§ 2-2-23.1. Authority for county administrator to regulate speed and traffic control devices in construction areas and locations with special or emergency conditions.

(a)

Authority and purpose. This section is enacted pursuant to Florida Statutes Sections 125.01, 316.008 and 316.189, for the purpose of delegating the authority of the board of county commissioners to the county administrator, or his designee, acting upon the findings of a traffic engineering analysis, to take the following actions: (a) within designated construction zones and (b) in areas where emergencies or special conditions exist:

(1)

Temporarily alter the posted speed limits.

(2)

Temporarily modify or alter the normal traffic flow pattern through the placement of signals, striping, flashing beacons, signs, barricades, cones, or other proper traffic control devices, including, but not limited to, erecting or removing stop or yield signs, altering or discontinuing the operation of traffic signals, or restricting travel to one direction only.

(3)

Implement temporary detour routes over other roadways.

(4)

Temporarily restrict or prohibit parking within the designated construction zone.

(5)

Temporarily restrict or prohibit the travel of certain classes of vehicles or pedestrians within a designated construction zone or when special or hazardous conditions exist on a roadway.

(6)

Other temporary measures where necessary to implement the intent of this section.

All traffic control devices installed or placed within a designated construction zone shall conform to the Uniform System of Traffic Control Devices adopted by the Florida Department of Transportation pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 316.0745.

(b)

Delegation as to temporary conditions. The county administrator, or his designee, is hereupon granted the authority to take such temporary actions as stated in subsection (a) as may be necessary to cover special traffic conditions in construction areas or emergencies. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the board reserves the power to modify any such temporary act of the county administrator, or his designee, by further board action at any public meeting of the board.

(c)

All other traffic-control conditions. In non-temporary situations, the county administrator or his designee shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform System of Traffic Control Devices adopted by the Florida DOT pursuant to F.S. § 316.0745, as to the placement and removal of all traffic signals, devices, controls, signs or other measures. Traffic plans for construction of new developments, subdivisions or roads, shall be designed and sealed by a duly licensed engineer and approved by the county administrator or his designee. Provided, however, pursuant to F.S. §§ 125.01, 316.008 and 316.189, the board of county commissioners reserves the right and authority to enact all regulations and direct placement and removal of all traffic signals, devices, controls, signs or other measures found by the board to be in the interest of the public health, safety, welfare or morals.

(Ord. No. 99-66, § § 1—3, 11-9-99)