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File #: 25-0523    Version: 1 Name: An Ordinance Setting a Maximum Axle Limit for Park Avenue Between South Hickory Street and South Pine Street.
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 9/24/2025 In control: City Manager's Office
On agenda: 10/20/2025 Final action:
Title: (Second Reading) An Ordinance Setting a Maximum Axle Limit for Park Avenue Between South Hickory Street and South Pine Street.
Related files: 25-0522, 25-0524
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Title

(Second Reading) An Ordinance Setting a Maximum Axle Limit for Park Avenue Between South Hickory Street and South Pine Street.

 

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WHEREAS, The City deems it necessary to establish a maximum axle limit of two (2) axles per commercial vehicle for all lanes of Park Avenue Between South Hickory Street and South Pine Street

BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Foley as follows:

SECTION 1.                       It is hereby found, established and declared that it is necessary and in the public interest to establish a maximum axle limit of two (2) axles per commercial vehicle for all lanes of Park Avenue Between South Hickory Street and South Pine Street. This prohibition shall not apply to emergency or public utility vehicles operating while on duty.

Section 2.  It is hereby found, established and declared that the fine for violating the axle limit hereby established shall be Two Hundred Dollars per violation ($200.00).

Section 3.  That, pursuant to the police powers given to the City of Foley by Sections 11-40-1 et seq., Code of Alabama, that the limits described in this Ordinance are hereby established, and that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute this Ordinance and to take all other steps necessary to effectuate the limits hereby established.

Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.