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Council approves tighter limits on selling automobiles on public streets; police to lead rollout
Summary
Cedar City amended Ordinance 35‑13 to further restrict the sale of automobiles on public streets, clarifying the rule applies to streets with speed limits of 25 mph or less; Police Chief Darren Adams said the ordinance text was updated to match the summary council reviewed and that the department will coordinate public outreach.
The Cedar City Council approved an ordinance amendment to further restrict the sale of automobiles on public streets (ordinance 35‑13) during its May 7 action meeting.
Police Chief Darren Adams told the council he revised the ordinance text to match the summary the council discussed at a prior meeting and made one additional modification requested by council members. The ordinance as adopted clarifies that the restriction applies on streets with a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less; the explanatory whereas language in the summary had used the phrase “high speed streets” and staff clarified the operative limit in the legal text.
Councilmembers asked practical questions about enforcement and public outreach. One councilmember asked whether the police department was prepared for a public‑relations rollout once the ordinance takes effect; Chief Adams confirmed the department would work with city communications staff and recommended a transition plan to reduce confusion among residents. The council approved the amendment by voice vote.
The ordinance change replaces previous language that referenced ownership or legal interest with wording focused on where a vehicle “resides,” a change staff said better matched the council’s intent. Staff and council agreed to coordinate public education before enforcement begins.
