Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Imperial Beach Municipal Code Ch. 10.28 Special Speed Zones
Imperial Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Imperial Beach
Cite as: Imperial Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10.28 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 10.28.010. Authority to designate special speed limits.¶
Wherever it has been determined upon the basis of engineering and traffic investigation that the speed permitted by state law on streets within the City be increased or decreased as necessary for safe operation of vehicles, the City Council may, by ordinance action, increase or decrease the prima facie speed limit. The prima facie speed limit shall become operative when signs have been erected on the streets or parts of streets giving notice thereof.
(Prior code §§ 6082, 6082.1; Ord. 53 § 131, 1957; Ord. 456 § 15, 1979)
§ 10.28.020. Special speed zones designated.¶
It is determined that on the basis of a 2022 engineering and traffic survey conducted by STC Traffic, the prima facie speed limit shall be as set forth in this section on those streets or parts of the streets designated when signs are erected giving notice thereof:
| Name of Street or Portion Affected | Declared Prima Facie Speed Limit (in Miles per Hour) |
|---|---|
| 9th Street from State Route 75 to Imperial Beach Boulevard | 30 |
| 9th Street from Imperial Beach Boulevard to south City limits | 30 |
| 13th Street from Cypress Avenue to State Route 75 | 25 |
| 13th Street from State Route 75 to Imperial Beach Boulevard | 30 |
| 13th Street from Imperial Beach Boulevard to Iris Avenue | 30 |
| 15th Street from Imperial Beach Boulevard to Iris Avenue | 30 |
| Connecticut Street from Elm Avenue to Imperial Beach Boulevard | 25 |
| Elm Avenue from Seacoast Drive to 9th Street | 25 |
| Elm Avenue from 9th Street to east City limits | 30 |
| Imperial Beach Boulevard from Seacoast Drive to 4th Street | 30 |
| Imperial Beach Boulevard from 4th Street to 13th Street | 30 |
| Imperial Beach Boulevard from 13th Street to 15th Street | 35 |
| Palm Avenue from Seacoast Drive to 3rd Street | 25 |
| Palm Avenue from 3rd Street to Delaware Street | 30 |
| State Route 75 from north/ |
40 |
| State Route 75 from 9th Street to 13th Street (eastbound) | 40 |
| State Route 75 from 13th Street to 9th Street (westbound) | 40 |
| State Route 75 from 9th Street to north/ |
40 |
| Rainbow Drive from State Route 75 to Palm Avenue | 25 |
| Seacoast Drive from Palm Avenue to Imperial Beach Boulevard | 20 |
| Seacoast Drive from Imperial Beach Boulevard to south City limits | 25 |
(Prior code § 6121; Ord. 53 § 130, 1957; Ord. 266 § 3, 1969; Ord. 401 § 1, 1977; Ord. 412 § 1, 1978; Ord. 450 §§ 1, 2, 1978; Ord. 630 § 1, 1984; Ord. 2001-962 § 1; Ord. 2001-965 § 1; Ord. 2003-1004 § 1; Ord. 2010-1105 § 1; Ord. 2013-1136 § 3; Ord. 2014-1144 § 3; Ord. 2022-1215 § 3)
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