Title
Approval of a Policy on High School Mascots painted on Public Roads.
Transportation
Body
Item Summary:
The purpose of this policy is to define the City's position on painting school mascots on public roads.
The City of Roswell will allow stenciling (School Mascots) to be painted on public roads with the following stipulations:
1. Limited to public and private high schools
2. State Routes are prohibited
3. Stenciling is only allowed on the public roads at or near the main school entrance
4. Schools are required to provide drawings of their proposal to Roswell Department of Transportation (RDOT) with measurements and locations
5. Stenciling shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any standard school zone or cross walk striping
6. Schools are required to pay all related costs associated with design, installation and maintenance
7. Schools shall hire a qualified contractor to perform the work within the right-of-way (Students are not allowed in the street)
8. The Contractor is required to submit a Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit to RDOT before performing any work within the roadway
9. Stenciling shall be refreshed every three years or sooner
10. If a school does not want to or is unable to maintain the stenciling in the future, they are required to eradicate the markings at their expense.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On August 27, 2014 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the September 10, 2014 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Presented by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, PE, LEED AP, Director of Transportation