HomeMy WebLinkAboutord2017-058strikeWHAIL'UM
CUUIVI'Y
C'UUV(.IL A(iLIVDA BILL NO.
Date Date Received in Council Ofrce Agenda Dale Assi ned to:
CLEARANCES
Initial
Originator:
JPR
*"
z +/ �
E I V E D
711112017
Council -
Introduction
Division Head:
/PR
!.
712512017
Council -
f
J
JUN 3 0 2017
Hearin
Dept. Head:
l
8/8/2017
PW / Council
Prosecutor:
/',
yCfi
�{�//ajAr
L nA n'
�rl�'COUNCIL �`' COUNTY
9/12/2017
PW / Council
/Council
Purchasrn� /Bud el.•
�
10/10/2017
PW
Executive:
-a9�
,%
10/24/2017
Public Hearing
TITLEOFMCPaNT. •
An Ordinance Regarding Establishment of Speed Limits on portions of North Shore Road
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Memo to County Executive and County Council
Z Vicinity Map
3. Petition to Reduce Speed
4. Speed Limit Ordinance
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a (X ) Yes ( ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
hearing? Requested Date:
7/25/2017
SUMMARYSTATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (if this item is an ordinance or requires a public
!rearing, you must provide the language for use in Cite required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate.
Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
To comply with RCW 46.61.415, at the direction of the County Council, it is found necessary and expedient
to modify speed limits on portions of North Shore Road
COMMITTEE ACTION. •
COUNCIL ACTION:
8/8/2017: Held in Committee
7/11/2017: Introduced 7 -0
7/25/2017: Held in Committee
9/12/2017: Forwarded to Council for introduction
8/8/2017: Held in Committee
with an amendment to make the speed limit 30
9/12/2017: Held in Committee !
mph instead of 35 mph (held in committee)
10/10/2017: Amended and Introduced 7 -0
10/10/2017: Amended and Recommended no pass. Zone version
10 /24/2017: Adopted 6 -1, Donovan opposed, Ord. 2017 -058
V
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
!
Number:
Ord. 2017 -058
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the County's website at: www.co.whatcom.wa.us /council.
North Shore - No Pass Final
PROPOSED BY: Public Works - EngineerLng
INTRODUCTION DATE: 10/10/2017
ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -05$
AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.04, ESTABLISHING THE
SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF NORTH SHORE ROAD
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council is authorized under RCW 46.61.415
to establish speed limits on certain County roads; and
WHEREAS, a request to lower the speed limit on North Shore Road was
submitted by local residents; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer is forwarding this request to the County
Council to formally establish a new speed limit on North Shore Road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that
the speed limit on North Shore Road is hereby established as follows:
30 mph on North Shore Road from Lakeshore Road easterly to the westerly
side of Smith Creek located in Sections 30, 31 and 32, Township 38 North, Range 4
East, W.M. and Section 5, Township 37 North, Range 4 East, W.M.
35 mph on North Shore Road from Y Road easterly to Lakeshore Road,
located in Section 30, Township 38 North, Range 4 East, W.M.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Whatcom County Code Chapter 10.04 is
hereby amended to reflect the above speed limits, as outlined in Exhibit A to this
ordinance.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the County Engineer is hereby directed to
post the appropriate signs and roadway markings in order to designate the 30MPH
section of North Shore Road as a No Passing zone.
BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that the County Engineer is hereby directed to
post the appropriate signs and that the Whatcom County Sheriff and the
Washington State Patrol be notified by a copy of this ordinance.
,AD t�- is, 24th day of
0. th
Alf
ATTES_ ' ` �� j+' •.
.0 ;
Dana Br6wn -Mavis Cvundil Clerk
APPROVED'AS TO PCYRlvf:
Civil Deputy Prosecutor
October r 2017.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
ATCOM O ASHINGTON
r uchanan, Council Chair
(Appr ( Den}q
Jack Louws` Exec t ve
Date: / d? . / 7
WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 10.04
SPEED LIMITS
10.04.040 Thirty miles per hour.
The speed limit shall be 30 miles per hour on the following roads and streets:
NORTH SHORE DRIVE. North Shore Road from Lakeshore Road easterly to the westerly
side of Smith Creek located in Sections 30, 31 and 32, Township 38 North, Range 4 East
W.M. and Section 5, Township 37 North, Range 4 East, W.M.
10.04.050 Thirty-five miles 12er hour — Maximum generally.
The speed limit for all county roads within the unincorporated areas of Whatcom County
shall be 35 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.
NORTH SHORE DRIVE. North Shore Road from Y Road easterly to Lakeshore Road,
located in Section 30, Township 38 North, Range 4 East, W.M.
10.04.060 Forty miles per hour.
The speed limit shall be 40 miles per hour on the following roads and streets:
a e• I M = M 11re.1 ■ =ell s ■
3
O�l 3?JOHSDNi
nnoi dnbs z
LO
1sIn0GNn
c V3
W
� 'Nl
AV8 31VOV
c
E
N
LQ
U
0
Q
r
� a
w J
n <
G�J 3AVl OV01 L) al
�5 NIAOVH�
ON NO1
W
„h
la
R
..
�VE
3AV �V1N31210
I
m
z�
V�
w M
cn (/) Li
Q J O Q
U W Q
�
W z U
w O:f z D
Ld D
0,
•r
Y H11V�J6
Y
W
W