Chapter 12.40
ALLEYS

Sections:

12.40.010   Purpose.

12.40.020   Adoption of resolution-Findings required.

12.40.030   Duration of restriction.

12.40.040   Permits required for improvements in public right-of-way.

12.40.050   Signs required.

12.40.060   Limitation.

12.40.070   Access for utilities, freight, emergency and municipal services.

12.40.080   Procedures.

12.40.010 Purpose.

   The provisions of this chapter shall apply to and control the installation of gates, barriers or other control devices to restrict vehicular or pedestrian traffic through alleys as authorized by Section 21102.1 of the California Vehicle Code. This chapter shall not apply to or affect any closure or abandonment of a street or alley pursuant to any other provisions of state law or this code. (Prior code § 38.17.250)

12.40.020 Adoption of resolution-Findings required.

   The city council may adopt a resolution authorizing the restriction of vehicular or pedestrian traffic through any alley or alleys pursuant to this chapter by means of gates, barriers, or other control devices, when the city council finds that such restriction is necessary for the protection or preservation of the public peace, safety, health, or welfare. (Prior code § 38.17.251)

12.40.030 Duration of restriction.

   Any restriction of vehicular or pedestrian traffic authorized pursuant to Section 12.40.020 of this chapter shall remain in effect for such period of time as specified in the city council's resolution authorizing such restriction, or if no time period is specified, until the city council finds that such restriction is no longer necessary for the protection or preservation of the public peace, safety, health, or welfare. (Prior code § 38.17.252)