§ 71.01. Speed zones.

(a)

For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

Chief of police. The chief of the city police department.

Municipal streets. All dedicated rights-of-way within the city limits, except state highways or connecting links or extensions thereof, and county-maintained roads.

(b)

The Chief of Police, in accordance with the procedures set forth in F.S. § 316.189, may determine and declare a reasonable and safe speed limit on any municipal street or portion thereof, which shall be effective at all times during hours of daylight or darkness, or at such other times as may be determined, as the appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected. The procedure for establishing speed zones shall be as follows:

(1)

Prior to establishing a new speed zone or changing an existing speed zone, the chief of police shall conduct an investigation to determine if the change is reasonable and in conformity with the criteria promulgated by the state department of transportation.

(2)

Prior to posting signs establishing a new speed zone or changing an existing speed zone, the chief of police shall present to the city council his proposal concerning new speed zones and obtain the council's approval of the proposal.

('78 Code, § 20-3; Ord. 81-30, passed 5-12-81)