§ 21-253. Transit bench design.

A transit bench shall meet the following design standards:

(a)

A transit bench shall comply with uniform design standards approved by the county pursuant to this division. The county may approve alternative designs, where appropriate, to be consistent with the architecture of adjacent public and/or private properties.

(b)

A transit bench placed on the public right-of-way shall not exceed seventy-four (74) inches in length, shall be between twenty (20) to twenty-four (24) inches in depth, shall not exceed forty-four (44) inches in total height, shall have a seat rest no more than seventeen (17) to nineteen (19) inches above the surface of the concrete pad, shall have armrests to assist in making the transition between standing and sitting, and shall meet applicable anchoring standards approved in advance by the county.

(c)

A transit bench location shall meet the setback, sight triangle, and minimum clear recovery zone requirements as detailed in Chapter 3.C.7.f Roadside Clear Zone of The Manual of Uniform and Minimum Standards for Design, Construction, and Maintenance for Streets and Highways, commonly known as the "Florida Greenbook," as it may be amended from time to time.

(d)

Placement of a transit bench, or any portion thereof, on a sidewalk shall be discouraged, except where physical constraints at a particular location may require such placement, provided that such placement is authorized at the sole discretion of the county.

(e)

A transit bench placed adjacent to a sidewalk shall be located on, and properly anchored to, a four-inch-thick, leveled, concrete pad, flush to the ground, maintaining a six-inch perimeter around the bench, and capable of withstanding current wind load requirements of ASCE-7. (Samples of proper placement of transit benches shall be attached to the county's right-of-way utilization permit application.)

(f)

An informational logo or decal shall be placed in plain sight on the back side or other accessible location of a transit bench. The logo or decal shall be not more than four (4) inches by four (4) inches in size and shall include the name of the transit bench provider, the provider's contact telephone number, and the right-of-way utilization permit number.

(g)

A trash receptacle shall be physically attached to each transit bench or physically attached to or embedded in a concrete base, and contain a cover. If two (2) transit benches are located at a transit stop, only one (1) trash receptacle shall be required. An alternative trash receptacle design may be used, subject to prior approval by the county.

(h)

A transit bench shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws and rules governing access by persons with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(Ord. No. 2014-06 , § 1, 3-25-14)