Ordinance No. 75-22-27Sit I►`l:��L�7 �► 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
AMENDING CHAPTER 19, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND
OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, ARTICLE I, GENERAL
PROVISIONS, SECTION 19-6, TRAFFIC CALMING
DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, FOR
SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the need to modify the traffic calming
process to align with the adoption of the Complete Streets Policy.
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the existing code provisions in Section 19-6
which require traffic calming devices to be reviewed by the police department should be
amended to require City Manager review in order to align with the procedures adopted in
Resolution No. 21-61 (Complete Streets Policy).
WHEREAS, broadening Section 19-6 to include Complete Streets improvements as well
as traffic calming devices reflects the goals of Commission to create a comprehensive,
integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design that allow safe and
convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including without limitation,
pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods,
users and operators of public transportation, seniors, children, youth, and families; and
WHEREAS, this revision will create a formal process to implement the Complete Streets
Policy that will improve public health and safety by reducing the risk of injuries and
fatalities from traffic collisions for users of all modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, this tool is available to help evaluate streets so that they are designed with
the safety and convenience of pedestrians and bicyclists in mind and to increase the number
of people walking and bicycling; and
WHEREAS, a balanced transportation system that includes the Complete Streets Policy
is conducive to streets that are lively with people walking and bicycling to everyday
destinations, such as schools, shops, restaurants, businesses, parks, transit, and jobs, which
in turn enhances neighborhood economic vitality and livability; and
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WHEREAS, encouraging people to walk, bicycle, and use public transit saves energy
resources, reduces air pollution, and reduces emissions of global warming gases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON
BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. Regulation Amended. Section 19-6, Traffic calming devices, of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 19-6. - T..affie alming .nevi ,,s Complete Streets Improvements and
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Traffic Calming Devices.
The city commission shall take no action on the installation of any complete streets
improvements or traffic calming devices, including but not limited to sueh as speed
bumps, or -stop signs, chicanes, speed tables or other similar devices unless:
(1) The-pokieedepaFtmeiA City Manager, or such other persons as directed
by the City Manager, has conducted proper
research and declared the area sue improvements or devices fife
bested -to be installed a "tr-affie-sir",-hazard afe&", in compliance with
the City's Complete Streets Policy, and
(2) The installation of such improvements or devices is expected to -ear eet
the situation in said improve and create a comprehensive, integrated
transportation network with infrastructure and design that allow safe and
convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including without
limitation, pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists,
movers or commercial goods, users and operations of public transportation,
seniors, children, youth, and families.
SECTION 2. Conflict. All ordinances, resolutions, official determinations or parts thereof
previously adopted or entered by the City or any of its officials and in conflict with this Ordinance
are repealed to the extent inconsistent herewith.
SECTION 3. Severabilitv. If a court of competent jurisdiction at any time finds any provision of
this Ordinance to be unlawful, illegal, or unenforceable, the offending provision shall be deemed
severable and removed from the remaining provisions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final reading and approval.
PASSED by the City Commission on first reading this day of , 2022.
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PASSED by the City Commission on second and final reading this 20 day of Mkrch'
2022.
CITY ATLANTIC BEACH
Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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B"AI D , City Attorney
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