Chapter 11.24
SPEED REGULATIONS
Sections:
11.24.010 Increasing state speed limits in certain zones.
11.24.015 Reducing speed limits in certain zones.
11.24.020 Regulation of speed by traffic signals.
11.24.030 Speed limits in alleys.
11.24.010 Increasing state speed limits in certain zones.
It is hereby determined, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, that the speed permitted upon certain streets or portions of streets, hereinafter described, is less than is necessary for safe operation of vehicles thereon by reasons of the designation of said streets as arterial highways, or by way of reason of widely spaced intersections, and it is hereby declared that the speed limit upon those streets or portions thereof hereinafter described shall be as hereinafter stated, which speeds so declared shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected.
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Name of Street |
Speed Limit |
|---|---|
|
1st/3rd Avenue (Washington Street to Industrial Way) |
35 MPH |
|
7th Avenue (Wheeler Street to California Way) |
30 MPH |
|
9th Avenue (Tennant Way to Wheeler Street) |
30 MPH |
|
11th Avenue (Tennant Way to California Way) |
30 MPH |
|
12th Avenue (Florida Street to Tennant Way) |
35 MPH |
|
14th Avenue (Florida Street to Tennant Way) |
35 MPH |
|
15th Avenue (Washington Way to Tennant Way) |
30 MPH |
|
32nd Avenue (Washington Way to Ocean Beach Highway) |
30 MPH |
|
38th Avenue (Olive Way to Ocean Beach Highway |
35 MPH |
|
38th Avenue (Industrial Way to Olive Way) |
40 MPH |
|
42nd Avenue (Ocean Beach Highway to Pacific Way) |
30 MPH |
|
Baltimore Street (California Way to Oregon Way) |
30 MPH |
|
California Way (Tennant Way to 3rd Avenue) |
35 MPH |
|
Columbia Heights (Fishers Lane to North City Limits) |
35 MPH |
|
Commerce Avenue (Florida Street to California Way) |
35 MPH |
|
East Industrial Way (3rd Avenue East) |
35 MPH |
|
Fibre Way (Industrial Way to City Limits) |
35 MPH |
|
Industrial Way (Oregon Way to 3rd Avenue) |
35 MPH |
|
Industrial Way (West of 38th to East of Mt Solo Road) |
50 MPH |
|
International Way (Industrial Way to South City Limits) |
35 MPH |
|
Mt Solo Road (Ocean Beach Highway to Industrial Way) |
35 MPH |
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Tennant Way (15th Avenue to 7th Avenue) |
35 MPH |
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Ocean Beach Highway (Washington Way to 38th Avenue) |
35 MPH |
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Ocean Beach Highway (38th Avenue to East of Mt Solo Road) |
40 MPH |
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Ocean Beach Highway (East of Mt Solo Road to West City Limits) |
50 MPH |
|
Oregon Way (Tennant Way to South City Limits) |
35 MPH |
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Pacific Way (30th Avenue to City Limits) |
35 MPH |
|
Prudential Boulevard (Industrial Way to 38th Avenue) |
35 MPH |
|
Tennant Way Frontage Road (Gerhart Gardens to Lakeside) |
35 MPH |
|
Tennant Way (East City Limits to 7th Avenue) |
55 MPH |
|
Washington Way (17th Avenue to Nichols Boulevard) |
30 MPH |
|
Washington Way (Nichols Boulevard to 30th Avenue) |
30 MPH |
|
Washington Way (30th Avenue to Industrial Way) |
35 MPH |
|
Washington Way (Ocean Beach Highway to 16th Avenue) |
35 MPH |
|
West Side Highway (Fishers Lane to 150' North of Fishers Lane) |
35 MPH |
|
West Side Highway (150' North of Fishers Lane to City Limits) |
45 MPH |
|
Wheeler Street (9th Avenue to 7th Avenue) |
30 MPH |
(Ord. 3449 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2825 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1624 § 1, 1973; Ord. 1517 § 31-26, 1971).
11.24.015 Reducing speed limits in certain zones.
It is determined, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, that the speed permitted upon certain streets or portions of streets, hereinafter described, is too great to promote the safety and welfare of citizens by reasons of the narrow improved width of the streets, or heavy pedestrian traffic; and it is declared that the speed limit upon those streets or portions thereof hereafter described shall be as hereinafter stated, which speeds so declared shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected:
Street Speed Limit
Douglas Street (27th Avenue
to 30th Avenue) 20 mph
27th Avenue (Douglas Street
to Colorado Street) 20 mph
Dorothy Avenue (33rd Avenue
to Maple Street) 20 mph
33rd Avenue (Maple Street
to Dorothy Avenue) 20 mph
City View Boulevard 20 mph
(Ord. 2457 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1953 § 1, 1979).
11.24.020 Regulation of speed by traffic signals.
The director of public works is authorized to regulate the timing of traffic signals so as to permit the movement of traffic in an orderly and safe manner. (Ord. 1517 § 31-27, 1971).
11.24.030 Speed limits in alleys.
No person shall operate a vehicle in excess of 15 miles per hour in any alley. (Ord. 1517 § 31-28, 1971).