HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-05-J08 U-Turn Restrictions_2ND READAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 5, 2018
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 501 of the
Waukee Municipal Code, regarding U-turns within the city limits of the City
of Waukee, Iowa [second reading]
FORMAT:Ordinance
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON:
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the second reading in title only.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Ordinance
PREPARED BY: Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 501, WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING U-TURNS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,
IOWA.
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee has determined that it in the public’s best interest to
clarify Section 501.37 of the Waukee Municipal Code regarding prohibited U-turns at certain
intersections within the City; AND
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1: Section 501.37, Waukee Municipal Code, Prohibited Turning Movements, U-
Turns, is hereby amended as follows:
§501.37 U-Turns. It is unlawful for a driver to make a U-turn except at an intersection;
however, U-turns are prohibited within the Business District, at the following designated
intersections and at intersections where there are automatic traffic signals. (Code of Iowa,
Sec. 321.236[9])
1.At the intersection of SE Florence Drive and SE University Avenue.
2.At the intersection of SE L.A. Grant Parkway/SE Ashworth Drive and SE
University Avenue.
Section 2 Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section, provisions or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the ___ day of ______________, 2018, and approved this ____ day of
______________, 2018.
William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk