Who Decides on Traffic Signs and Streets
Summary
Council debated striking old code language that lets the council directly order stop signs or one-way streets. The Public Works Director argued decisions should follow engineering standards, with the council keeping final say on big changes like parking meters. Fisher will redraft the delegation language.
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Requiring a council resolution for every traffic change costs attorney fees paid from the street fund.
Residents get engineering-based traffic decisions and a clear process for requesting changes.
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