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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2021-007
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE
WALKABLE MURAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to provide
an application for allowing walkable mural crosswalks on city property; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director worked with the Public Works
Director and multiple cities across the United States to make a walkable mural crosswalk
application with guidelines; and
WHEREAS,after September 15,2020 work session the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission reviewed a draft application allowing walkable mural crosswalks: and
WHEREAS,The Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends the City Council
to approve the Walkable Mural Crosswalk application as the guidance document for the standards
and factors to be applied in considering the establishment of a walkable mural crosswalk.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends the attached application and guidelines for
permitting Walkable Mural Crosswalks on city-owned property to the City Council for
consideration.
Section 2. All applications for establishment of a walkable mural crosswalk by any party
shall be filed with the Community Development Department.
Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission hereby adopts the City of Sew-
ard Walkable Mural Crosswalk application as the guidance document for the stand-
ards and factors to be applied in considering the establishmentof a walkable mural
crosswalk.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission this 6th day of April,2021.
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City of Seward
5 Walkable Mural Crosswalk
Permit Application
Walkable Mural Crosswalks Project Information
Proposed Location:
City of Seward permits community organizations to Anticipated Installation Date:
install Walkable Mural crosswalks to promote
neighborhood identity and place by following the
guidelines and conditions below. Contact Information
Applicant Information (best contact)
Design Guidelines Name:
• Transverse Crosswalks must keep the two(2)white Address:
transverse lineswith reflectivity to be compliant with Phone:
minimum crosswalk standards. Artwork must be Email:
contained within the two transverse(horizontal) lines.
• Longitude Crosswalks must keep the white Entity Information
vertical lineswith reflectivity to be compliant with Name or Organization:
minimum crosswalk standards. Artwork must be Address:
contained within solid white vertical lines in a
Longitude(vertical) crosswalk Phone:
• Artwork shall not contain white, yellow, or red in a way Email:
which could be confused as traffic control devices.
• No logos,text, or advertising. How to Apply
• No octagons or triangles, or shapes that could be
confused with a traffic control device.
Complete This Application
Attach required attachments shown
Location Requirements on page two and sign application.
• Must be at one of the approved locations where there Applications must be turned in 60 days
is already a marked crosswalk and traffic is required prior to anticipated installation date to be
to stop because of a stop sign or traffic signal. considered.
• Approved on local or collector streets where speeds do
not exceed 25 mph. Other streets may be considered at
ion
the discretion of the Public Works Director. Submit d
• If pavement is in poor condition, materials will notbond; Submit Signed Application and
pavement must be in satisfactory condition in order to Attachments to
receive approval. i)lanninFF@cityofseward.net
Materials & Installation Community Development and Public Works
• Applicant must be a local maintenance district, business Review
improvement district, or other City-based entity which Staff will respond to verify receipt, review
agrees to install, maintain, and provide any necessary application and forward for approval to Public
traffic control during installation. works. Public Works Staff will review
• Street-Grade Paint must provide a non-slip surfacefor application,traffic control and maintenance
pedestrians and be non-reflective. plan and then return to Community
• Materials used must be approved by Public Works Development with comments and or
for Transportation & Mobility. conditions.
• An approved traffic control plan and Working in the Approval or Denial
Right of Way permit must be issued every time the Once review is done by all necessary
walkable mural/crosswalk requires maintenance. departments Community Development will
Maximum road closer is 48 hours issue a permit.
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Attachments to the Application
Attach a site plan of your proposed location along with a photograph of existing conditions. The site plan should
include:
• Application Fee $500- non-refundable
• Deposit $1,500 for 3 years
• Location of Proposed Crosswalk
• Intersecting Street Names
• List of Proposed Paint, Materials and Color Specifications
• Design Drawing
• Working in the Right of Way Permit
• Traffic Control Plan & Drawing
Applications must be turned in 60 days prior to anticipated installation date to be reviewed. Applications without
the above attachments will not be approved.
Maintenance and Permit Holder Agreement
1. Walkable Mural/Crosswalk permit holders are responsible for installing and maintaining the art within the crosswalk and
understands that the City will not maintain the artwork, and will not replace artwork if the crosswalk fades, is damaged, or is
not adequately maintained. Approved permits are valid for 3 years.
2. Walkable Mural/Crosswalk permit holders understand that roads are subject to repaving and maintenance at any time
and that City will not be held responsible for replacing the artwork shall this occur.
3. At the program's discretion, additional permittee responsibilities may be stated on the Working in the Right of Way permit.
4. No modification shall be made to any crosswalk installation that was authorized by a Working in the Right of Way permit
without prior approval from the Community Development and Public Works Director.
5. Failure to maintain approved Walkable Mural crosswalk will result deposit being forfeited and the crosswalk being returned
to its prior condition upon repaving the street, or during regularly scheduled maintenance.
6. A traffic control plan and Working in the Right of Way permit must be permitted every time the Walkable Mural crosswalk
requires maintenance.
7. Failure to adhere to these permitee responsibilities may result in the issuance of administrative citations,the removal of the
crosswalk art, and revocation of the street occupancy.
Indemnity Agreement
As a condition of the permit requested,the permit holder agrees to defend, indemnify, reimburse and hold harmless City, its
appointed and elected officials, agents and employees for,from and against all liabilities, claims,judgments,suits or demands
for damages to persons or property arising out of, resulting from, or relating to the work performed under the permit("Claims"),
unless such Claims have been specifically determined by the trier of fact to be the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the
City. This indemnity shall be interpreted in the broadest possible manner to indemnify City for any acts or omissions of the holder
of the permit or its subcontractors either passive or active, irrespective of fault, including City's concurrent negligence whether
active or passive, except for the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City.
By submitting this application, I understand and agree to the above agreements as conditions of the permit
requested.
Signed: Date:
Office use only each department must initial&Date for approval P &Z Resolution
Community Development Public Works Maintenance Agreement
Fee Paid$ Deposit Paid$ Permit Issued / /
Comments:
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WALK4BLE MURALS CROSSWALK PROJECTS
DESIGN GUIDELINES
• Crosswalks must contain two white transverse lines with reflectivity to be compliant with minimum
crosswalk standards. Artwork must be contained within the two (2) Transverse (horizontal) lines or
between the Longitude (vertical) lines.
• Painting between the solid white vertical lines in a continental crosswalk is not allowed per federal
guidelines.
• Artwork shall not contain, white, yellow, or red in a way which could be confused as traffic control devices.
• Nor contain logos, text, or advertising.
• Nor contain octagons or triangles, or shapes that could be confused with a traffic control device.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Must be at a location where there is already a marked crosswalk.
• Approved on local or collector streets where speeds do not exceed 30 mph. Arterial streets will be
considered at the discretion of the City.
• If pavement is in poor condition, materials will not bond; pavement must be in satisfactory condition in
order to receive approval.
MATERIALS & INSTALLATION
• Applicant must be a local maintenance district, business improvement district, or other community-based
entity which agrees to install, maintain, and provide any necessary traffic control during installation. A
Right of Way permit is required for install.
• Street-Grade Paint required
• Materials used must be approved by Seward Public Works Department.
• A traffic control plan and working in the Right of Way permit must be issued every time the
Walkable Mural crosswalk required maintenance.
HOW TO INSTALL AN WALKABLE MURAL CROSSWALK
STEP ONE: Complete this application for DESIGN& LOCATION approval. Send completed pages of this
document and required attachments to planning@cityofseward.net. The Community Development and
Public Works Departments will evaluate the approval of location and design within 15 days. Indemnity
Agreement must be signed for the committee to review.
STEP TWO: Submit Right of Way Permit Application for INSTALLATION approval. After receiving approval
for the design and location for the Walkable Mural crosswalk, the applicant should fill out a working in
the Right of Way application. This permits the closure of the street during the installation.
Prior to submitting a Right of Way permit, the following items are needed:
• Traffic Control Plan
• Certification of Liability Insurance
STEP THREE: The Right of Way Permit will be reviewed with 15 days of submittal. Installation may occur
within the approved date, time and location on the permit.
ATTACHMENTS TO THE APPLICATION
Attach a site plan of your proposed location along with a photograph of existing conditions. The site plan
should include:
• Location of Propose Walkable Mural Crosswalk
• Intersection Street Names
• Material and Color Specifications
• Design Drawing on Aerial Photo
Application without the above attachments will not be approved. Upon approval of the design, location,
and materials, applications must obtain a Right of Way Permit for installation.
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Marked Crosswalk Guidelines
It is important to provide designated facilities for pedestrians in order for them to
use the transportation network safely. Crosswalks that are appropriately marked
provide pedestrians with a convenient opportunity to cross the street, while
maintaining safety. Marked crosswalks direct pedestrians to a designated place to
cross, alert drivers as to the potential presence of pedestrians and legally establish
the crosswalk at non- intersection locations.
Purpose and Scope:
The purpose of these Guidelines is to serve as the policy document that guides the
city in determining where and how to improve an uncontrolled crosswalk within the
city of Seward, on public roadways owned and maintained by the city. These
guidelines provide direction to determine if a marked crosswalk is appropriate in a
particular location. The guidelines also address installation & maintenance of
Walkable Mural crosswalks.
These guidelines are intended to be used by city staff in determining whether to
mark an uncontrolled crosswalk to ensure efficient function for all users of the
roadway and maintain pedestrian safety. When a specific location is being
considered for a marked crosswalk - due to public feedback, a new development,
or staff recommendation - this document serves as a guide to consistently
determine whether installation is warranted or not.
Definitions:
Unmarked Crosswalk: A legal crosswalk that does not feature any traffic control
markings.
Marked Crosswalk: A legal crosswalk that features traffic control markings.
Midblock Crosswalk: A location not at an intersection, featuring traffic control
markings to indicate that it is a legal crosswalk.
Uncontrolled Crosswalk: A legal crosswalk across a roadway approach not
controlled by a stop sign or traffic signal.
Controlled Crosswalk:A legal crosswalk across a roadway approach controlled by
a stop sign or traffic signal.
Walkable Murals (Crosswalk): A legally marked crosswalk that promotes
neighborhood identity and sense of place which are designed, installed and
maintained in accordance with these guidelines.
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