Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Tory A. Newman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.04 (Prima Facie Speed Limits) to Reduce the Speed Limit in School Zones In the Unincorporated Areas of Bay Road in North Fair Oaks
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for:
A) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 7.04.015 (Speed limit fifteen miles per hour) of Chapter 7.04 (Prima Facie Speed Limits) of Title 7 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code to establish a speed limit of 15 miles per hour on the eastbound direction of Bay Road between Sixth Avenue and Haven Avenue, while children are present; and
B) Waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County Ordinance Code Section 7.04.010 Prima Facie Speed Limits include vehicle speed limits of 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60 miles per hour (mph).
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) governs how speed limits are established and grants local jurisdictions the authority to establish speed limits. CVC Section 22358.4.(b) allows local jurisdictions to determine and declare a prima facie speed limit in the following manner near schools:
* 15 mph school zones contiguous to the school and within 500 feet of a school boundary; and
* 25 mph school zones between 500 feet and 1000 feet from a school boundary.
Furthermore, the CVC defines the criteria that must be satisfied for these speed limits to be implemented on streets near schools:
1. No more than two through traffic lanes; and
2. A posted speed limit of 30 mph or lower; and
3. Within a residence district (as defined by the CVC); and
4. Contiguous to a school.
Pursuant to the CVC section cited above, implementation of new speed limits requires adoption of an ordinance or resolution by this Board, and installation of appropriate signage. The reduced speed limits are in effect while children are going to or leaving t...
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