Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - Transportation
2000 - Department of Transportation
2300 - Division of Planning and Policy
2309 - Development Coordination Manual
Chapter 5 - DESIGN ELEMENTS
Section 5.11 - SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKING DESIGN

Universal Citation: 2 DE Admin Code 5.11

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

5.11.1 Signing and Pavement Marking Design - Signing

Traffic control signs shall be required for all commercial and subdivision entrances and streets. The signs must be included on the construction plan in accordance with the DE MUTCD, and should follow applicable DelDOT guidelines and standards in addition to the requirements of this manual. All advertising signs in conjunction with a business establishment shall be placed in conformance with the current (at the time of construction) Delaware Code relating to Outdoor Advertising.

5.11.1.1 Placement of Signs

Traffic signs shall be furnished and installed by the developer in accordance with a signing plan prepared by the developer's engineer and approved by DelDOT. Signs shall be installed in accordance with the DE MUTCD and Standard Construction Detail T-15. DelDOT shall provide direction regarding necessary signs and their placement on the signing plan at the time of semi-final construction plan review.

5.11.1.2 Specifications

All signs shall conform to Federal and State specifications applicable to size, color, reflectivity, and fabrication. Developers are encouraged to seek private sources first. DelDOT shall fabricate signs upon request, provided that the developer bears all costs for the signs. Additional information pertaining to the size, colors, and fabrication of signs may be obtained by contacting DelDOT's Sign Shop at 302-760- 2000.

5.11.1.3 Signs Required in Residential Development
A. Street Name Signs
1. Placement - The location of street name signs shall be in accordance with Figure 5.11.1.3-a.

2. Specifications - Street name signs shall be fabricated in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines and standards such as: Section 2D.43 of the DE MUTCD and the DelDOT Guide for Fabrication and Installation of Traffic Control Devices.

B. Development Name Signs
1. Placement - The development name signs shall be installed within the right-of-way of the highway on which the entrance(s) is (are) located. The signs shall be placed within 500 feet of the centerline of the entrance(s). In order to adequately notify motorists of entrances to subdivisions, one set of development name signs can be authorized per major or minor roadway on which there is an entrance.

2. The development name signs are not directional signs nor guide signs and the placement of these signs at adjacent intersections near the development or on State-maintained roads other than the road on which the entrance is located is prohibited.

3. Specifications - All development name signs shall be fabricated in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines and standards such as: Section 2D.50 of the DE MUTCD and the DelDOT Guide for Fabrication and Installation of Traffic Control Devices, Standard No. S-5.

C. Regulatory and Warning Signs
1. Placement - One advisory speed plaque "25 MPH"/ Pictorial "Watch Children" sign combination (typical) shall be installed at each entrance to a residential development. Other signs shall be installed in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines and standards such as: DelDOT requirements in accordance with the DE MUTCD and the DelDOT Guide for Fabrication and Installation of Traffic Control Devices.

2. Specifications - All regulatory, warning, and other traffic control signs shall be fabricated in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines and standards such as: Chapter 2B of the DE MUTCD and the DelDOT Guide for Fabrication and Installation of Traffic Control Devices.

Figure 5.11.1.3-a Street Name Sign Location

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5.11.2 Signing and Pavement Marking Design - Pavement Markings

Pavement markings required as part of an entrance design shall be in accordance with DE MUTCD requirements. Type III subdivision streets shall have a centerline and edge line striping in accordance with DE MUTCD guidelines.

When pavement markings are to change on existing roadways, asphalt/pavement milling and overlay is normally performed to provide a clean surface for proposed pavement markings to be installed. A secondary option is to remove the existing pavement markings prior to installing the proposed pavement markings. Removal of pavement striping shall be performed using shot/abrasive grit or hydro-blasting. Grinding will not be permitted. The contractor's method must be approved by DelDOT prior to work beginning. Scarring of the road surface shall be repaired, but DelDOT must approve the repair method prior to work commencing. Limits of repair will be determined by DelDOT. Depending on the severity of the scarring, the Developer may be required to mill (typically to a depth of 2") and overlay the section, across full lane width(s). If the scarring is minor, the restoration may be limited to applying flat black paint or asphalt sealer to cover any exposed aggregate. If scarring isn't severe but the removal creates shadow lines or ghost lines, the repair may not require milling and paving but the contractor will be required to apply flat black paint or asphalt sealer to the full lane width as directed by DelDOT. When the project is accepted, the Developer will be required to warranty the pavement and any repairs that were implemented where using shot/abrasive grit or hydro-blasting to remove pavement striping. The warranty period following acceptance of the project shall be 3 years.

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