Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chowchilla Municipal Code Ch. 10.20 Speed Limits
Chowchilla Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Chowchilla
Cite as: Chowchilla Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04
10.20.010 - State speed limit increased in certain zones.¶
It is determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the speed permitted by state laws upon the following streets is less than is necessary for safe operation of vehicles thereon by reason of the designation and sign posting of said streets as through highways and/or by reason of widely spaced intersections, and it is declared that the prima facie speed limit shall be as hereinafter set forth in this chapter on those streets or parts of streets designated in this article when signs are erected giving notice thereof.
Speed Limits
| Ventura Avenue, Third Street to 15th Street | 30 mph |
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;hn0; (Ord. 297-79 § 1, 1979; Ord. 286-78 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 12-93)
10.20.020 - State speed limits decreased in certain zones.¶
It is determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the speed permitted by the state law outside of business and residence districts as applicable upon the following streets is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist upon such streets, and it is declared that the prima facie speed limit shall be as set forth in this section on those streets or parts of streets designated as follows when signs are erected giving notice thereof.
Speed Limits
| Chowchilla Boulevard: 3000 South of Route 233 to North End | 40 mph |
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| Airport Road: Avenue 25 to 1100 feet Southerly | 25 mph |
| Avenue 25: Road 16 to Airport Entrance | 35 mph |
| Howell Road: Ventura Avenue to North City Limit | 25 mph |
;hn0; (Ord. 286-78 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 12-94)
10.20.030 - Timing of traffic signals to regulate speed.¶
The city administrator is authorized to regulate the timing of traffic signals so as to permit the movement of traffic in an orderly and safe manner at speeds slightly at variance from the speeds otherwise applicable within the district or at intersections, and shall erect appropriate signs giving notice thereof.
(Ord. 286-78 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 12-95)
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