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Commission adopts new 15 mph school-zone limits, rejects snow-placement ordinance and defines snow-route thresholds
Summary
Leeds commissioners adopted an ordinance making certain school-area streets 15 mph, rejected an ordinance that would limit where businesses and contractors may deposit snow, and approved a snow-route ordinance (3-inch accumulation threshold referenced) to establish enforcement triggers.
The City of Leeds commission voted on several ordinances affecting traffic, snow removal and parking.
Speed and school-zone changes: The Safety Chief described a proposed amendment to Title 7, Chapter 71 that adjusts speed zones near the school and narrows one segment to 15 mph because the roadway is narrow and has pedestrian activity. Commissioners and residents debated whether a 15-mph posted speed should be all year or only when children are present and whether flashing lights would better alert drivers. The commission approved the second reading and adopted ordinance 11-07-24, making…
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