§ 8.7. Traffic control signs for new subdivisions. (Added 8-18-04)

8.7.1.

The following signs shall be installed in all new subdivisions as applicable:

A.

Stop signs (R1-1): The STOP sign shall be installed on the right side of the approach to which it applies. Stop lines, when used to supplement a stop sign, should be located at the point where the road user should stop. Where there is a marked crosswalk at the intersection, the stop sign should be installed in advance of the crosswalk line nearest to the approaching traffic.

Stop signs should be installed in a manner that minimizes the numbers of vehicles having to stop. In most cases, the street carrying the lowest volume of traffic should be stopped. A stop sign should not be installed on the major street unless justified by a traffic engineering study as recommended by the MUTCD. If two streets with relatively equal volumes and/or characteristics intersect, typically the direction that conflicts the most with established pedestrian crossing activity or school walking routes or the direction that has the longest distance of uninterrupted flow approaching the intersection should be stopped.

No all-way stops may be installed in a new subdivision without the permission of the director of the department of public works.

B.

Yield signs (R1-2): These should be installed when there are right turns at an intersection that are channelized apart from the through and/or left turn movements with a striped or raised island. In addition, yield signs should be installed on each approach of a roundabout.

C.

Right lane must turn right signs (R3-7R): One of these signs should be installed 25 feet from the back of the deceleration lane of the development, if applicable.

D.

Speed limit signs (R2-1): These should indicate a 25 mph speed limit for streets internal to residential subdivisions, unless it is a local collector road for the development, and then it should be no higher than 35 mph. Only one speed limit sign shall be installed at each project entrance.

E.

Street names signs (D3): Corner mounted street name signs must be installed at every intersection and must conform to Fulton County Ordinance 01-0582 and standards designated by the department of public works. Overhead street name signs shall be installed where a subdivision street intersects at any traffic signal instead of corner mounted signs.

F.

Roundabout signs: Roundabouts must be signed and marked per Fulton County standards. This includes yield signs for every approach, as well as an advance roundabout sign as established by the department of public works. The pavement marking shall include yield lines and channelization islands for each approach.

G.

Other signs: Additional signs may be required as appropriate by the department of public works.

H.

A sign and marking plan shall be submitted for approval prior to the installation of any signs. (Added 9-2-15)

I.

Retro reflective sheeting use on all roadway signs must meet current county standards. (Added 9-2-15)

J.

Signpost and anchors must meet current county standards. (Added 9-2-15)

K.

Street name signs shall be single faced and installed in accordance with county standards. No caps and crosses are allowed. (Added 9-2-15)

L.

Custom signpost and sign frames are allowed; however a custom sign permit must be obtained from the department of public works prior to installation. (Added 9-2-15)