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R-12-03 (RAD Ordinance Update)

Proposed Text Changes to the County Rural Addressing Ordinance

Board of Supervisors, December 18, 2012

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Docket R-12-03 (RAD Ordinance Update)

Rural Addressing Ordinance first adopted in 1990; updated 2003 and 2006;

Changes in MUTCD sign color standards precipitated changes to Ordinance;

Other minor changes also proposed.

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MUTCD sign standards for non-maintained roads were changed in 2010;Initially white on red background, then green on white, now white on blue;RAD Ordinance needs to reflect current standards.

Recommended Changes – Sign Colors

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Recommended Changes – Sign Colors

Add section header “Road Naming Principals;”

Signs in National Parks, Forests, Monuments, Riparian Areas and Reserves to be white letters on brown background;

Addresses may be issued for vacant parcels if needed for an application for a State or Federal license/permit.

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Staff RecommendationStaff recommends the Board approve the changes presented as Docket R-12-03.