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Ordinance Reducing the Speed Limit from 35 MPH to 25 MPH Along Chippenham Drive from George Anderson Drive to St. Andrews Drive and All of the Following Streets: Avenshire Circle, Barouche Court, Bishop Court (East and West), Brougham Drive, Carabas Court, Carretta Court, Chariot Court, Durant Court (East and West), Habberline Street, Hearthside Drive, Mayfield Court, New Colony Drive, New Holland Drive, Pollocks Way, Prescott Court, Providence Court, Scots Place (East and West), Steeplechase Road, Taliga Lane, Tumbril Lane, Turgotine Lane, Wagon Court, Yardley Lane (Sponsored by Councilman Rivenbark)
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, N.C.G.S. 20-141 (b) (1) establishes a 35 MPH speed limit within municipal corporate limits for all vehicles, unless stated otherwise.
WHEREAS, N.C.G.S. 20-141 (e) permits Wilmington City Council to assign a lower speed limit on public streets.
WHEREAS, N.C.G.S. 160A-77 (b1) authorizes Wilmington City Council to adopt official schedules listing traffic and parking regulations and restrictions that apply to certain streets, parts of streets, and public vehicular areas.
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 of the Wilmington City Code provides that certain regulations and restrictions are to be set upon official traffic schedules, as amended from time to time by the City Manager under the authority of Chapter 5, or by Wilmington City Council.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED:
Section 1. Article II, Section 8 (a) (3) of the Official Traffic Schedules of the City of Wilmington is hereby amended by adding:
“Chippenham Drive between George Anderson Drive and St. Andrews Drive.”
“Avenshire Circle in its entirety.”
“Barouche Court in its entirety.”
”Bishop Court (East and West) in its entirety.”
“Brougham Drive in its entirety.””
”Carabas Court in its entirety.”
“Carretta Court in its entirety.”
“Chariot Court in its entirety.”
“Durant Court (East and West) in its entirety.”
“Habberline Street in its entirety.”
“Hearthside Drive in its entirety.”
“Mayfield Court in its entirety.”
“New Colony Drive in its entirety.”
“New Holland Drive in its entirety.”
“Pollocks Way in its entirety.”
“Prescott Court in its entirety.”
“Providence Court in its entirety.”
“Scots Place (East and West) in its entirety.”
“Steeplechase Road in its entirety.”
“Taliga Lane in its entirety.”
“Tumbril Lane in its entirety.”
“Turgotine Lane in its entirety.”
“Wagon Court in its entirety.”
“Yardley Lane in its entirety.”
Section 2. A violation of this ordinance shall subject the offender to the penalties set forth in Section 5-122 of the Wilmington Code.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed severable, and such holdings shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its adoption, subject to the erection of appropriate signs.