ARTICLE 04
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

SECTION:

15.04.01: Approval To Install Traffic Signals And Establish Limited Parking And Tow Away Zones

15.04.02: Installation Prior To Enforcement

15.04.03: Obedience To Devices

15.04.04: Installation Of Traffic Signals

15.04.05: Installation Of Street Name Signs

15.04.06: Lane Markings On Roadways

15.04.07: Removal Or Relocation Of Devices And Markings

15.04.08: Intersection Turns

15.04.09: Restricted Turns

15.04.10: Right Turns Against Stop Signals

15.04.11: Yield Signs

15.04.12: Blocking Of Intersections Prohibited

15.04.13: Installation Of Stop Signs

15.04.01: APPROVAL TO INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND ESTABLISH LIMITED PARKING AND TOW AWAY ZONES:

The installation of traffic signals and establishment of limited parking and tow away zones within the city shall be approved by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 0-01-1147, 3-14-2001)

15.04.02: INSTALLATION PRIOR TO ENFORCEMENT:

No provision of the state vehicle code or of this chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator unless appropriate signs are in place and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person, giving notice of such provisions of the traffic laws. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

15.04.03: OBEDIENCE TO DEVICES:

The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto and placed in accordance with the traffic regulations of this city unless otherwise directed by a police officer. The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to emergency calls, shall be exempted from said requirements. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

15.04.04: INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS:

Upon recommendation of the city engineer and city manager, the city council may authorize the installation of mechanical traffic signals at those intersections where traffic conditions are such as to require that the flow of traffic be alternately interrupted and released in order to prevent or relieve traffic congestion, or to protect life or property from exceptional hazard. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

15.04.05: INSTALLATION OF STREET NAME SIGNS:

Street name signs shall be installed at all intersections in the city. Whenever a traffic signal is installed, a street name sign shall be erected and maintained so as to be visible to the principal flow of traffic. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)