HomeMy Public PortalAbout1996_02_13_O004 The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
ORDINANCE NO. 96-0-04
AN ORDINANCE:
PRESENTED February 13, 1996
ADOPTED February 13, 1996
AMENDING SECTION 10-114 OF THE TOWN CODE TO AUTHORIZE A
CHANGE IN THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC ON EDWARDS FERRY
ROAD FROM PLAZA STREET TO E. MARKET STREET
WHEREAS, an Engineering and Traffic investigation was conducted by the Town of Leesburg
which substantiates the need to restrict trucks on Edwards Ferry Road from Plaza Street to E. Market
Street; and
WHEREAS, the investigation per the town's Policy and Procedures for restricting through trucks
in Leesburg revealed that effective alternate routes will accommodate large trucks on E. Market Street;
and
WHEREAS, Edwards Ferry Road from Plaza Street to E. Market Street does not accommodate
wide trucks; and
WHEREAS, Section 10-114 of the Leesburg Town Code prohibits through trucks with a gross
vehicle weight exceeding 10,000 pounds within the town limits; and
WHEREAS, Section 46.2-100 of the State Code defines trucks with a registered gross vehicle
weight in excess of 7,500 pounds.
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Section 10-114 of the Town Code is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 10-114. Certain through truck traffic prohibited.
(a) Except as provided below, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a truck or
other vehicle with a gross vehicle weight exceeding !9,909 7,500 pounds on any street or
highway within the town.
(b) Paragraph (a) above does not apply to the following:
(1) The operation of trucks or vehicles upon any street or
highway within the town where necessary to the conduct
of business at a point of destination or origin within the
town;
AN ORDINANCE:
AMENDING SECTION 10-114 OF THE TOWN CODE TO AUTHORIZE A
CHANGE IN THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC ON EDWARDS FERRY
ROAD FROM PLAZA STREET TO E. MARKET STREET
(2)
The operation of emergency vehicles upon any street or
highway within the town;
(3)
The operation of trucks or vehicles owned or operated
by the town, or agents of the town, public utilities, or
trucks owned or operated by the Virginia Department of
Highways and Transportation or its agents;
(4)
The operation of trucks or vehicles upon any officially
established detour within the town;
The operation of trucks or vehicles upon the Route 7
Bypass and Route 15 Bypass.
~ In addition to the restrictions identified in paragraph (a) as modified by
paragraph (b) above, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a truck or other
vehicle with a gross weight exceeding 7,500 pounds except as listed in paragraph (b)
above on Edwards Ferry Road between Plaza Street and E. Market Street unless the
origin or destination of the trip is on Edwards Ferry Road between Pla?a Street and E.
Market Street or is only accessible from Edwards Ferry Road between Pla?a Street and
E. Market Street.
SECTION II. The Town Manager shall clearly indicate by signs at the ends of road section
where trucks, other than those making local stops, are prohibited and authorizes the Leesburg Police
Department to enforce the proposed restriction.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective February 26, 1996 and upon the placement of
appropriate signs indicating the through truck restrictions established herein.
SECTION IV. All prior ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed.
PASSED this 13th day of February, 1996.
ST:
Clerk of Council
J~flnes E. Clem, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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