The city hereby establishes authority by this section to grant the City Council the right to change, modify and or impose certain restrictions such as; but not limited to, traffic flow, stop and other road signs, traffic lights, speed limits, weight restrictions, closures, that it deems necessary to certain streets and highways under the state's jurisdiction but within the city limits. This authority will enable City Council to quickly address issues and concerns that are a high priority to its citizens and business owners and which they believe is in the best interest of public safety and welfare. This ordinance specifically states that the City Council by majority vote or, the Chief of Police of the City of Weirton, in matters that the Chief of Police would deem emergent, shall have the authority to change, modify and/or impose certain restrictions such as but not limited to traffic flow, stop and other road signs, traffic lights, speed limits, weight restrictions, closures that it deems necessary to certain streets and highways under the state's jurisdiction but within the city limits.
(Ord. 1793, passed 9-8-15)