HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2001-044 designating the town engineer with jurisdiction over placement of regulatory signs MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2001-44
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA
TO DESIGNATE THE TOWN ENGINEER AS THE OFFICIAL WITH JURISDICTION OVER
PLACEMENT OF REGULATORY SIGNS.
WHEREAS, Council currently has jurisdiction over the placement of regulatory signs; and
WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statute § 28-643 allows local anthodties to place and maintain
traffic control devices as they deem necessary to regulate, warn or guide traffic; and
WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statute § 28-641 requires that a manual of uniform traffic
control devices be adopted by the government body with jurisdiction over traffic control; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana has adopted the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD); and
WHEREAS, the MUTCD section iA-3.1 gives authority for placement of traffic control
devices to the public body or designated official having jurisdiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, to transfer authority for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices
within the Town to the Town Engineer.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, tkis
22nd day of May, 2001.
ATTEST: TON, JR.
~own C, er k
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
As Town Attorney and not personally
EXHIBIT "A"
EXAMPLE
MARANA
TOWN OF MARANA
SPEED REGULATION '
The Town Engineer of the Town of Marana, having been given authority for the placement and
maintenance of traffic control devices within Town limits per Town Resolution #2001-44, iS empowered
by Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) {}28-703 to determine and declare a safe and reasonable maximum
speed limit on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation.
Pursuant to this authority, the Town Engineer of the Town of Marana, determines and declares the
following maximum speed to be reasonable and safe on the section of roadways within Town limits as
designated below:
On: Street name For a distance of: length in miles
Beginning: milepost or intersection Ending: milepost or intersection
The maximum speed set forth above shalI be effective at all times, but does not supercede the directive
of A.R.S. {} 28-701.A, requiting that a driver shall exercise prudence in determining a safe driving speed
given the circumstances, conditions and actual and potential hazards then existing.
The maximum speed established by this regulation shall be effective as of the date of installation of R2-
1 speed limit sign(s).
This regulation rescinds and revokes any and all previous regulations fi.xing the maximum speed limit on
the above section of roadway.
This regulation is adopted this date day of month, 2001, by the Town Engineer of the Town of Marana.
Farhad Moghimi, P.E.
Director of Public Works/Town Engineer
Sign Code: Number of signs installed:
Installation Date: Installed by:
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EXHIBIT "B"
EXAMPLE
TOWN OF MARANA MARANA
PARKING REGUL,4TION ~ ~/ t %
The Town Engineer of the Town of Marana, having been given authority for the placement and
maintenance of traffic control devices within Town limits per Town Resolution ;02001-44, is empowered
by Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) §28-874.C to prohibit or restrict stopping, standing, or parking on
any highway where it has been determined that such action is-dangerous or unduly inhibits the free
movement of traffic.
Pursuant to this authority, the'Town Engineer of the Town of Marana, determines and declares that tyre
of action shall be prohibited within the right-of-way of the following areas herein set forth:
On: Street name For a distance of: length in miles
Beginning: milepost or intersection Endin. g: milepost or intersection
The parking regulation set forth above shall be effective at all times, and no person shall stop, stand or
park a vehicle in violation of the restrictions stated on the sign(s).
Prohibition of parking in the areas established by this regulation shall be effective as of the date of
installation of the R 7 or R8 regulatory sign(s)..
This regulation rescinds and revokes any and all previous regulations regarding the parking, standing, or
stopping of vehictes along the section of roadway established herein.
This regulation is adopted this date day of month, 2001, by the Town Engineer of the Town of Marana.
Farhad Moghimi, P.E.
Director of Public Works/Town Engineer
Sign Code: Number of signs installed:
Installation Date: Installed by:
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