ORD NO 19-2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. IR -2010
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VAN BUREN'S MINIMUM STREET
STANDARDS, ORDINANCE NO. 02 -2002, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, after a review of the requirements in the City of Van Buren Minimum Street
Standards (Ordinance No. 02 -2002) by the Van Buren Planning Department and
the Planning Commission there is a need for updating the requirements for traffic
control in new subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, notice of a Public Hearing was duly published, and a Public Hearing was
conducted by the Van Buren Planning Commission to consider revisions thereto;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Van Buren Municipal Code herein were
recommended by a unanimous vote of the entire Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION I: Section 8 (Traffic Control) of Ordinance No. 02 -2002 is amended as follows:
8.1 General
The City Developer shall provide a traffic control and signage plan and specifications to the
Developer City for review and approval. The Developer will shall- furnish and install permanent
traffic control signs and pavement markings in accordance with the City
a d °tea age plan Code. The Developer shall provide a street lighting plan to the City for review
and approval. The Developer shall coordinate with utility companies for street light installation
in accordance with City Code and the Developer shall be responsible for installation cost. The
Developer shall be responsible for all temporary traffic control during construction until the
beginning of the warranty period. Traffic signal requirements will be evaluated by the City on
an individual basis.
8.2 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Traffic control devices and installation shall conform to the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices latest edition. Traffic signals shall conform to the standard specifications of the City.
8.3 ORNAMENTAL SIGNS
Ornamental and special signs shall be the responsibility of the Developer and shall conform to
the sign ordinance.
8.4 STREET LIGHTING
Street lights shall be provided at Developer's expense at all street intersections and at a spacing
along each street not to exceed 350 feet. Street lights and poles shall be standard units available
from and maintained by the service area utility company.
SECTION II: Severability. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
repealed to the extent of the conflict. The provisions of this Ordinance are
hereby declared to be severable, and if provisions shall for any reason be illegal or
invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this
Ordinance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of 4, for and 0 against, the foregoing Ordinance at
its Regular Meeting held on the 15th day of November, 2010.
Robert D. Freeman
Mayor
ATTESTED:
Barbie Curtis
City Clerk/Treasurer