way to be accepted into the Allen County Highway Maintenance System and 75% or more of the lots abutting that portion of the public street rights-of-way included and described on the aforementioned form 101 are improved to the satisfaction of the Allen County Highway Engineer or his designated representative, said bond term may terminate prior to the expiration of three (3) year term heretofore mentioned.

5-2-6-3 Five Year Maintenance Bond Term a. A five (5) year maintenance bond will be required in lieu of a three (3) year maintenance bond when, in the Allen County Highway Maintenance System and 75% or more of the lots abutting that portion of the public street rights-of-way to be accepted into the Allen County Maintenance System warrant a five (5) year maintenance bond. b. If a five (5) year maintenance bond is required, as set forth in this Section, this five (5) year period cannot be terminated at any time prior to its full term.

5-2-6-4 Waiver of Maintenance Bond a. No maintenance bond shall be required for those rights-of-way which are petitioned for acceptance into the Allen County Maintenance System which have been dedicated and properly constructed for a period of five (5) years, or more, provided that: 1. Said right-of-way lies entirely within the limits of the jurisdiction of the Allen County Board of Commissioners and the Allen County Highway Department, and; 2. The Allen County Highway Engineer or his designated representative has determined that the street improvement on said public right-of-way meets or exceeds the minimum required specifications as set forth in these specifications.

5-2-6-5 Five Year Bridge Maintenance Bond a. Prior to the acceptance of a bridge into the Allen County Maintenance System, the developer shall file a maintenance bond with the Allen County Board of Commissioners. The bond shall: 1. Be a minimum of $5,000.00 for a period of five (5) years, however, the Allen County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to increase the minimum amount of the bond; 2. Provide surety and principal satisfactory to the Allen County Board of Commissioners; 3. Warrant that workmanship and materials used in the construction of the bridge are in conformance with approved engineering plans and specifications, and approved under A.C.C. 5-2-4-10.; 4. Provide that, for a period of five (5) years the developer or his approved principal will make necessary repairs in accordance with the warranty of three (3) above.

5-2-7 Chapter 7: Permits

5-2-7-1 Permit Bond and Liability Insurance a. A permit bond and liability insurance are required to do any type of construction work within the right-of-way 1. Contractors: A. Permit Bond: Minimum $5,000.00 blanket coverage or each job may be bonded separately. This bond is required for a period of one (1) year and may be renewed with a continuation certificate. B. Liability Insurance: Minimum - $50,000.00 2. Private Property Owners: A. Permit Bond: Minimum - $1,000.00 (per address). This bond is required for a period of one (1) year. B. Liability Insurance: Minimum – It is recommended that a rider to the homeowner’s policy naming Allen County as additionally insured, be obtained. b. The purpose of the Permit Bond is to assure that County specifications will be adhered to, including workmanship. This bond and liability insurance must be on file in the Allen County Permit Department before any right-of-way Permits will be issued. The proper bond forms may be obtained from the Allen County Highway right-of-way permit department, One West Superior Street.

5-2-7-2 Sidewalk Permits a. Who needs a permit: 1. Anyone replacing or installing a sidewalk in the County right-of-way must obtain a sidewalk permit before any construction work is started. 2. The permit application must be submitted in triplicate.

b. Information Needed on a Permit: 1. Date 2. Location (physical address) and Township 3. Plot Plan to scale showing: A. Type of Street Surface B. Right-of-Way lines and width C. Property lines D. Intersection streets within 500 feet E. Proposed geometrics F. Location of connecting sidewalks G. All utility locations 4. Applicant’s name (same as on bond), address, telephone number and signature.

c. Where to obtain permit: Sidewalk permits may be obtained from or mailed to the Allen County Highway Right-of-Way Permit Department, One West Superior Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-1299. However, construction may NOT start until the permit is approved by the Permit Manager. d. Procedure for installation of Sidewalks: 1. All sidewalks must have County inspection for correctness of forms and grade before any concrete can be poured or material placed. 2. The county inspector can be contacted by calling 260-449-7369 at least four working hours before inspection is needed. The office hours are 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday. 3. If the contractor has made proper call and inspection was not made by the Permit Department in the specified time, the contractor may proceed at his own risk. 4. Proper warning signs will be posted on all projects when work is in progress. The signage will be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

e. Weather Limitations: 1. Temperature must be 35 degrees and rising before any sidewalk or ADA ramps can be poured. f. Cost: 1. Sidewalk Permit Fee: $25.00 (Amended 3 / 16 / 05 by Ordinance # 3-16-05-5)

5-2-7-3 Driveway Approach Permits

a. Who Needs a Permit: 1. Anyone replacing or installing a driveway approach in the County right- of-way must obtain a driveway permit before any construction work is started. 2. The permit application must be submitted in triplicate. b. Information Needed on A Permit: 1. Date 2. Location (physical address) and Township 3. Plot Plan to scale showing: A. Type of street surface B. Right-of-way lines and width C. Property lines D. Intersecting streets or railroads within 500 feet E. Size and kind of culvert pipe needed or existing F. Proposed geometrics G. All utility locations 4. Applicant’s name (same as on bond), address, telephone number and signature. c. Where to Obtain Permits: Driveway permits may be obtained from or mailed to the Allen County Highway Right-of-Way Permit Department, One West Superior Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-1299. However, construction may NOT start unt8il the permit is approved by the Permit Manager. d. Procedure for Installation of Driveways: 1. All driveways must have County inspection for correctness of forms and grade before any concrete can be poured or material placed. 2. The County Inspector can be contacted by calling (260) 449-7369 at least four (4) working hors before inspection is needed. The office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Example – call for inspection made on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. for 10:00 a.m. inspection on Friday.) 3. If the contractor has made proper call and the inspection was not made by the Permit Department in the specified time, the contractor may proceed at his own risk. 4. If the contractor has not made proper call for inspection, an independent Testing Laboratory will be required to test for compliance to specifications. This will be at the contractor’s expense. 5. Proper warning signs will be posted on all projects when work is in progress. The signage will be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. e. Weather Limitations: 1. Temperature must be 35 degrees and rising before any driveways or approaches can be poured. f. Cost: 1. Residential Driveway Permit (Class I and II) Inspection Fee: $50.00 2. Commercial (Class III and IV) Without taper or passing lanes: $200.00 each entrance. With taper or passing lanes: $400.00 each entrance. 3. Field entrance (Class V) Inspection Fee $50.00 4. Accepted Subdivision Entrance (Class VI) Without taper or passing lanes: $200.00 each entrance. With taper or passing lanes: $400.00 each entrance. 5. Temporary Construction Entrance (Class VII) Inspection Fee: $100.00 (for a period of 90 days) (Amended 1/12/05 by Ordinance # 1-12-05 02)

5-2-7-4 Permit to Cut into Right-of-Way – Road Cuts a. Who Needs a Permit: 1. Anyone cutting into or tunneling under any portion of the County right-of- way must obtain a Right-of-Way (Road Cut) permit before any construction is started. 2. The permit application must be filled out in triplicate. b. Information Needed on A Permit: 1. Date 2. Physical address or location and township 3. Type of street surface 4. Length, width and depth of the cut 5. Name of applicant (same as on bond), address, telephone number and signature. 6. Plot plan showing the exact location of the cut. c. Where to Obtain Permits: Road Cut permits may be obtained from or mailed to the Allen County Highway Right-of-Way Permit Department, One West Main Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. However, construction may NOT start until the permit is approved by the Permit Manager. d. Procedure for Restoration of Cuts: 1. All restoration must be inspected by the Right-of-Way Permit Department. 2. The County Inspector can be contacted by calling (260) 449-7369 at least four (4) working hours before inspection is needed. The office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Example – call for inspection made on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. for a 10:00 a.m. inspection on Friday.) e. Special Provisions: 1. Special Provisions will be attached by the Permit Manager whenever he deems them necessary to limit construction or define the materials used in restoration. 2. All special Provisions which are attached by the Permit Manager must be adhered to before any restoration will be accepted f. Cost: 1. The charge for cutting into or tunneling under an Allen County road or right-of-way will be $75.00. 2. No newly constructed pavement less than five (5) years old or reconstructed pavement less than three (3) years old shall be cut. Any exception must be by executive approval. If executive approval is given, the cost will be based on the following: A. New Pavement, 12 months old or less = 4 times the standard cost. B. 12 months to 24 months = 3 times the standard cost. C. 24 months to 36months = 2 times the standard cost. D. 36 months or older = standard cost. 3. Standard Cut: A. Every 500 foot length of trench excavated in the same type of surface between roads is considered one (1) cut. B. If the trench excavated passes through a different type surface, it is considered another or additional cut. C. If a lateral is constructed perpendicular or at any other angle from the main excavation, it is considered another or additional cut. D. Any cut that is not continuous is considered another or an additional cut. For example, cuts through six (6) different bells or joints of a utility would be considered as six (6) cuts. E. If the excavation progresses or extends into another Allen County road, or crossed a different road, it is considered another or additional cut. Example: Bore road - $ 75.00 Open cut road - $225.00 4. Inspection Fee: A. A fee of $30.00 per hour will be used for projects or jobs that require full time inspection. This will be used on projects with unusual conditions or hazards. This fee will be invoked only after review and approval of the Executive Director. B. If additional inspection is required, an estimate of the anticipated hours involved will be computed and the inspection cost will be added to the cost of the permit before it is issued. This will only apply to 6.d-1 above. 5. Penalty: Any person failing to obtain the proper ROW cut permit before starting

construction may be fined a sum not to exceed $1,000.00. (Amended 1/12/05 by Ordinance # 1-12-05 02)

5-2-7-5 Oversize and Overweight Permits a. Who Needs a Permit: Anyone wishing to transport any vehicle or object which exceeds the legal size or weight limit, must obtain an Oversize and/or Overweight permit before beginning to make such a move. Four (4) copies of the permit must be filled out. b. Information Needed On An Oversize/Overweight Permit: 1. Date 2. Type of vehicles 3. Make of tractor and/or trailer, license number, State and serial number. 4. Length, width and height 5. Empty weight and gross weight of the vehicles 6. Number of trips and length of each trip; total length of haul in Allen County. 7. Number of axles and distance between each axle 8. Number of wheels on each axle 9. Pneumatic or solid tires; manufacturer’s rated width of each tire 10. Total width of all tires on each axle 11. Total weight on each axle 12. Lbs/inch width of each tire 13. Description and weight of the load 14. Model number and capacity of any heavy equipment 15. Origin, destination and route of the move 16. Speed of the move 17. Reason for the move 18. Applicant’s name, address and signature 19. Date and time the move will start and end 20. Number of hours the vehicle will be on Allen County Roads c. Where to Obtain Permits: Oversize and Overweight permits may be obtained from or mailed to the Allen County Highway Permit Department, One West Superior Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. However, no move can be made until the permit has been approved by the Permit Manager and the Allen County’s Sheriff’s Department. d. Cost: 1. There is a $100.00 fee for each Oversize permit. 2. There is a $100.00 fee for each Overweight permit. 3. There is not a fee for contractor’s permits for oversize construction equipment renewed annually. 4. Penalty – covered by Indiana Code 1971. NOTE: If it is determined by the Executive Director of the Oversize/Overweight the move requires additional oversight or involvement by the Highway Department staff additional cost shall be added to the above fees. (Amended 1/12/05 by Ordinance # 1-12-05 02)

5-2-7-6 Pole Line Permits a. Who Needs a Permit: Any utility wishing to install a new pole line or where existing poles are moved to a different location must obtain a Pole Line permit prior to installation. The permit must be submitted in triplicate. b. Information Needed On A Permit: 1. Date 2. Location, Township and Section number 3. Drawing showing: A. Distance from nearest County road intersection, from centerline of road to the right-of-way line. B. Length of spans, locations from right-of-way lines, length of poles, overhead guys, anchor guys, guy poles and all guy leads. C. Utility Company name, address and Engineer’s signature. c. Where to obtain Permits: Pole Line permits may be obtained from or mailed to the Allen County Highway Permit Department, One West Superior Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. However, construction may NOT start until the permit has been approved by the Permit Manager. d. Cost: There is a $15.00 fee/per 500 feet plus an additional $50.00 per pole added for a Pole Line permit. (Amended 1/12/05 by Ordinance # 1-12-05 02)

5-2-8 Chapter 8: Barricades and Channelizing Devices

5-2-8-1 Functions a. The functions of barricades and channelizing devices are to warn and alert drivers of hazards crated by construction or maintenance activities in or near the traveled way and to guide and direct drivers safely past the hazards. b. In fulfilling these two (2) functions, barricades and channelizing devices are often required to satisfy two opposing requirements. For example, a channelization installation should be constructed in a substantial manner to provide protection for men working in the roadway. At the same time, however, the channelization devices should provide a smooth and gradual transition which reduces the width of the traveled way, and in this case the channelizing devices should not inflict any severe damage to a vehicle that inadvertently strikes them. The objective should be the development of a traffic control plan which uses a variety of traffic control measures in whatever combination necessary to assure smooth, safe vehicular movement past the work area, and at the same time, provides maximum safety for the equipment and the workmen on the job. c. Barricades and channelizing devices are elements in a total system of traffic control devices for use in right-of-way construction and maintenance operations, and these elements shall be preceded by a sub-system of warning devices that are adequate in size, number and placement for the type of highway or street on which the work is to take place.

5-2-8-2 Barricade Design a. Barricades shall be one of five types: Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV and Type V. The characteristics of these types of barricades are shown on the following pages. b. All barricades and warning device design shall follow the current Indiana State Highway Commission Standard Specifications and Standard Sheets.

5-2-8-3 Barricade Application a. On construction projects, when a road section is closed to traffic, Type III barricades shall be erected at the points of closure. They may extend completely across a roadway and its shoulders (as a fence) or from curb to curb. Where provisions must be made for access of equipment and authorized vehicles, the III barricades should be provided with gates or moveable sections that can be closed when work is not in progress, or with indirect openings that will discourage public entry. Where access is provided through the Type III barricades, responsibility should be assigned to a person to assure proper closure at the end of each working day. b. When a road street is legally closed but access must still be allowed for local traffic, the Type III barricade cannot be erected completely across a roadway. Instead, an arrangement should be devised that will permit local use but effectively discourage use by through traffic. A sign with the appropriate legend concerning permissible use by local traffic should be installed. c. Type I or Type II barricades shall be used when traffic is maintained through the area being constructed and/or reconstructed. The important characteristic of these barricades is that each is moveable and they may be used interchangeably. d. Where maintenance activities are being performed, a street or road condition is seldom of a character that requires a complete closing of the facility. When such a condition does occur, it is almost always an emergency situation, as would result from a broken water main or a sewer cave-in, for example. Repair work is generally initiated on an emergency basis and the street or road closing generally is of a kind wherein Type I or Type II is utilized. e. Signs may be erected on barricades, particularly those of the fixed type, and they offer a most advantageous facility for this purpose. The ROAD CLOSED and Detour Arrow signs, and the Large Arrow Warning signs, for example, can effectively be mounted above the barricade that closes the roadway.

5-2-8-5 Barrel or Drum Application a. Barrels or drums are an effective traffic control device, particularly for use in construction areas. b. One effective application is to delineate an unusual path made necessary by the construction activity. Another effective application occurs on road widening projects where a row of barrels is used at night to mark the edge of pavement and channelize traffic away from an open trench alongside the pavement. During working hours, the same barrels are moved onto the pavement to provide working room for the construction activity and smoothly channelize traffic around the work area. c. Barrels or drums are bulky and not readily transportable, but they are highly visible and have good target value. They give the appearance of being formidable obstacles and, therefore, command the respect of the drivers yet does not inflect undue damage to a vehicle in the event they are struck. Finally, the barrels are portable enough to be shifted from place to place within a construction project in order to accommodate changing conditions as construction progresses. BARRELS SHOULD NOT BE WEIGHTED WITH SAN, WATER OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO THE EXTENT THAT WOULD MAKE THEM HAZARDOUS TO MOTORISTS. d. For routine maintenance activities, barrels or drums are seldom used because of their bulk and relative lack of portability. Where maintenance forces undertake work such as pavement replacement, however, barrels or drums may be included among the traffic control devices used. Their application should be as described above for construction projects.

5-2-8-6 Traffic Cone Application a. Included under this heading area group of devices whose primary function is the channelization of traffic. They may be conical in shape, but there are also tubular shaped devices available capable of performing the same function. They may be set on the surface of the roadway or rigidly attached for continued use. Traffic cones may be easily stacked on a truck and one workman can carry and distribute several cones with ease. This mobility and flexibility (which cannot be equaled by Type I barricades increases the usefulness of these devices. b. When cones are used precautions are necessary to assure they will not be blown over or displaced. This may be particularly critical adjacent to lanes of moving traffic where there may be a wind created of passing vehicles. Some cones are constructed with bases that may be filled with ballast. With others, it may be necessary to double the cones in order to provide added weight, or to construct weights (such as a square of reinforcing rod) that can be dropped over the cone and onto the base to provide increased stability. These added weights should not be sufficient to present a hazard if the devices are inadvertently struck. c. In general, traffic cones have a greater target value than do the tubular shaped devices. However, the target value of either device may be enhanced during the daytime by the insertion of an orange flag in the top and at night by the insertion of appropriate colored delineators in the tops or by use of internal lights.

5-2-8-7 Lighting Devices a. Construction and maintenance activities often create conditions on or near the traveled way that are particularly hazardous at night when the ability of drivers to see is sharply reduced from daytime conditions. It is often desirable and necessary to supplement the reflectorized signs, barriers and channelizing devices with lighting devices. b. Three (3) types of electric lights are commonly used: floodlights steady burning lights and flashing lights. c. Because of time and space allotted, we will not describe the specifications on lighting devices but copies are on file in the Office of the Allen County Traffic Engineer. We will however, try to cover part of the specifications on Barricade Warning Lights. 1. As used herein, barricade warning lights are portable, lens directed, enclosed lights. The color of the light emitted shall be yellow. They may be used in either a steady bur or flashing mode. Barricade warning lights shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Institute of Transportation Engineer’s Standard for Flashing and Steady Burn Barricade Warning Lights (1971). Table VI-2.

TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C LOW INTENSITY HIGH INTENSITY STEADY BURN

LENS DIRECTIONAL FACES 1 or 2 1 1 or 2

FLASH RATE PER MINUTE 55 to 75 55 to 75 Constant

FLASH DURATION 10% 8% Constant

MINIMUM EFFECTIVE INTENSITY 4.0 Candles 35 Candles 0

MINIMUM BEAM CANDLE POWER 0 0 2 Candles

HOURS OF OPERATION Dusk to Dawn 24 Hours/Day Dusk to Dawn

2. Type A Low Intensity Flashing Warning Lights are most commonly mounted on barricades, drums, vertical panels, or advance warning signs are intended to continually warn the driver that his is proceeding in a hazardous area. 3. Type B High Intensity Flashing Warning Lights are normally mounted on the advance warning signs or on independent supports. Extremely hazardous sight conditions within the construction area may require that the lights be mounted on barricades, signs or other supports. As these lights are effective in daylight as well as dark, they are designed to operate 24 hours per day. 4. Type C Steady Burn Lights are intended to be used to delineate the edge of the traveled way on detour curves, on lane changes, on lane closures and on other similar situations. d. The lightweight and portability of barricade warning lights are advantages that make these devices useful as supplements to the reflectorization on hazard warning devices. The flashing lights are effective in attracting a driver’s attention and, therefore, provide an excellent means of identifying the hazard. Flashers shall not be used for delineation, as a series of would tend to obscure that desired vehicle path. For nighttime use, it is desirable to add Flashing Warning Lights when barricades are used singly, and steady burn lights when barricades are used in a series for channelization.

5-2-8-8 Lanterns and Torches a. As used herein, lanterns and torches are single-unit, portable, constant-burning, low intensity types of lights with open or enclosed flame. They provide negligible illumination of other objects and are not altogether dependable under adverse weather conditions such as high wind or heavy rain. Furthermore, the flammable fuel used in the lanterns or torches may be a hazard to life and property, and their use, therefore, is not recommended, except in the special circumstances described below. 1. Open flame torches may have an application in rural areas where under nighttime conditions; they might be the only devices available to a maintenance man to put into immediate use in the event of an emergency. However, even under these conditions, the torches should e replaced as quickly as possible with more effective devices.

5-2-8-9 Flagman a. Since flagmen are responsible for human safety and make the greatest number of public contacts of all construction personnel, it is important that qualified personnel be selected. A flagman should possess the following minimum qualifications: 1. Average intelligence 2. Good physical condition, including sight and hearing 3. Mental alertness 4. Courteous but firm manner 5. Neat appearance 6. Sense of RESPONSIBILITY for SAFETY of PUBLIC and CREW b. The use of an orange vest with an orange cap shall be required for flagmen, with the exception of an uniformed police officer. For nighttime conditions, similar outside garments shall be reflectorized. c. Flagmen are provided at worksites to stop traffic intermittently as necessitated by work progress or to maintain continuous traffic past a worksite at reduced speeds to help protect the work crews. For both of these functions the flagman must, at all times, be clearly visible to approaching traffic for a distance sufficient to permit proper response by the motorist to the flagging instructions and to permit traffic to reduce speed before entering the worksite. In positioning flagmen, consideration must be given to maintaining color contrast between the flagman’s protective garments and his background.

5-2-8-10 Control of Traffic Through Work Areas a. The primary function of traffic control procedures is to move traffic SAFELY and EXPEDITIOUSLY through or around the work areas. The control of traffic through work areas is an essential part of right-a-way construction and maintenance operations. For these operations, there must be adequate legislative authority for the implementation and enforcement of needed regulations, parking controls and speed zoning. Such statutes must provide sufficient flexibility in the application of traffic control to meet the needs of the changing conditions in work areas. b. Maintaining Good Public Relations Is Necessary. The cooperation of the various news media in publicizing the existence of and reasons for worksites therefore, can be of great assistance in keeping the motoring public well informed.

5-2-9 Chapter 9: Standard Plans

5-2-9-1 Incorporation by Reference a. Attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference are Standard Plans, showing details of practices and design for streets and roads and related facilities for which acceptance may be requested by the Allen County Highway Department and the Allen County Board of Commissioners. b. These Standards are hereby declared to be the official Standard Plans of Allen County for the purpose of achieving uniformity of construction method, materials and appearance.

5-2-9-2 Revisions

Any new or revised Standard Plans adopted after the effective date of this Ordinance shall become effective on the date stated thereon which shall be a minimum of 30 days after approval by the Allen County Highway Department and the Allen County Board of Commissioners.

5-2-9-3 Index of Standard Plans

1. Typical Cross Section Primary Street 2. Typical Cross Section Secondary Street 3. Typical Half Cross Section Boulevard Street 4. Typical Cross Section (50’ or 60’ R/W) 5. Typical Cross Section (50’ R/W) 6. Typical Cross Section – Curb and Gutter – Concrete Pavement 7. Typical Cross Section – Open Drainage – Concrete Pavement 8. Typical Cross Section – Open Drainage –Deep Strength Asphalt Pavement 9. Typical Cross Section – Curb and Gutter – Deep Strength Asphalt Pavement 10. Typical Cross Section – Open Drainage –Flexible Pavement with Aggregate Base 11. Typical Cross Section – Curb and Gutter – Flexible Pavement with Aggregate Base 12. Typical Cross Section – Low Volume Aggregate Street 13. Typical Cul-De-Sacs 14. Special Cul-De-Sac Detail 15. Concrete Rolled Curb and Gutter with Concrete Pavement 16. Concrete Rolled Curb and Gutter with Asphalt Pavement 17. Integral Concrete Curb (Type II or Type III) 18. Combined Concrete Curb and Gutter (Type III) 19. Monolithic Concrete Curb (Type IV) 20. Straight Concrete Curb (Type V) 21. Straight Concrete Curb Replacement (Type V-A) 21A. General notes for Curb and Gutter 22. 4’ Sidewalk Next to Property Line 22A. Curb Turnout Detail 23. Sidewalk Next to Curb 24. Curb Joint Detail 25. Joint Location and Detail 26. Cul-De-Sac – Fully Paved and Open Center 27. Typical Sidewalk Plan View and Section 28. Manhole and C.B. Boxout Construction Joints 29. Longitudinal Construction Joints 30. Transverse Construction and Sawed Joints 31. Residential Driveway Entrances 32. Typical Plan and Cross Section of Drainage Beneath Driveway 33. Typical Plan and Cross Section of Driveway Pipe Pavement 34. Minimum Criteria for Design Length of Pipe Required 35. Exhibit “A”. (See A.C.C. 5-2-9-2, Page 66 of this Specifications Manual.) Warp Pattern Curb and Gutter Casting 36. Standard Manhole – Type I 37. Standard Manhole – Type II 38. Standard Manhole – Type III 39. Standard Manhole – Type IV 40. Standard Manhole – Type V 41. Standard Inlet – Type I 42. Standard Inlet – Type II 43. Standard Inlet – Type III 44. Poured Invert Shapes 45. Invert for Poured in Place Pipe and Base 46. Pipe Bedding Details 47. Backfill requirements – Storm Sewers and All Utilities Within Right-of-Way of Existing Streets 48. Backfill requirements – Storm Sewers and All Utilities Within Right-of-Way of Existing Streets 49. Backfill requirements – Storm Sewers and All Utilities Within Right-of-Way of Existing Streets 49A. Backfill requirements – Storm Sewers and All Utilities Within Right-of-Way of Existing Streets 50. Standard Casting Detail 51. Exhibit B. (See A.C.C. 5-2-9-2, Page 66 of this Specifications Manual.) Standard Casting Detail – Type “C” 52. Exhibit C. (See A.C.C. 5-2-9-2, Page 66 of this Specifications Manual.) Standard Casting Detail – Type “D” 53. Exhibit D. (See A.C.C. 5-2-9-2, Page 66 of this Specifications Manual.) Standard Casting Detail – Type “E” 54. Standard Beehive Casting Detail – Type “G” 55. Length of Vertical Curves 56. Length of Vertical Curves 57. Cross Section – Typical Utility Locations in Right-of-way 58. Plan View – Typical Utility Locations in Right-of-way 59. Paraplegic and Bicycle Ramp Detail 60. Valley Gutters 61. Valley Gutters

Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen County on this 21st day of May, 1979.