Beaumont Municipal Code Ch. 10.44 Temporary Street Closures

The City Manager or his/her designee is authorized to temporarily close any City street or public way, or portions thereof, as provided for herein.

(Ord. 953, 9-1-09)

Any street or public way, or portions thereof, may be temporarily closed for celebrations, parades, local special events, and other purposes when, in the opinion of the City Manager or his/her designee, the closing is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use such portions of the street or public way during the temporary closing.

(Ord. 953, 9-1-09)

Upon determining to close any street or public way, or portions thereof, the City Manager or his/her designee shall cause signs, stanchions, barriers, vehicles or other devices to be placed at a location or locations which will give notice to the public indicating that such street or public way or portion thereof is closed to vehicular traffic. All signs shall be placed no later than 72 hours prior to the closure of the street.

(Ord. 953, 9-1-09)

No person shall operate a vehicle upon a street or public way, or any portion thereof, that is temporary closed by order of the City Manager or his/her designee unless such person is expressly authorized to do so.

(Ord. 953, 9-1-09)

In the discretion of the Enforcement Officer, any person violating the provisions of this Chapter 10.44 shall be issued an administrative citation pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Sections 1.17.200 et seq., or shall be guilty of an infraction pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Section 1.16.010. In either case, the amount of the fine shall be in the appropriate amount set forth in Section 1.16.030 of this Code. Each such violation shall be deemed a separate offense as specified in Beaumont Municipal Code Section 1.16.040.

(Ord. 953, 9-1-09)