Item #4 Morning Drive - Petition for additional Speed humps
Item #4
Morning Drive
Petition for additional Speed Hump
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE'
BY THE CITY COUNCrr. OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT
CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, BE AMENDED TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS
ON STREETS IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Scheliz (the "City") has'determined that traffic
safety in the City may be enhanced in certain instances by the installation of speed humps on
City streets.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS;
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Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of ScheIiz, Texas is hereby amended by the
addition of the following Article IX as follows:
"Articl e IX
SPEED HUMPS
Sec. 18-132. Speed Hump DeI'Ined
A speed hump is a gentle rise and fall of pavement surface placed across a roadway
intended to reduce the speed of vehicles. See Attachment I for basic design of speed
humps. '
Sec. 18-133. Eligible Streets and Location of Speed Hump
(a) In order to quality for consideration as a location for a speed hump, a street
segment must meet criteda set from time to time by the Public Works
Depaliment, including at least the following critella:
(i) TIle street segment must be pdmarily a residential street or provide access
to abutting residential propeIiies.
(ii) The street segment must have no more than one lane for moving traffic in
each direction.
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(iii) The sh"eet segment may not be designated as an arterial street on the City's
Major Thoroughfare Plan.
(iv) The street must have a posted speed limit of only 20 mph.
(v) Traffic volumes on the street segment must be 500 vehicles per day or
greater within a 24-hour period. '
(vi) The 85th percentile vehicle speed on the street segment must be at least 5
miles per hour over the posted 20 miles per h.our speed limit.
(vii) The street segment must not be so close to a Fire Department or
Emergency Services facility as to significantly interfere with emergency
vehicle operations.
(viii) The street segment must be at least 750 feet long without illtenuption by a
traffic control device.
It is the responsibility of the Public Works Department to conduct the necessary studies
to detenn1ne ifthe street segment meets the required criteria.
(b) The Department of Public Works shall determine the final location of all speed
humps in accordance with safe engineering principles, considering at least the
following cliteria.
(i) Speed humps will usually be placed no closer than 300 feet apart.
(ii) A speed hump shall not be located in front of a driveway or within 50 feet
of an intersection.
(iil) Speed humps should not be located within 250 feet of a traffic control
device.
(iv) A speed hump will nonnalIy be- placed at the property line between the
two properties when possible.
(v) "No Parking" signs may be placed within 50 feet of the approaching side
of the speed hump if deemed necessary by engineering site conditions.
Other factors such as curves and grade changes on the street, emergency access, and safe
sight distances will also be considered by the Public Works Department.
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(c) [Once installed, the speed hump shall be the property of the City, and the
City shall be responsible for appropriate maintenance.]
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Sec.18-134 Application
(a) A request for installation of a speed hump begins with a "Request for Speed
Hump Investigation" in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A being filed with the
Depatiment of Public Works. A group of residents of at least ten (19) properties
abutting on the street segment proposed for a speed hump can make a request.
(b) The Director of Public Works, or his designee, will evaluate all requests and
recommend approval or denial to the City Manager, taking into account the
requirements oftrus Chapter. Requests will be evaluated on an annual basis.
(c) The City may at any time install speed humps when and where it deems
necessary, upon the advice of the Director of Public Works.
See, 18-135 Appeal Process
Ifthe City determines that a speed hump is not wan-anted in a particular sub-division or
on a certain street within the City, a group of residents of at least ten (10) properties
abutting on the street segment proposed for a speed hump, may appeal the decision to the
City Council.
(a) The City Council may overtum the previous decision based on the new
infonnation provided by the citizens.
[Sec.18-136 Removal1
[The City will consider removal of speed hump's upon the request of the Director of
Public Works due to ciI'cumstances such as the addition of traffic lights at an
intersectioll negating the lleed for speed hump's in that location.
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Exhibit A
REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMP INVESTIGATION
CITY OF SCHERTZ
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
10 COMMERCIAL PLACE
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
[Request for (check one) ][0][ placement ][OJ[ removal ofspeed hump(s).]
This request will be processed by the Department of Public Works in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 18; Part IX; of the City's Code of Ordinances.
A. Street Study InfOlmation
Please provide the name of the sh'eet for which a study is requested and the boundades of the street segment.
Traffic studies will be conducted only within the boundades indicated. Please use street names for boundary
limits.
Requested Street:
Boundary Area:
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B. Evidence of Neighborhood Support
Please provide evidence of neighborhood support. TIle attached fonn can be used for this request. Support
must be fi:om residents of at least ten (10) properties abutting the street segment identified in Section A.
C. Contact Petson Infonnation
Please identify a contact person who lives on the identified street segment within the study area boundary;
provided, if the request is being submitted from members of a neighborhood association; the contact person may
be the duly authorized representative of the neighborhood association. The contact person will receive all
cOlTespondence and will be responsible for gathering evidence of support when requested and responding to
City requests for information.
Name: (lfelfljxJ CaA-r-e.?--
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I agree to be the contact person fOl. the above request.
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II.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in' conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Should
any portion or part of this Ordinance be held for any reason invalid, unconstitutional, or
unenforceable, the same shall not be conshued to affect any other valid portion hereof: but all
valid portions hereof shall remain in full force and effect. '
III. '
Tliis Ordinance shall be effective fi"Om and after its final passage and any publication required by
the City Charter.
APPROVED on first reading the '1..fh. day of f11Im.LH , 2005.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the.,J/s.-:
, 2005,
ATTEST:
(S\al 'of City)
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