HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-195 N.C.S. 12/07/2009Resolution No. 2009-195 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING MULTI-WA1' STOP SIGN WARRANTS
FOR STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF PETALIJMA
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code Section 21100 (d) allows local authorities to
adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution to regulate traffic by means of official
traffic control devices; and,
WHEREAS, currently, the City of Petaluma uses the stop sign warrants established by
the State of California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS); and,
WHEREAS, Caltrans stop sign warrants are not appropriate for City streets; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, local multi-way stop sign warrants will
allow for installation of multi-way stop signs on City of Petaluma streets when one of the
following conditions are met:
1. An accident problem, as indicated by three or more reported collisions in any 12-
month period, or five or more collisions in any 24-month period, of a type susceptible
to correction by a multi-way stop installation.
2. Minimum Traffic Volumes:
a) The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches must
average at least 300 vehicles per hour for any four hours of an average day; and
b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway
must average at least 100 vehicles per hour for the same four hours; or
c) When the intersection is contiguous to a public or private school, a center serving
the visually, mentally, or physically impaired, or a recreation center or playground
used by children under 12-years old, the minimum volume warrant will be
required for only a single peak hour.
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3. Sight Distance:
The uncorrectable stopping sight distance on the major street approach(es) for
vehicles or pedestrians crossing the roadway at the intersection is less than 160 feet.
4. Environmental Determination
The stop sign warrant policy is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14, California Code of Regulations,
Section 15301, because it represents a policy for the addition of safety devices in
existing streets and does not represent an expansion of use.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ppr d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at, a Regular meeting on the 7`~ day of December, fo m:
2009, by the following vote:
City Att ey
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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