CHAPTER 6 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

 

Article I - Definitions and Interpretations

Section 6-1  Definitions and Rules of Construction.............................................................

 

Article II - Traffic Control and Traffic Control Devices

Section 6-2  Stoplights Required at Certain Intersections and Locations...........................

Section 6-3  Flashing Red or Yellow Lights Required at Certain Intersections...................

Section 6-4  Stop Signs Required at Certain Intersections..................................................

Section 6-5  One-Way Streets..............................................................................................

Section 6-6  Yield-Right-of-Way Signs at Certain Intersections..........................................

Section 6-7  Turning Regulated...........................................................................................

Section 6-8  Unlawful Passing.............................................................................................

Section 6-9  Crosswalks and Safety Zones..........................................................................

Section 6-10  Blocking Intersections and Crosswalks.........................................................

 

Article III - Speed Limits

Section 6-19  General Speed Limit......................................................................................

Section 6-20  Speed Limits...................................................................................................

 

Article IV - Parking

Section 6-23  Parking Prohibited; No Traffic Control Devices Required...........................

Section 6-24  Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets at Certain Times..............................

Section 6-25  Parking Prohibited for Certain Purposes.....................................................

Section 6-26  Parking Close to Curb; Marked Spaces........................................................

Section 6-27  Angle Parking................................................................................................

Section 6-28  Loading Zones Designated............................................................................

 

Article V - Miscellaneous

Section 6-30  Funeral Possessions.......................................................................................

Section 6-31  Special Provisions for Bicycles, Toy Vehicles, et cetera................................

 

Article VI - Penalties and Remedies

Section 6-35  Penalties and Remedies ................................................................................

 

Article VII - Off-Street Parking Fund

Section 6-40  Off-Street Parking Fund ...............................................................................

 

Appendix A - Street Lists for Traffic and Parking Regulations

Section 6A-1  State Highway System Streets.......................................................................

Section 6A-2  Stoplights.......................................................................................................

Section 6A-3  No Right Turn on Red Intersections..............................................................

Section 6A-4  Flashing Signals............................................................................................

Section 6A-5  Stop Signs......................................................................................................

Section 6A-6  Four Way Stop..............................................................................................

Section 6A-7  One Way Streets............................................................................................

Section 6A-8  Yield Intersections.........................................................................................

Section 6A-9  Turns Prohibited...........................................................................................

Section 6A-10  Crosswalks and Safety Zones......................................................................

Section 6A-11  No-Thru Trucks Designated........................................................................

Section 6A-12  Speed Limits................................................................................................

Section 6A-13  Speed Limits Adjacent to Schools...............................................................

Section 6A-14  Parking Prohibited At All Times.................................................................

Section 6A-15  Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours.................................................

Section 6A-16  Two Hour Parking Allowed........................................................................

 

Article I - Definitions and Interpretations

 

Section 6-1  Definitions and Rules of Construction.

 

(A)  Unless otherwise specifically provided, or unless otherwise clearly required by the context, the words and phrases defined in this section shall have the meaning indicated when used in this chapter.

 

(1)  Administrator.  The public works director or any other person designated by the Board to perform the functions assigned by this chapter to the administrator.  Whenever this ordinance authorizes or requires the administrator to install a traffic control device controlling parking or regulating the movement of traffic on, to, or from a state-highway-system street and the installation of such a device is in practice a function of the State Department of Transportation, the administrator may discharge his responsibility by requesting the State Department of Transportation to install such device.

 

(2)  Driver.  The operator of a vehicle.

 

(3)  Highway or street.  The entire width between property or right-of-way lines of every way of place of whatever nature, when any part thereof is open to the use of the public as a matter of right for the purposes of vehicular traffic.  The terms "highway" or "street" or a combination of the two terms shall be used synonymously.

 

(4)  Intersection.  The area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines or, if none, then the lateral edge of roadway lines of two or more highways which join one another at any angle whether or not one such highway crosses the other.  Where a highway includes two roadways thirty feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersect­ing highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection.

 

(5)  Local street.  A street within the town that is not part of the state highway system.

 

(6)  Motor vehicle.  Every vehicle that is self-propelled and every vehicle designed to run upon the highways that is pulled by a self-propelled vehicle.

 

(7)  Operator.  A person in actual physical control of a vehicle that is in motion or that has the engine running.

 

(8)  Parking or standing.  A vehicle is parked or is permitted to stand when it is stopped and allowed to remain in a fixed location for any duration of time, whether attended or unattended.  Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, the limitations on parking and standing in this chapter apply only to locations within a street right-of-way.  In no case do these limitations apply when a vehicle is stopped to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the direc­tions of a police officer or traffic control device or as the result of an emergency or because the vehicle is disabled.

 

(9)  Roadway.  That portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the shoulder.  In the event a highway includes two or more separate roadways, the term "roadway" as used herein shall refer to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively.

 

(10)  Safety zone.  A traffic island or other space that is officially set aside within a highway for the ex­clusive use of pedestrians and that is so plainly marked or indicated by proper signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone.

 

(11)  State-highway-system street.  A street within the town that is part of the state highway system.  Whenever this chapter regulates parking or the movement of traffic on, to, or from a state-highway-system street, then to the extent that concurrence by the State Department of Transpor­tation is necessary (by passage of a concurring ordinance or otherwise) such regulation shall not become effective until such concurrence is obtained.  The streets or portions of streets within the town that are part of the state-highway-system are listed in Appendix A to this chapter, Section 6A-1.

 

(12)  Street.  See "highway".

 

(13)  Traffic control device.  Any sign, signal, marking or other device placed or erected pursuant to a lawfully adopted ordinance and designed to regulate, warn, guide or control traffic.

 

(14)  Traffic control signal.  Any device designed to regulate, guide, or control traffic through the use of alternating or flashing lights or by some other mechanical means.

 

(15)  Vehicle.  Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon fixed rails or tracks; provided, that for the purposes of this chapter bicycles shall be deemed vehicles and every rider of a bicycle upon a highway shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle except those which by their nature can have no application.

Article II - Traffic Control and Traffic Control Devices

 

Section 6-2  Stoplights Required at Certain Intersections and Locations.

 

(A)  The administrator shall erect or install mechanical stoplights to regulate vehicular and pedestrian traf­fic at the intersections and locations set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-2.  The effect of such stoplights on vehicles and  pedestrians shall be as provided in G.S. 20-158 and 20-172.

 

(B)  The administrator shall erect signs notifying motorists that no right-turn-on-red is permitted at the loca­tions designated in Appendix A, Section 6A-3.  When such signs are erected, no person may make a right turn against a red light contrary to such signs.

 

Section 6-3  Flashing Red or Yellow Lights Required at Certain Intersections and Locations.

 

The administrator shall erect or install mechanical red or yellow blinking or flashing lights at the locations specified in Appendix A, Section 6A-4.  The effect of such blinking or flashing red or yellow lights on vehicles and pedestrians shall be as provided in G.S. 20-158 and 20-172.

 

Section 6-4  Stop Signs Required at Certain Intersections.

 

(A)  The second-named street in the list of intersections set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-5 is hereby designated as a main traveled or through street, and the administrator shall erect stop signs on the first named street at the entrance to the main traveled or through street.  The effect of such stop signs on vehicles and pedestrians shall be as provided in G.S. 20-158 and 20-172.

 

(B)  The intersections of the streets set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-6 are declared to be four-way stop intersections, and the administrator shall erect stop signs on each street at the entrance to the intersection.  The effect of such a stop sign on vehicles and pedestrians shall be as provided in G.S. 20-158 and 20-172.

 

Section 6-5  One-Way Streets.

 

(A)  Whenever a street is designated a one-way street and traffic control devices are installed in accordance with subsection (B), no person may drive a vehicle on such street except in the direction indicated by the traffic control devices.  [Note: G.S. 20-165.1 makes it unlawful to drive contrary to a sign erected by the State Department of Transportation.]

 

(B)  The streets set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-7 are hereby designated one-way streets, and the ad­ministrator shall install appropriate traffic control devices at every intersection clearly indicating the direction of lawful traffic movement.

 

Section 6-6  Yield-Right-of-Way Signs at Certain Intersections.

 

The second named street in the following list of intersections set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-8 is hereby designated as a main traveled or through street, and the administrator shall erect yield-right-of-way signs on the first named street at the entrance to the main traveled or through street.  The effect of such yield-right-of-way signs on vehicles and pedestrians shall be as provided in G.S. 20-148 and 20-172.

 

Section 6-7  Turning Regulated.

 

(A)  No person may make a "U" turn upon any street except at the terminus of a dead street.

 

(B)  Whenever, pursuant to subsection (C), appropriate traffic control devices are installed that clearly indicate that right or left turns, or all turns are prohibited or required from a particular lane of traffic, no person may drive any vehicle contrary to the directions of any traffic control device so installed.

 

(C)  The following restrictions on turning (as set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-9) shall henceforth be in effect at the indicated locations and the administrator shall install appropriate traffic control devices that clear­ly and adequately notify drivers of the turns required or prohibited.

 

(1)  Turns prohibited at intersections:  Appendix A, subsection 6A-9(A).

(2)  Left turns prohibited:  Appendix A, subsection 6A-9(B).

(3)  Right turns prohibited:  Appendix A, subsection 6A-9(C).

 

Section 6-8  Unlawful Passing.

 

(A)  Whenever, pursuant to subsection (B), appropriate traffic control devices have been installed that clear­ly indicate that no passing is allowed on a portion of any street, no driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another on any portion of any street so restricted.  [Note: G.S. 20-150(e) makes it unlawful to pass contrary to signs posted by the State Department of Transportation.]

 

(B)  The administrator may install appropriate traffic control devices to indicate that no passing is allowed whenever and wherever he determines that passing would be unsafe on that portion of a street because:

 

(1)  The street intersects with another street;

(2)  The slope or grade of the street is such or the street curves to such an extent that a driver's view is obstructed within a distance of 500 feet;

(3)  Any other conditions exist making passing hazardous.

 

Section 6-9  Crosswalks and Safety Zones.

 

The board finds that there is a particular danger to pedestrians crossing the roadway at the locations set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-10 and the administrator shall establish and maintain crosswalks and safety zones at these locations by placing marks or lanes upon the surface of the roadway or by other traffic control devices.  The effect of such crosswalks upon vehicles and pedestrians shall be provided in G.S. 20-173 and 20-174, and other provisions of law.  As provided in G.S. 20-160(b), no driver of a vehicle may drive through or over a safety zone.

 

Section 6-10  Blocking Intersections and Crosswalks.

 

No driver may enter an intersection or marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle he is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians.

 

Section 6-11  No-Thru Trucks Designated.

 

Certain streets may be designated “no-thru truck” streets and shall be prohibited from usage by vehicles with greater than two (2) axles unless prior approval has been obtained from the Police Department.  Vehicles used pursuant to municipal, county, state, or federal government operations shall be exempt from this section.  Furthermore, any vehicle used in conjunction with construction, farming, home furnishings, moving and storage, to locations on said “no-thru truck” streets shall be exempt from this section.  However, drivers of all vehicles using town streets shall use caution and are liable for damage.  Appropriate signage shall be posted stating “no-thru truck” designation. 

 

A list of applicable streets designated as “no-thru truck” streets may be established and amended from time to time by the Board of Commissioners.  A list of “no-thru truck” streets is set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-17.

 

[Adopted August 8, 2006]

 

Sections 6-12 through 6-18 Reserved.

 

Article III - Speed Limits

 

Section 6-19  General Speed Limit.

 

As provided in G.S. 20-141(b)(1) no person may drive a vehicle on a street or in a public vehicular area in ex­cess of 35 miles per hour unless a different speed is established by this article.

 

Section 6-20  Speed Limits.

 

(A)  Whenever a speed limit has been established and appropriate traffic control devices have been installed in accordance with subsection (B), no person may operate a vehicle on any street in excess of the posted speed.

 

(B)  The speed limits set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-12 shall be applicable to the streets named therein, and the administrator shall install appropriate traffic control devices clearly indicating the established speed limit.

 

(C)  The speed limits set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-13 shall be applicable to the streets named therein (which are in the vicinity of a public or private elementary or secondary school), and the administrator shall in­stall appropriate traffic control devices clearly indicating the established speed limit.

 

(1)  The reduced speed limits set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-13 shall not be in effect for more than 500 feet on either side of the school property line.

 

(2)  The reduced speed limits set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-13 shall be effective only for the period running from thirty minutes before the time school begins until thirty minutes after school ends its daily schedule.

 

Sections 6-21 and 6-22 Reserved.

Article IV - Parking

 

Section 6-23  Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations; No Traffic Control Devices Required.

 

(A)  No person may park any vehicle or permit it to stand in any of the following locations:

 

(1)  As provided in G.S. 20-162, in front of a private driveway;

 

(2)  As provided in G.S. 20-162, within 15 feet of either direction of a fire hydrant (whether or not located in a public right-of-way) or entrance to a fire station;

 

(3)  As provided in G.S. 20-162, within 15 feet of the intersection of curb lines, or if none, then within 15 feet of the intersection of property lines at an intersection of highways;

 

(4)  Within an intersection or on a marked crosswalk;

 

(5)  Within 30 feet of any traffic control signal or device installed at an intersection, regardless of whether the vehicle is located within or outside of the public right-of-way;

 

(6)  On a sidewalk or on the space between the sidewalk and the curb;

 

(7)  In any portion of a roadway intended to carry traffic at the time such vehicle is parked or left standing;

 

(8)  On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped, standing, or parked at the edge of a curb or street;

 

(9)  Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when such parking or standing would obstruct traffic;

 

(10)  In any alley or private road in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than 10 feet of the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular travel or to block the driveway entrance to any abutting property; and

 

(11)  In any parking space clearly marked as reserved for the handicapped, whether on public or private property, unless the driver of or a passenger in such vehicle is handicapped.

 

(B)  The administrator may install no-parking signs, yellow curb markings or other traffic control devices to indicate where parking and standing is prohibited as stated in subsection (A), but enforcement of the provisions of this section is not dependent on the installation of such devices.

 

Section 6-24  Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets at Certain Times. 

 

(A)  Whenever, pursuant to subsection (B), the administrator has installed signs, yellow pavement markings, or other traffic control devices clearly indicating that parking or standing within a specified area is prohibited, or is allowed only at certain times or for a certain duration, no person may park any vehicle or permit it to stand contrary to the directions of those traffic control devices.

 

(B)  The administrator shall install no-parking signs, yellow curb markings, or traffic control devices to indicate that parking and standing is prohibited under the circumstances and at the locations set forth in Appendix A, Sections 6A-14 through 6A-16.

 

(C)  A change of position of vehicle from one point directly to another point within the same block or parking lot shall be deemed a continuous parking period.

 

Section 6-25  Parking Prohibited for Certain Purposes.

 

No person may park any vehicle or permit it to stand upon any street for any of the following principal purposes:

 

(1)  Displaying it for sale, except foreclosure and judicial sales;

 

(2)  Washing, greasing, changing tires, or repairing such vehicle, except to the extent necessitated by an emergency;

 

(3)  Storage thereof by garages, dealers or other persons when such storage is not incidental to the bona fide use and operation of such vehicle;

 

(4)  Storage of any detached trailer or van, when the towing unit has been disconnected;

 

(5)  Transferring merchandise or freight from one vehicle to another.

 

Section 6-26  Parking Close to Curb; Marked Spaces.

 

(A)  Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person may park a vehicle or permit it to stand in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway, heading in the direction of lawful traffic movement, and with the wheels of the vehicle within twelve inches of the curb or the edge of the roadway.

 

(B)  The administrator may mark any street where parking is permitted with lines that indicate the parking space for vehicles, and no person may park any vehicle outside such lines.

 

Section 6-27  Angle Parking.

 

(A)  Whenever, pursuant to subsection (B), pavement markings have been installed to indicate that angle park­ing is permitted, no person may park or permit a vehicle to stand within an area so marked unless the vehicle is located entirely within a marked space.

 

(B)  The administrator may mark for angle parking those areas where parking is permitted under this chapter that the administrator determines are most appropriate for this form of parking, taking into account the need to maximize the number of available parking spaces, consistent with free flow of traffic and the safety of pedestrians and motorists.

 

Section 6-28  Loading Zones Designated.

 

A loading zone designated by yellow lines and a sign stating “Loading Zone" may be established for the pur­pose of providing temporary parking for vehicles engaged in loading or off-loading merchandise or parcels to be delivered to locations within the general area.  Such zones may be used only for the above stated purposes and then only for such reasonable amount of time as it takes for the delivery or pick-up to be made.  Violations of this zone shall be subject to the same fines and penalties as established for illegal parking.  Areas designated for loading zones shall be set forth in Appendix A, Section 6A-17 of this Ordinance.

[Amended July 27, 1987]

 

Section 6-29 Reserved.

Article V - Miscellaneous

 

Section 6-30  Funeral Possessions.

 

(A)  A funeral procession shall be identified as such in a manner determined by the chief of police to be adequate to give notice to the other drivers of the existence of such a procession.

 

(B)  Each driver in a funeral procession shall drive as near to the right-hand edge of the road as practicable and shall follow the vehicle ahead as closely as possible consistent with obedience to traffic control signals and safe driving practices.

 

(C)  No person may drive a vehicle between the vehicles constituting a funeral procession when such vehicles are in motion and are conspicuously designated as provided in subsection (A).

 

Section 6-31  Special Provisions for Bicycles, Toy Vehicles, et cetera.

 

(A)  No person upon roller skates or a skateboard or riding in or by means of any coaster, toy vehicle, or similar device may go upon any roadway.  Provided, that “in-line skating” shall be allowed on Town streets, subject to the following requirements:

 

(1)  All "in-line skaters" shall be required by law to wear wrist guards and a helmet;

 

(2)  All "in-line skaters" shall be subject to and governed by all traffic laws in the Town of Blowing Rock pertaining to motor vehicles;

 

(3)  "In-line skating" shall be prohibited on the U.S. Highway 321 By-Pass;

 

(4)  "In-line skating" shall be prohibited on all town sidewalks; and

 

(5)  No person shall ride or propel "in-line skates" upon a street or highway except in a prudent and careful manner and unless such a person be capable of efficient control and such "in-line skates" are operated with reasonable regard to the safety of the operator and other persons upon the streets and other public highways of the city. [Amended May 10, 1995]

 

(B)  No person upon roller skates or a skateboard or riding a bicycle, coaster, toy vehicle or similar device may attach himself or such a vehicle or device to any moving vehicle.

 

(C)  No person upon roller skates or a skateboard or riding a bicycle, coaster, toy vehicle or similar device may ride or drive upon any sidewalk.  [Amended June 23, 1986]

 

(D)  The driver of a motorcycle or bicycle when upon the street may not carry any other person upon the handlebars, tank, or any other part of a motorcycle or bicycle not designed for carrying passengers.

 

Sections 6-32 through 6-34 Reserved.

Article VI - Penalties and Remedies

 

Section 6-35  Penalties and Remedies .

 

(A)  Any violation of the following sections shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or both: Sections 6-5, 6-7, 6-8, 6-10, 6-19, 6-20, 6-30, and 6-31.  [Amended July 13, 1993]

 

(B)  Any violation of Article IV and the appendices referenced therein shall subject the offender to a civil penalty of $5.00.  If the offender fails to pay this penalty within ten days after being cited for the violation and notified of the penalty, the town may seek to collect it in civil action in the nature of a debt.  [Amended July 13, 1993]

 

Note: The civil penalty stipulated in Section 6-35(B) has been superseded by the following parking violation fee schedule that was adopted by the Town Council on November 9, 1999:

 

Parking Violation Fines

Type of Violation

Fine

Overtime

$10.00

Two Spaces

$10.00

Wrong Direction

$10.00

 

 

No Parking

$25.00

Parked in Street

$25.00

Loading Zone

$25.00

Parked on Sidewalk

$25.00

Other

$25.00

 

 

Blocking Street (impeding traffic flow)

$50.00

Fire Hydrant

$50.00

Fire Lane

$50.00

 

 

Handicap Zone

$100.00

 

Article VII – Off-Street Parking Fund

 

Section 6-40  Off-Street Parking Fund.

 

The Board of Commissioners may establish a fund into which payments from individual firms, persons, corporations, or property owners shall be deposited for the purpose of providing off-street parking facilities, and from which appropriations shall be made exclusively for the purpose of organizing, establishing, developing, or enlarging off-street parking facilities within the town. The Board of Commisioners may provide in its land use ordinance that all developers must either provide adequate off-street parking (on site or off site) to serve their developments, or pay a fee to the town’s off-street parking facilities fund based on the number of required parking spaces not provided.  This off-street parking fund was explicitly and exclusively authorized by the NC General Assembly on June 15, 2005 (see Session Law 2005-86, Senate Bill 442).

[Adopted August 9, 2005]

Appendix A - Street Lists for Traffic and Parking Regulations

 

Section 6A-1  State Highway System Streets.

 

In accordance with subsection 6-1(A)(11), the following constitutes a list of all streets or parts thereof that are part of the state highway system:

 

Street

From

To

Green Hill Road

U.S. 321

Wonderland Drive

Goforth Road

U.S. 321

City Limit

Wonderland Drive

Goforth Road

Green Hill Road

U.S. 321

U.S. 321 Bypass North

City Limit South

U.S. 321 Bypass

U.S. 321 North

U.S. 321 South

U.S. 221

U.S. 321

City Limit

Globe Road

U.S. 321

City Limit

 

Section 6A-2  Stoplights.

 

In accordance with Subsection 6-2(A), stoplights shall be placed at the following locations:

           

Street

Intersecting Street

U.S. 321 Bypass

Sunset Drive

U.S. 321 - Main Street

U.S. 221

U.S. 321 - Main Street

Sunset Drive

 

Section 6A-3  No Right Turn on Red Intersections.

 

In accordance with Subsection 6-2(B), an operator of a vehicle may not make a right turn on traffic control signals emitting a red light facing the vehicle on the following approaches to the following intersections:

 

Street

Intersecting Street

Approach From

U.S. 321 - Main Street

Sunset Drive

South on Main Street

 

Section 6A-4  Flashing Signals.

 

In accordance with Section 6-3, flashing red and yellow lights shall be installed at the following intersections with the flashing red light exhibited to the stop street and the flashing yellow light exhibited to the main street:

 

Stop Street

Approach

Main Street

None

 

 

 

Section 6A-5  Stop Signs.

 

In accordance with Subsection 6-4(A), the administrator shall erect stop signs at the stop streets listed below along the approach to the main street as indicated:

 

Stop Street

Approach

Main Street

Maple Street

South

Sunset Drive

Ransom Street

South

Sunset Drive

Ransom Street

North

Sunset Drive

Ransom Street

North

Main Street

South White Pine Street

North

Sunset Drive

Spruce Road

North

Sunset Drive

Spruce Road

East

Sunset Drive

Rhododendron Drive

South

Sunset Drive

Rhododendron Drive

East

Sunset Drive

Sunset Drive

North

East Cornish Road

Rickard Drive

West

Sunset Drive

Possum Hollow Road

South

Sunset Drive

Possum Hollow Road

North

U.S. 321

West View Drive

West

U.S. 321 Bypass

Opossum Hollow Terrace

West

U.S. 321 Bypass

Forest Lane

West

Possum Hollow Road

Forest Lane

East

Elliott Circle

Plentywood Drive

West

Elliott Circle

Deepwood Place

South

High Ridge Lane

High Ridge Lane

West

Elliott Circle

Sunset Drive

East

Goforth Road

Wonderland Drive

West

Goforth Road

Wonderland Drive

East

Aho Road

Rankin Road (north end)

East

Goforth Road

Rankin Road (south end)

East

Goforth Road

Sourwood Lane

West

Goforth Road

Oak Street

West

Goforth Road

Sourwood Lane

East

Green Hill Road

Hemlock Lane

West

Green Hill Road

Galax Lane

North

Goforth Road

Galax Lane

South

Green Hill Road

Terry Acres

West

Green Hill Road

Green Hill Road

West

U.S. 321

West Green Hill Road

West

Green Hill Road

Green Hill Circle

West

Green Hill Road

Green Hill Circle

South

Green Hill Circle

Green Hill Circle

North

Green Hill Circle

Blackberry Lane

South

Green Hill Circle

Heather Ridge Lane

South

Green Hill Road

Heather Ridge Lane

West

Green Hill Road

Skyland Drive

West

U.S. 321 Bypass

Norwood Circle

South

U.S. 321

Pinnacle Avenue

North

U.S. 321

Pinnacle Avenue

South

The Rock Road

Gideon Ridge

North

The Rock Road

The Rock Road

East

U.S. 321

Church Street

East

U.S. 321 Bypass

Church Street

West

U.S. 321 Bypass

Henkle Street

East

Ransom Street

Henkle Street

West

Chestnut Drive

Chestnut Circle

East

Chestnut Drive

Chestnut Circle

South

Chestnut Drive

Grandfather Avenue

West

Chestnut Circle

Grandfather Avenue

East

Chestnut Drive

Chestnut Drive

West

Main Street

Chestnut Drive

South

Main Street

Morris Street

South

Chestnut Drive

Morris Street

West

Main Street

Morris Street

North (from Chestnut)

Morris Street

Garden Circle

South

Morris Street

Buxton Road

North

Main Street

Laurel Park Road

North

Main Street

Twin Springs Road

West

Dogwood Lane

West Cornish Road

West

U.S. 321 and Main Street

West Cornish Road

East

U.S. 321 Bypass

Hill Street

South

U.S. 321 and Main Street

Hill Street

South

U.S. 321 and Main Street

Birch Street

South

Hill Street

Birch Street Extension

West

Birch Street

Birch Street

West

Morningside Drive

Rainey Street

West

Morningside Drive

Rainey Street

East

Hill Street

Morningside Drive

South

U.S. 221

Morningside Drive

South

Green Street

Green Street

West

U.S. 221

Green Street

East

U.S. 221

Park Avenue

East

Main Street and U.S. 321

Wallingford Street

South

Park Avenue

Wallingford Street

South

Laurel Lane

Wallingford Street

North

Laurel Lane

Laurel Lane

East

Main Street

Pine Street

East

Main Street

Pine Street

West

Wallingford Street

Chestnut Street

West

Wallingford Street

Chestnut Street

East

Main Street

Wallingford Street

South

Globe Road

Globe Road

East

Main Street

Clark Street

North

U.S. 221

Lakeside Drive

North

Clark Street

Meadow Lane

North

Laurel Lane

Meadow Lane

West

Wonderland Trail

Cone Road

East

Laurel Lane

Cone Road

North

U.S. 221

Pinnacle Drive

West

Wonderland Trail

Mayview Rock Road

North

Laurel Lane

Wonderland Trail

North

Edgewood Path

Mountain View Drive

West

North White Pine

 

[Amended February 13, 1996]

 

Section 6A-6  Four Way Stop.

 

In accordance with Subsection 6-4(B), the administrator shall erect stop signs on the following streets at each approach to the intersection:

 

Street

Intersecting Street

Laurel Lane

Wallingford Street

Wallingford Street

Laurel Lane

 

Section 6A-7  One Way Streets.

 

In accordance with Section 6-5, the following streets are designated as one way, with vehicular travel limited to the direction of travel indicated:

 

Street

Direction of Travel

From

To

Maple Street

East

Post Office Entrance

Police Station

Laurel Lane

West

Main Street

Wallingford Street

Laurel Lane

East

Wallingford Street

Main Street

Pine Street

West

Main Street

Wallingford Street

Wallingford Street

North

Pine Street

Laurel Lane

 

Section 6A-8  Yield Intersections.

 

In accordance with Section 6-6, the administrator shall erect yield-right-of-way signs on the yield streets listed below along the approach to the main street as indicated:

 

Yield Street

Approach

Main Street

U.S. 321 - Main Street

U.S. 321 Bypass South

U.S. 321 Bypass

E. Cornish Road

Sunset Drive

Sunset Drive

Hilltop Way

West

Skyland Drive

Norwood Circle

West

Hilltop Way

Laurel Park Road

North

Dogwood Lane

Morningside Circle

South

Morningside Drive

Morningside Circle

East

Morningside Drive

Wonderland Trail

East

Laurel Lane

Clark Street

South

Laurel Lane

Laurel Lane

South

Edgewood Path

Wonderland Trail

North

Laurel Lane

Valleyview Road

North

Wonderland Trail

 

Section 6A-9  Turns Prohibited.

 

(A)  In accordance with Section 6-7, no turns shall be permitted at the following intersections by persons operating a vehicle on the first named street in the indicated direction at the location of the second named street:

 

On Street

Direction

At Street

None

 

 

 

(B)  In accordance with Section 6-7, no person operating a vehicle on the first named street and moving in the direction indicated below may make a left turn onto the second named street at the times indicated below:

 

On Street

Direction

At Street

Times Prohibited

None

 

 

 

 

(C)  In accordance with Section 6-7, no person operating a vehicle on the first named street and moving in the direction indicated below may make a right turn onto the second named street at the times indicated below:

 

On Street

Direction

At Street

Times Prohibited

None

 

 

 

 

Section 6A-10  Crosswalks and Safety Zones.

 

(A)  In accordance with Section 6-9, crosswalks shall be established on the following streets at the indicated locations:

 

Street

Location of Crosswalk

Main Street

Sunset Drive

Sunset Drive

Main Street

Sunset Drive

Blowing Rock School

Morris Street

Main Street

 

[Amended February 13, 1996]

 

(B)  In accordance with Section 6-9, safety zones shall be established on the following streets at the indicated locations:

 



Street

Location of Safety Zone

None

None

 

[Amended February 13, 1996]

 

Section 6A-11  Reserved.

 

Section 6A-12  Speed Limits.

 

In accordance with subsection 6-20(B) the following speed limits are established for the streets indicated:

 

Speed Limit (MPH)

On Street

From

To

20

Sunset Drive

Main Street

Goforth Road

20

Ransom Street

Main Street

U.S. 321 Bypass

20

North White Pine St.

Sunset Drive

End

20

Spruce Road

Sunset Drive

Sunset Drive

20

 Rickard Drive

Sunset Drive

End

20

Rhododendron Dr.

Sunset Drive

Sunset Drive

35

Goforth Road

U.S. 321

End

20

Rankin Road

Goforth Road

Goforth Road

20

Galax Lane

Goforth Road

Green Hill Road

25

Green Hill Road

U.S. 321

Green Hill Circle

35

Green Hill Road

Wonderland Drive

Green Hill Circle

20

Skyland Drive

Hilltop Way

U.S. 321 Bypass

20

Hilltop Way

Norwood Circle

End

20

Green Street

U.S. 221

U.S. 221

20

Wallingford Street

Globe Road

End

20

Pine Street

Wallingford Street

Main Street

20

Chestnut Street

Wallingford Street

Main Street

20

Laurel Lane

U.S. 221

Main Street

20

Clark Street

U.S. 221

Laurel Lane

20

Meadow Lane

Laurel Lane

Wonderland Trail

20

Edgewood Path

Laurel Lane

Wonderland Trail

20

Cone Road

Laurel Lane

U.S. 221

20

Pinnacle Drive

Wonderland Trail

End

20

Mayview Rock Road

Laurel Lane

End

20

Wonderland Trail

Laurel Lane

Laurel Lane

20

Valley View

Wonderland Trail

End

20

Pinnacle Avenue

S. Main Street

The Rock Road

20

The Rock Road

South Main Street

End

20

Henkle Street

Ransom Street

Chestnut Drive

20

Chestnut Drive

Main Street

South Main Street

20

Chestnut Circle

Chestnut Drive

Chestnut Drive

20

Morris Street

Main Street

Chestnut Drive

20

Laurel Park Road

Main Street

Quail Hollow Drive

20

Dogwood Lane

Laurel Park Road

End

35

U.S. 321 - Main St.

City Limit South

Globe Road

20

U.S. 321 - Main St.

Globe Road

Hill Street

35

U.S. 321 - Main St.

Hill Street

U.S. 321 Bypass

35

U.S. 321 Bypass

City Limit North

U.S. 321- Main St. S.

20

West Cornish Road

U.S. 321 Bypass

U.S. 321 - Main Street

20

Hill Street

U.S. 321- Main St.

U.S. 321 - Main Street

20

Birch Street

Hill Street

Morningside Drive

20

Morningside Drive

U.S. 221

Green Street

20

Morningside Circle

Morningside Drive

Morningside Drive

 

Section 6A-13  Speed Limits Adjacent to Schools.

 

In accordance with subsection 6-20(C), the following reduced speed limits are established for the following streets adjacent to elementary or secondary schools.  The reduced speed limits apply only during the period between thirty minutes before and thirty minutes after the regular school day.

 

Street

From

To

Speed Limit (MPH)

Sunset Drive

Main Street

Ransom Street

15

 

Section 6A-14  Parking Prohibited At All Times.

 

In accordance with Section 6-24, parking is prohibited at all times along the following streets or portions of streets:

 

On Street

Side

From

To

Clark Street

Both

Laurel Lane

Yonahlossee Road

Laurel Lane

North

Main Street

Clark Street

Laurel Lane

South

Main Street

Clark Street

Morris Street

Both

Main Street

Chestnut Drive

Sunset Drive

North

Ransom Street

Maple Street

 

[Amended February 13, 1996; April 9, 1996]

 

Section 6A-15  Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours.

 

On Street

Side

From

To

Hours Prohibited

None

 

 

 

 

 

Section 6A-16  Two Hour Parking Allowed.

 

In accordance with Section 6-24, parking is prohibited along the following streets or portions of streets for a period longer than two hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sundays and legal holidays:

 

On Street

Side

From

To

Main Street

Both

U.S. 221

John’s River Road

Sunset Drive

Both

Main Street

Ransom Street

 

Section 6A-17 No-thru Truck Streets.

 

In accordance with Section 6-11 with stated exceptions, vehicles with more than 2 axles are prohibited on the following streets or portions of streets:

 

Street

From

To

Morris Street

Blowing Rock School

Chestnut Drive

Lower Chestnut Drive

Main Street

Blowing Rock Hospital

Pine Street

Main Street

Wallingford Street

Wonderland Trail

Laurel Lane

Laurel Lane

Ransom Street

Sunset Drive

Valley Blvd

Morningside Drive

Hwy 221

Green Street

Maple Street

Main Street

Sunset Drive

 

[Adopted August 8, 2006]