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Weeding/Herbicide: All planting areas shall be maintained as weed free as practicable enlisting integrated pest management practices in areas specified on the plans and by maintaining proper mulch levels. Extreme care is recommended if using a chemical herbicide to avoid overspray onto plant materials. Any damage resulting from overspray is the applicator's responsibility to restore the plantings to the approved plans. Plant Replacement: Plant replacement shall be the same species and specification as the approved plan. Move and replace all plant materials that may conflict with utility relocations and service. Only plants graded Florida #1 or better, per the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants are permitted on FDOT roadways. Should it become necessary to change the species, a general use permit is required from FDOT for approval by the FDOT District Landscape Architect. Hardscape(Specialty Surfacing): All specialty surfacing and tree grates shall be maintained in such a manner as to prevent any potential tripping hazards and protect damage to the pavers and tree grates. Final surface tolerance from grade elevations shall, at a minimum, meet the most current Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI), Guide Specifications for Pavers on an Aggregate Base, Section 23 14 13 Interlocking Concrete Pavers, Part 3.05. If the specialty surfacing or tree grates become damaged, they shall be replaced with the same type and specification as the approved plan. Hardscape(Non-Standard Travelway Surfacing): It shall be the responsibility of the AGENCY to restore an unacceptable ride condition of the roadway, including asphalt pavement,caused or contributed by the installation or failure of non-standard surfacing, and/or the header curb, on the Department of Transportation right-of-way within the limits of this Agreement. Pavement restoration areas or"patches"will have a minimum length of 10-ft, measured from the edge of the header curb,and a width to cover full lanes for each lane affected by the restoration. Pavement restoration will be performed in accordance with the most current edition of the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and the FDOT Design Standards for Design, Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations on the State Highway System. It shall be the responsibility of the AGENCY to maintain all signs located within a non-standard surfacing area. Such maintenance to be provided by the AGENCY shall include repair and replacement of the sign panel,post,and base. Hardscape(Landscape Accent Lighting) Landscape accent lighting shall be maintained in such a manner as to prolong the life of the lighting fixture and prevent potential safety hazards. If the lighting fixtures and their system become damaged, they shall be replaced with the same type and specification as the approved plan. Maintenance of Traffic Control Reference the FDOT website regarding the selection of the proper traffic control requirements to be provided during routine maintenance and/or new installations of this DOT roadway. Website: Series 600 Traffic Control through Work Zones http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesigW'Td/rtds/I 0/600.pdf Vegetation Management at Outdoor Advertising(ODA) .. Page 3 of 6 78