§ 1626. Street base.

(a)

Graded aggregate base course. The base course shall consist of mineral aggregate and may be a combination of natural deposit or a blend of the materials specified. All materials are subject to approval by the public development director. If a blend of materials is used, it shall be blended through a base plant that meets the latest specifications of the Georgia Department of Transportation Specification 815.

(b)

Thickness of material. Street base material shall conform to the thickness as required for the street type on table 16-5.

(c)

Extension. For streets without curbs, the base shall extend at least one foot beyond the edge of payment.

(d)

Replacement of unsuitable material. Wherever unsuitable material is found in the subgrade, the unsuitable material shall be replaced with graded aggregate stone.

(e)

Standard detail reference. See also standard details T-1 through T-7 as applicable.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)