Resolution 06-023 Establishing & Revising 3 School Speed Zones CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE. COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 06-023
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THREE REVISED SCHOOL SPEED ZONES;
ESTABLISHING A NEW SCHOOL SPEED ZONE; AND REVISING TWO SCHOOL
SPEED ZONE SIGNS PURSUANT TO SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 9.05.030
WHEREAS, the City Council from time to time may lower the speed limit in response to
increased traffic in and around school property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Spokane Valley Municipal Code Section 9.05.030; which,
in part, provides that the maximum speed limits for streets can be established by ordinance or resolution;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Spokane Valley Municipal Code Section 9.05.030, which,
in part, provides that designated school zones may be signed and enforced in accordance with
Washington Administrative Code Section 392-I51-035; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority under SVMC 9.05.030 to change speed limits, which
is an exercise of the police power of the City to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. Revised School Speed Zones: The following City school speed zones shall be
amended as follows:
• the existing school speed zone at Broadway Avenue from 300 feet west of Progress Road to
300 feet east of St. Charles Road shall be amended to Broadway Avenue. from 300 feet west of Progress
Road to St. Charles Road
• the existing school speed zone at University Road from 18`b Avenue to l5'h Avenue shall be
amended to University Road from 19th Avenue to 16th Avenue
• the existing school speed zone at 24't' Avenue from 600 feet west of Adams Road to Adams
Road shall be amended to 24th Avenue from 300 feet west of Calvin Road to 200 feet east of Adams
Road.
Section 2. Establishing New School Speed Zone: The following City road section shall be
designated as a school speed zone:
• Alki Avenue from Glenn Road to Pierce Road.
Section 3. Revised Signs for School Speed Zones: The following City school speed zones
shall be designated with signs that indicate that the 20 mile per hour speed limit is in effect and
enforceable when the attached beacon flashes and shall state"School Speed Limit 20 When Flashing:"
• Broadway Avenue from 300 feet west of Progress Road to St. Charles Road
• University Road from 19th Avenue to 16th Avenue
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Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence or clause of this Resolution is
for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of
this Resolution.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Adopted this 14th day of November; 2006.
City of Spokane Valley
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Mayor Diana Wilhite
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Approved as to Form:
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Office o'the City Attu ey
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