HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-2181 - Ordinance - 05/23/1996ORDINANCE NO. 2181
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, SECTION 3.E (2) (n), OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION RELATING TO SPEED ZONES,
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATING ADDITIONAL AREAS IN THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION IN WHICH RATES OF SPEED OF THE THIRTY MILES PER HOUR OR
MORE ARE AUTHORIZED; RESCINDING ALL PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING THAT A'I-rENDANT FACTS
NECESSITATE IMMEDIATE ACTION.
WHEREAS, Texas law states that the maximum speed limit through an urban district is
thirty miles per hour unless zoned by the proper authority; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station has the authority by City ordinance to alter
maximum prima facie speed limits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION:
That Chapter 10, Section 3.E (2) (n), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended by adding a paragraph (27) to read as follows:
"(27)
Barron Road, for traffic moving northeast and southwest shall be
forty -five (45) miles per hour from the intersection of State
Highway 6 West Frontage Road and Barron Road to the
intersection of Wellborn Road (FM 2154) and Barron Road."
II.
The preservation of the general welfare of the public necessitates immediate action;
this Ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of its passage as provided by
the Chapter of the City of College Station.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 2_~3 day of May, 1996.
APPROVED:
~lay(~ Lynn Mcllh~ney
CONNIE ~'0Ot{~, City' Secretary