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ORDINANCE NO. D-2310-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA,
AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 8-22 -
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 8-22(a) should be and the same is hereby amended to read as
follows:
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle in excess of 40 miles per hour on the following
streets:
(1) 116`h Street from Hazel Dell Parkway to East City Limits.
(2) Old Meridian Street from Guilford Road to Main Street.
(3) Westfield Boulevard from 96th Street to 116th Street.
(4) Little Eagle Creek Avenue from 141St Street to 146th Street.
(5) Pennsylvania Street from Old Meridian Street to 103rd Street.
(6) 131st Street from Towne Road to Clay Center Road.
(7) Towne Road from 96th Street to 136th Street.
(8) Ditch Road from 131st Street to 146th Street.
(9) 141st Street from Towne Road to Springmill Road.
(10) 116th Street from Shelborne Road to Springmill Road.
(11) Springmill Road from 96th Street to 146th Street.
(12) 136th Street from Towne Road to Oak Ridge Road/Illinois Street.
(13) Clay Center Road from Main Street to 116th Street.
(14) Hazel Dell Parkway from 96th Street to Main Street.
(15) Gray Road from 96th Street to 106th Street.
(16) Illinois Street from 106th Street to 136th Street.
(17) 106th Street from Gray Road to Hazel Dell Parkway.
(18) 96th Street from West City Limits to Springmill Road.
(19) 106th Street from West City Limits to Springmill Road.
(20) Shelborne Road from 96th Street to 116th Street.
(21) Ditch Road from 96th Street to 116th Street.
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This Ordinance was prepared by Jon Oberlander, Senior, Assistant City Attorney.
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SPONSOR(S): Councilor Carter
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 8-22 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.
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.
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This Ordinance was prepared by Jon Oberlander, Senior Assistant City Attorney.
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SPONSOR(S): Councilor Carter
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PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this , 5+ day of AK ; 2016,
by a vote of _ ayes and it) nays.
COMM
ON COUNCIL FOR THE TY FCA
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R nald E. Carter, President Kevin D. Rider
Sinkam, ce-President
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Laura D. Campbell
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H. Bruce Mffiball
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Carol Schleif
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City o Carmel, a this .7 'T .da of
��►, 2016, at 2 $ �.M.
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C ' tine S. Pauley, , l -Treasurer
Approved �y me, Mayor of the City. of C el, Indiana, this day, of
`�� 2016, at�_M. 1 /11;1
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J nes Brainard, Mayor
This Ordinance was prepared by Jon Oberlander, Senior Assistant City Attorney.
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