SPEED HUMPS Purpose.  informal petition, or letter, request that a subdivision be studied for the speed hump/bump installation. The letter or petition must demonstrate that the desires of the majority of the property owners in that subdivision are represented. The results of the subdivision traffic speed study may be directed to the subdivision by certified mail, or, upon request, will be presented by the Public Works department to a subdivision ata a public meeting organized, arranged, and publicized by the subdivision group along with a general presentation on speed humps/bumps. All property owners in the subdivision shall be notified of the time and place of the public  In response to an increasing number of complaints regarding speeding problems in residential neighborhoods, the City of Stockbridge has studied available alternatives and methods employed by other similarly situated communities and how effectively and successfully those communities have addressed residential speeding problems. The installation of speed humps was found to be a popular and relative cost-effective measure in reducing average speeds. When properly designed and installed, and with strong majority community backing and support, speed humps were found to be effective at reducing speeds in neighborhoods. The use of speed humps has been widely endorsed by transportation authorities. Ini the United States, a policy on the use of speed humps has been developed by a special committee of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Asaresult of the preliminary efforts, the following procedures have been established for groups of citizens in Stockbridge, GA who want to pursue the installation of speed humps in their  meeting.  Preparation of the petition.  A formal petition in such form prescribed by the City shall be filed with the City requesting the speed humps bei installed within the subdivision. All property owners in the subdivision shall be notified by an authorized representative of the subdivision group and afforded an opportunity to sign the petition. Each property owner shall indicate his or her preference for thei installation of subdivision speed humps by marking a "YES" or "NO" on the petition. If more than one (1) person owns the property, all parties shall sign the petition, individually to be counted. Renting tenants are not an acceptable substitute for the legal property owner and may not sign petitions as related to this program. No valid signature will be withdrawn from the petition after it is filed with the department. Each person signing the petition shall sign before a witness who shall be available to verify the signature ofa property Number of signatures required; filing of the At least fifty-one (51) percent of the property owners in a subdivision must indicate an affirmative preference for speed humpsbeforea  neighborhoods.  Criteria for Installation.  The City of Stockbridge will consider the installation of speed humps only on streets classified as residential streets. Traffic studies conducted must find that a speeding problem exists based on a standard eighty-fifth percentile of at least eleven (11) miles per hour over the  posted speed limit. Request for Study.  owner. petition.  An authorized officer of a homeowners association, or the majority of homeowners within a platted subdivision may, through an    petition will be considered by the department for recommendation to the City Council. The percentages shall be calculated by dividing the total number of property owners in the subdivision, the geographical boundaries of the subdivision shall be established by the City using the database of the City's taxing authorities. In the event a subdivision is not completely built out, a minimum of fifty (50) percent oft the total number ofresidences must be occupied beforea petition for the installation of speed humps will be considered. The completed petition must state the name and address of the representative of the subdivision group, it must be signed by the representative before a notary public and returned to the department where it will be checked against property tax records to insure that all requirements are met. Those petitions failing to meet specified requirements will be returned to the representative for compliance. Petitions meeting all requirements willl be presented at the next regular City Council business meeting for approval or disapproval by Construction of the speed humps; warning The geometric design of speed humps has been proven to be a critical factor in terms of their safety and effectiveness in lowering speeds. Based on extensive research, speed humps shall bec constructed with thet following specifications: Four (4) inches maximum vertical rise, twenty- two (22) feet in horizontal length, and include- The CityofStockbridge. maya also optt toinstallt the pre-fabricated speed bumps, in lieu of the Each individual speed hump location shall require posting of standard warning signs that will bei installed along the back of the curb within the city-owned rights-of-way.  Timing.  The installation of the speed humps shall be completed, weather permitting, in approximately three (3) months or less from the date the petition is approved by the City council. Procedure for Removal of Speed Humps The City shall remove speed humps/bumps under the following conditions:  1  Af formal petition shall be filed with the Public Works department indicating that seventy-five (75) percent of the property owners request the removal of the speed The petition shall contain a statement acknowledging that the property owners are aware of the probability that vehicular traffic speeds within the subdivision may increase after the speed humps/bumps are removed; and The humps/bumps shall not have been installed less than two (2) years from the date of receipt of the  humps/bumps.  2  the Council. posted.  3  petition.  In the event the subdivision is not built out, a minimum of sixty total number of residences must be occupied before a petition for the removal of speed humps will be considered.  completely of (60) percent the  flattop-decline.  constructed speed humps.    City of Stockbridge Speed Hump Petition  Request for: Installation V  Removal  Subdivision Street Name Contact Person Address City  Telephone Number E-mail  Signature  Date  Subscribed and affirmed before me in the county of  State  of Georgia, this  day of  20  Notary Official Signature Commission Expiration Date  Notary Seal    Page of  City of Stockbridge Speed Hump Installation Petition  The undersigned property owners understand the purpose of this petition and, hereby accept or reject, as indicated herein, the proposal(s) being presented. Itis further understood that an acceptance of 51% of property owners within the affected area(s), on this petition, indicated by the number of" "yes" votes, signifies approval for the City of Stockbridge to  implement the proposed measure(s).  Street Name Yes No  Subdivision Name  1.  Print Name (Last, First) Home Address Signature Witness 2.  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