HomeMy WebLinkAbout4291 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. y2'1 I
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, Washington,
Creating a New Section 12.24.145 "Construction Zone Safety
and Speed Limits"
WHEREAS, the Washington State legislature has recognized that additional hazards
exist where construction work is conducted within the roadway right-of-ways requiring the
imposition of road restrictions including speed limits, lane designations, and stoppage of traffic
which is applicable on all State roadways pursuant to RCW 46.61.527; and
WHEREAS, those same risks apply within roadway construction zones within the City
of Pasco and where traffic deviation, interruption, and driving conditions exists that would make
it unsafe to drive at regular posted speeds, it is necessary to establish by Ordinance, authorization
for establishing such temporary restrictions, and imposing a penalty upon those that violate such
restrictions thereby causing an increased risk of harm. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That a new Section 12.24.145 entitled "Construction Zone Safety and
Speed Limits" of the Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is adopted and shall read as
follows:
12.24.145 CONSTRUCTION ZONE SAFETY AND SPEED LIMITS.
A) Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, the City Manager, or his designee,
may impose reduced speed limits within construction zones at such levels as is reasonably
necessary for the protection of the citizens, drivers, and those associated with the construction
and their property during the period of construction.
B) For the purpose of this section, a "roadway construction zone" is an area where
the construction, repair, or maintenance work is being conducted on or adjacent to any public
roadway whether or not public employees or private contractors are present, but where driving
conditions exist that would make it unsafe to drive at a higher speed. The construction zone shall
be designated by signage or flaggers.
C) The temporary construction zone speed limit shall be posted within the
construction zone and shall remain in effect until removed by the City Manager, or his designee.
D) No person shall drive a vehicle in a roadway construction zone at a speed greater
than that posted or allowed by traffic control devices.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after its
approval, passage, and publication as required by law.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, and approved as
provided by law this 16d' day of May, 2016.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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APPROV AS TO FORM:
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Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney