File #: 25-0675   
On agenda: 9/9/2025 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Recommended Action(s)
 		1. Conduct first hearing on an Ordinance to amend Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Section 11.24.070, to reflect various changes to the Ordinance Code as a result of recent traffic studies; waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set second hearing for October 21, 2025; 2. Designate County Counsel to prepare a fair adequate summary of the proposed Ordinance; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1).
Attachments: 1. Agenda Item, 2. Attachment A - Vicinity Map, 3. Attachment B - Speed Zone Ordinance (Redline), 4. Attachment C - Engineering and Traffic Survey, 5. Speed Zone Ordinance, 6. On file with Clerk - Ordinance Summary
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DATE: September 9, 2025

TO: Board of Supervisors

SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning

SUBJECT: Amendment of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to Modify the Chapter on Speed Limits

RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Conduct first hearing on an Ordinance to amend Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Section 11.24.070, to reflect various changes to the Ordinance Code as a result of recent traffic studies; waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set second hearing for October 21, 2025;

2. Designate County Counsel to prepare a fair adequate summary of the proposed Ordinance; and

3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1).
REPORT
The recommended actions pertain to two speed zones, or road locations, or portions of the road, defined by cross streets and/or the incorporated jurisdictional boundaries, within the boundary of Fresno County (Attachment A - Map). Two new speed zones were studied for an established speed limit and are proposed for adoption into the Ordinance (Attachment B - Ordinance Redline). The Vicinity Map displays locations of proposed new speed zones. The speed limits are intended to improve traffic safety and service to be consistent with existing conditions. This item pertains to speed zones in District 5.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):

If the recommended actions are not approved by your Board, the Speed Limits chapter of the Fresno County Ordinance Code will remain unchanged.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The estimated cost to install speed limit signs is $1,095 for materials and $1,100 for labor and equipment for a total estimated cost of $2,195. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department of Public Works and Planning - Roads Org 4510 FY 2025-26 Recommended Budget.

DISCUSSION:

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