La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XXVII-1513

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024

Section XXVII-1513 - Map Labels

A. The names of cities, towns, villages, rivers, lakes, railroads, major highways and related principal features shall be labeled according to the U.S.G.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) for the State of Louisiana (U.S.G.S. Professional Paper Number 1200) available from the U.S. Geological Survey.

B. The names of all local roads, streets, political districts, schools, churches, parks, fire stations, government facilities, and related local features shall be labeled according to information furnished by the responsible contracting authority.

C. All street name labels on 1" = 50' scale and 1" = 100' scale planimetric or topographic maps shall be centered within the street or roadway whenever practical. Street name labels on 1" = 200' scale and 1" = 400' scale maps shall be placed outside of the apparent street or roadway right-of-way.

D. Route shields designating interstate, U.S., state and parish highways shall be placed outside of and adjacent to the highway alignment.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XXVII-1513

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, State Land Office, LR 17:968 (October 1991).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 50:171.