Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 3 — Public Safety›Chapter 3-5 — Traffic
Walnut Creek Municipal Code Art. 15 Special Speed Zones
Walnut Creek Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Walnut Creek
Cite as: Walnut Creek Municipal Code Article 15 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 3-5.1501. Speed Limits – Signs.¶
The City Council shall by resolution designate the speed limit on those streets where speed limits other than those prescribed by state law are necessary for the safe and orderly movement of traffic. These speed limits shall be based on an engineering and traffic study conducted by the City Transportation Engineer. Upon the adoption of such resolution, the City Transportation Engineer shall direct the installation of signs giving notice thereof.
(§ 1, Ord. 1338, eff. February 2, 1978)
§ 3-5.1502. Speed Regulation by Traffic Signals.¶
The City Transportation 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.
(§ 1, Ord. 1338, eff. February 2, 1978)
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