Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Fountain Valley Municipal Code Ch. 10.24 Speed Limits and Zones
Fountain Valley Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fountain Valley
Cite as: Fountain Valley Municipal Code Chapter 10.24 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 10.24.010. Changes to prima facie local speed limits.¶
It is determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic survey that the speed permitted by California Vehicle Code Section 22352 as applicable upon the following local streets shall be as set forth in this section on those streets or parts of streets designated in this section when signs are erected giving notice thereof:
| Roadway | Segment | Declared Prima Facie Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhurst Street | Garfield Avenue to north city limits | 45 mph |
| Bushard Street | Garfield Avenue to north city limits | 45 mph |
| Condor Avenue | Euclid Street to Mt. Washington Street | 35 mph |
| Edinger Avenue | Magnolia Street to Santa Ana River | 45 mph |
| Ellis Avenue | Newland Street to Euclid Street | 45 mph |
| Euclid Street | Ellis Avenue to north city limits | 45 mph |
| Foster Street | Phillips Avenue to Talbert Avenue | 25 mph |
| Garfield Avenue | Newland Street to Ward Street | 45 mph |
| Grace Avenue | Mt. Herrmann Street to Euclid Street | 40 mph |
| Harbor Boulevard | Edinger Avenue to north city limits | 45 mph |
| Harbor Boulevard | Heil Avenue to Edinger Avenue | 45 mph |
| Harbor Boulevard | Santa Ana River to Heil Avenue | 45 mph |
| Heil Avenue | Magnolia Street to Brookhurst Street | 45 mph |
| Heil Avenue | Euclid Street to Harbor Boulevard | 45 mph |
| Lilac Avenue | East of Harbor Boulevard | 35 mph |
| Lilac Avenue | West of Harbor Boulevard | 35 mph |
| Los Jardines East | All areas north and south of Slater Avenue | 25 mph |
| Los Jardines West | All areas north and south of Slater Avenue | 25 mph |
| Magnolia Street | Garfield Avenue to Edinger Avenue | 45 mph |
| Mt. Herrmann Street | Newhope Street to Slater Avenue | 35 mph |
| Mt. Washington Street | Condor Avenue to Talbert Avenue | 35 mph |
| Newhope Street | Euclid Avenue to Edinger Avenue | 40 mph |
| Newland Street | Garfield Avenue to Warner Avenue | 45 mph |
| Phillips Avenue | Brookhurst Street to Foster Street | 25 mph |
| Recreation Circle | Magnolia Street to cul-de-sac | 25 mph |
| San Mateo Street | Slater Avenue to Warner Avenue | 30 mph |
| Slater Avenue | Newland Street to Brookhurst Street | 45 mph |
| Slater Avenue | Brookhurst Street to Euclid Street | 40 mph |
| Slater Avenue | Euclid Street to Santa Ana River | 45 mph |
| Southpark Avenue | Euclid Street to Newhope Street | 30 mph |
| Talbert Avenue | Newland Street to Santa Ana River | 45 mph |
| Ward Street | Edinger Avenue to north city limits | 40 mph |
| Ward Street | Garfield Avenue to Warner Avenue | 45 mph |
| Warner Avenue | Newland Street to Santa Ana River | 45 mph |
(Ord. 701 § 2, 1973; Ord. 1073 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1163 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1171 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1193 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1251 § 1, 1996; Ord. 1253 § 1, 1996; Ord. 1325 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1329 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1449 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1522 § 1, 2017)
§ 10.24.020. Regulation of speed by traffic signals.¶
The city traffic engineer 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. 415 § 14.1, 1966)
§ 10.24.030. Maximum speed limit—Fountain Valley Recreation and Cultural Center roadways.¶
(a) No person shall drive any vehicle upon the roadways of the Fountain Valley Recreation and Cultural Center at a speed greater than fifteen miles per hour.
(b) Violation of this section shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars.
(Ord. 791 § 1, 1976)
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