ORDINANCE NO. 2026 – 07
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING TRAFFIC ON CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS IN
DELAWARE COUNTY

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners are charged with protecting the health and welfare of the citizens of Delaware County; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners are obligated to review and, if necessary, amend the Street and Road Regulations of the County Highway System to allow for the more orderly and safe mode of travel on the roads; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on June 1, 2026 with respect to a number of all way stops and speed limit changes; and

WHEREAS, there have been changes to the density of the street that is built up with structures, single family homes situated at intervals of less than two hundred (200) feet for a distance greater than one-fourth (1/4) of a mile to meet the definition of an “urban district” in the areas where the speed limit is to be changed pursuant to I. C. 9-13-2-193; and

WHEREAS, changers have occurred along 26th St. from Hoyt Ave. to the west to Tillotson Ave. wherein the speed limit was reduced to 20 mph because of a school being present. Now the school has closed the speed limit reduction is no longer needed; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners determine that an alteration of the maximum speed limit is required for the safety of the residents in the areas identified below pursuant to I. C. 9-21-5-6(a)(1); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners determine that certain changes will be necessary to the Delaware County Code, Title 5, Chapter 4, Street and Traffic Regulations.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: By the Board of County Commissioners, Delaware County, Indiana that Delaware County Code, Title 5, Chapter 4, Street and Road Regulations shall be amended as setforth herein:

1. Title 5, Chapter 4, Section 8, is to be amended as follows:
A.
There shall be a speed limit of 20 miles per hour on Fox Run Lane commencing at Moore Road and northward to its intersection with Elk Point Dr. in Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana.
B.
There shall be a speed limit of 20 miles per hour on Vista View Dr. commencing at its intersection with Fox Run Lane and northward to its intersection with Elk Point Dr. in Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana.
C.
There shall be a speed limit of 20 miles per hour on Elk Point Dr. at its