1977-471RESOLUTION NO. 77R- 471
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION No. 6773.
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim has adopted Resolution
No. 6773 pertaining to traffic regulation devices and the
standards of installation thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to rescind said Resolution
and adopt a new resolution establishing standards for the in-
stallation of traffic control devices.
WHEREAS, continued growth of the City of Anaheim is
causing corresponding growth to the volume of traffic over and
across the City streets in the City of Anaheim and with such
growth there has been an increase in the demand for various
types of traffic controls by individuals and groups of citizens
in the City of Anaheim; and
WHEREAS, valuable time is consumed by the City Council
in considering the individual demands in regard to such controls;
and
WHEREAS, in order to reduce the frequency of such
involved hearings and discussions for traffic controls, it is
deemed necessary to set minimum standards for the installation
of traffic control devices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Anaheim that the following standards be adopted for
the installation of traffic control devices as follows:
1. TWO -WAY STOP SIGNS STANDARDS.
Recognizing the principle that stop signs are not a
substitute for speed regulations and other regulatory measures,
but are intended to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic at
intersections and further recognizing the principle that indis-
criminate use of stop signs tends to hamper rather than aid in
the safe and efficient flow of traffic, and that use of stop
signs at intersections where not warranted will tend to create
disrespect for stop signs in general and will tend to lessen
the self- enforcing adherence of the general public to compliance
with the stop sign installation, the following standards are
adopted for installation of two -way stop signs:
a. Visibility shall be so restricted as to have a
safe approach speed at less than 15 miles per hour.
b. That three or more right angle collisions have
been reported in the preceding twelve months,
and experience indicates stop signs can be
reasonably expected to reduce collision potential.
c. That there are a minimum of 50 vehicles per hour
on the major street (average per hour any eight
hours of the day) and the intersection does not
qualify for four -way stop intersection.
d. That the geometrics of the intersection are such
that in the opinion of the Traffic Engineer stop
signs are required.
2. FOUR -WAY STOP SIGN STANDARDS.
Recognizing the same principles applicable to two -way
stop signs and in addition, recognizing the principle that stop
signs should be utilized to facilitate the flow of traffic on
major streets by requiring the secondary streets to stop before
entering, the installation of four -way stop signs should be
restricted to those intersections where both streets entering
the intersection carry a like, significant amount of traffic,
the standards for such are as follows:
a. A minimum hourly average (for any six hours)
volume of 400 vehicles entering the intersection
from all approaches with at least 40 percent of
the total entering from the minor or secondary
street.
b. A minimum hourly average (for any six hours)
volume of 400 vehicles entering the intersection
on the main approach and a pedestrian volume of
at least 150 pedestrians per hour crossing the
main street during the same six hours.
c. Four or more reported accidents in a twelve -month
period susceptible of correction by the installa-
tion of four -way stops.
3. YIELD RIGHT OF WAY SIGNS STANDARDS.
The use of "Yield" signs in lieu of stop signs has led
to many misinterpretations. Therefore, "Yield" signs are not to
be used at right angle intersections. "Yield" signs should be
limited in use to the following:
a. At intersections where right -turn lanes are
separated from through lanes by median islands.
b. At skewed intersections where right -turn lanes
are separated from all other traffic lanes.
c. At intersections where lanes merge at acute angles.
d. It is determined by the Traffic Engineer that such
"Yield" signs are necessary.
4. TRAFFIC SIGNALS STANDARDS.
Warrants for the installation of traffic signal devices
are set forth in the California Manual of Traffic Control Devices,
Chapter 9, Section 9 -01.3.
a. That the City of Anaheim hereby adopts the "Traffic
Manual," State of California, Chapter 9, Section
9- 01.3.
b. That priority for traffic signal installation will
be outlined in the "Anaheim Traffic Signal Plan."
Such plan to be updated prior to budget preparation
by the Traffic Engineer.
5. PARKING RESTRICTIONS--STANDARDS.
Recognizing the principle that the restriction of
parking on streets is intended as a traffic measure to improve
the conditions of traffic flow over the streets, the following
standards are set forth for parking restrictions:
a. Standards for Green Zones: Green zones denoting
limited parking shall be placed only at locations
where short time parking limits are expected to
benefit the motoring public as determined by the
Traffic Engineer. In no event shall green zones
be more closely adjacent than 400 feet in a block
or a maximum of 2 zones in any block of less than
400 feet. No more than one -half of any block
shall be occupied by a green zone.
b. Standards for Loading Zones (Yellow): Loading
zones denoting parking for the purpose of unloading
or loading material or passengers shall be placed
only at locations where it has been determined by
the Traffic Engineer that the amount and /or type
of loading and unloading in relation to the demand
for curb parking is such as to cause double parking
or result in insufficient access to abutting
property. The same restriction as to number and
location shall apply as with green zones.
c. One or Two -Hour Parkin Time Limits:
T e posting o signs enoting one or two -hour
parking shall be placed only at locations where
it has been determined by the Traffic Engineer
that the demand for curb parking space exceeds
the available supply and the need for a turnover
of space is readily apparent.
d. Full -Time Parking Prohibitions:
Full -time parking prohibitions are intended to
facilitate the safe flow of traffic under the
following conditions:
(1). At street intersections or driveway approaches
to provide for clear view of approaching
traffic.
(2) Along streets where curb parking would reduce
the required traffic lanes.
(3) Bus stop zones.
(4) Bicycle lanes.
(5) Adjacent to fire stations.
(6) Where the Traffic Engineer determines that
curb parking is unsafe.
6. PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS STANDARDS.
Recognizing the definition of a crosswalk as set forth
in the Vehicle Code and recognizing the principle that the in-
stallation of painted crosswalks does not change the definition
of a crosswalk and does not change the rules of right -of -way of
the Vehicle Code, nor establish a safety zone of any type for
pedestrians; that such painted crosswalks are utilized to direct
pedestrian traffic, and further recognizing the false sense of
security which pedestrians appear to experience at the marked
crosswalks as revealed by many pedestrian accident reports,
installation of marked pedestrian crosswalks should be done
with reservation and in accordance with the following standards:
a. At intersections:
(1) At signalized intersections where pedestrian
indications and /or pushbuttons are installed.
(2) At intersections which are protected by stop
signs and the vehicular traffic volume through
the crosswalk is greater than 200 vehicles per
hour for any 6 hours of a day and pedestrian
volume is greater than 10 pedestrians for
each of 6 hours of a day.
(3) At intersections protected by adult crossing
guards. (School crosswalk to be painted in a
yellow color and have "zebra" bar configuration.)
b. Mid- Block:
(1) At locations where adjacent intersections
are more than 600 feet from the proposed
crosswalk and the vehicle volume exceeds
300 per hour for each of 6 hours of a day
and the pedestrian volume exceeds 20 pedes-
trians per hour for each of 6 hours of a day.
7. CROSSING GUARD STANDARDS.
Recognizing the principle that crossings used by
school children often create traffic congestion when going to
and from school. Recognizing further that it is impossible to
provide regulation of traffic that no conflict ever occurs
between vehicles and pedestrians and that crossing guards
cannot be placed at all locations where school children cross
city streets to reach their school, it is determined that adult
crossing guards can only be placed in the more congested locations
where the vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic is most congested
and such crossing guards be provided under the following standards:
a. That crossing guard be employed only for those hours
of the day when children are crossing to or from
school.
b. That crossing guards be employed only at those
crossings where the school children attend kinder
garten or grade school, be it public or private,
provided that the crossing will warrant under the
following conditions:
(1) At unprotected crosswalks shown on the "Safe
School Route" and used by school children at
the following ratios for each of 2 hours of
a day:
Minimum No. Minimum No.
of Children of Vehicles
40 100
35 200
25 400
15 600 over
(2) Where children cannot safely cross because of
unusual conditions that may exist at a specific
location and re- routing is not practical.
(3) At protected crosswalks shown on the "Safe
School Route" and used by school children at
the following ratios for each of 2 hours of
a day:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 6773 be
and the same is hereby rescinded
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and signed by me
this 28th day of June 1977
ATTEST:
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Minimum No.
of Children.
80
60
40
30
Minimum No. of
Turning Vehicles
Crossing Crosswalk.
200
250
300
400
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STATE OF "CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF ANAHEIM
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I, LINDA D. ROBERTS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 77R -471 was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting provided by law, of the City Council of the City of Anaheim held on
the 28th day of June, 1977, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: CO°IJNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim approved and
signed said Resolution No. 77R -471 on the 28th day of June, 1977.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Anaheim this 28th day of June, 1977.
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
I, LINDA D. ROBERTS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 77R-471 duly passed and adopted
by the Anaheim City Council on June 28, 1977.
CITY CLERK