CHAPTER 10.28
SPECIAL SPEED ZONES

Section

10.28.010    Prima facie speed limit

10.28.020    Regulation of speed by traffic signals

10.28.010 PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT.

The prima facie speed limit on all streets within the City limits, excluding state highways shall be 25 mph. Streets that are not in residence or business districts shall be posted giving notice of this speed limit. All through streets shall be so posted. If the safe speed on any street shall be found to be less than 25 mph, the City Council may, by resolution, lower the speed limit on those streets or portions thereof.

(Ord. 451, § 15, passed -- 1974)

10.28.020 REGULATION OF SPEED BY TRAFFIC SIGNALS.

The Chief of Police is authorized to regulate the timing of traffic signals as to permit the movement of traffic in an orderly and safe manner at speeds slightly at variance from the speeds otherwise applicable within the district or at intersections, and shall erect appropriate signs giving notice thereof.

(Ord. 451, § 15.1, passed -- 1974)