HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Bringing Traffic Definitions into conformance with 1995 Code of Iowa ORDINANCE NO. 3392
AN ORDINANCE,TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SUBSECTIONS 26.1(1)AND (2)AS THEY
NOW EXIST AND ENACTING NEW SUBSECTIONS 26.1(1) AND (2) FOR
THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING CODE CITATIONS AND DEFINITIONS INTO
CONFORMANCE WITH THE 1995 CODE OF IOWA;REPEALING ANY AND
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Subsection 26.1(1)as it now exists and enacting a new Subsection 26.1(1)as follows:
"(1) The definitions contained in Iowa Code of 1995 Section 321.1 shall be the definitions
for those same words and phrases whenever used in this chapter,except as follows:
(a) In subsection 321.1(20)the phrase"director of transportation" shall be"City
Manager";
(b) In subsection 321.1(81)and(33)the phrase"highway"shall be"street";and
(c) Subsections 321.1(34)and(3)shall not apply.
(2) The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them:
(a) Alley means a thoroughfare twenty-four(24) feet or less in width, laid out,
established and platted as such,by constituted authority.
(Ord.No. 843,Sec. 103.1, Code 1956, Sec. 25-3.1) [State Law Ref. Iowa Code Sec.
321.1(3)]
(b) Curb loading zone means a space adjacent to a curb,indicated by a sign or curb
marking,reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or
material.
(Ord. No. 843, Sec. 103.10: Code 1956, Sec. 25-3.10)
(c) Holidaysinder this chapter are: January 1st,Memorial Day,Independence Day,
Labor Day,Veterans Day,Thanksgiving Day as proclaimed by the president or governor,Christmas,
and the following Monday,whenever any of the foregoing holidays fall on a Sunday,and such other
holidays as are set aside by mayor's proclamation.
(Ord No.343,Sec. 101.17;Code 1956, Sec. 25-1.17; Ord.No. 2398,Sections 1, 2, 4-
8-72.)
(d) Laned roadway means a roadway which is divided into two(2)or more clearly
marked lanes for vehicular traffic. [State Law Ref Iowa Code Sec. 321.1(34)]
(Ord. No. 843, Sec. 103.5; Code 1956.. Sec. 25-3.5.)
(e) A stop,when required,means complete cessation of movement.
(Ord.No. 843, Sec. 101.15; Code 1956, Sec. 25-1.15)"
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a simple misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed$100 or by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict, if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 23rd day of July , 1996.
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Sandra L. Ryan,City Clerk Larry R.Cu is,Mayor
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