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ORDINANCE NO. D-2314-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA,
AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 8-18
Synopsis: Amends speed limit zones on certain City streets.
WHEREAS, the City of Carmel, Indiana, has the authority to establish motor vehicle speed limits
pursuant to Indiana Code § 9-21-5-6 and City Code Section 8-15; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council now finds it necessary to establish certain speed limits on certain
City streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing Recitals. are fully incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Carmel City Code Section 8-18(a) should be and the same is hereby amended to read as
follows':
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle in excess of 15' miles per hour on the
following:
(1) Emerson Road from 4th Avenue. Southwest to Sherman Drive.
(2) All Carmel Clay Schools grounds located within the City's corporate limits.
(3) Yd Avenue NW from Main Street to Heritage Lane/Legacy Lane.
(4) 5th Street SE from 1" Avenue SE to Heather Drive.
(5) Abney Highland Drive.
(6) Abney Pointe Drive.
(7) Carmelaire Drive.
(8) Equality Boulevard.
(9) Lark Drive from Parkview Place to North End.
Section 3. The Carmel Street Department is directed to promptly add the appropriate signage to
fulfill the mandates contained in this Ordinance upon its passage.
Section 4. The remaining provisions of Carmel City Code Sections 8-18 are not affected by this
Ordinance and shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. All prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance
are hereby repealed, to the extent of such inconsistency only, as of the effective date of this Ordinance.
However, the repeal or amendment by this Ordinance of any other ordinance does not affect any rights or
liabilities accrued, penalties incurred or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
Those rights, liabilities and proceedings are continued and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under
such repealed or amended ordinance as if this Ordinance had not been adopted.
Ordinance D-2314-16
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This Ordinance was prepared by Jon Oberlander, Senior Assistant City Attorney.
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SPONSOR(S): Councilor Carter
Section 6. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as
enforcement of same can be given the same effect.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage,
execution by the Mayor, and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this l� day of 2016,
by a vote of -� ayes and nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE Y F CAR
Ronald H."Carter, President / evin D. Rider
Sue F' , Vice -P esident Carol Schleif
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Laura D. Campbell
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C ' tine S. Pauley; Clerk-Treasur
Presented by me to the Mayor of the CiY o Carmel,
V5 M' 2016, at
Christine S. Pauley,
L5 fday of
A proved e, Mayor of the Cit C el, Indiana, this da of
2016, at ��
� Ja s Brainard, Mayor
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This Ordinance was prepared by Jon Oberlander, Senior Assistant City Attorney.
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