To amend Section 12-73.1(d), School zones designated, of Section 12-73.1, Same – Specific zones – Summer school, of Article IV, Speed, Chapter 12, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the City of Plano Code of Ordinances to amend school zones for summer school sessions within the city limits of the City of Plano; and providing a penalty clause, a repealer clause, a severability clause, a savings clause, a publication clause, and an effective date. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-4-11

Both the Plano Independent School District (PISD) and Frisco Independent School District (FISD) operate schools within the City of Plano that host summer school sessions after the regular school term ends. The locations of summer school sessions can change from year to year, which affects where school zones are needed.

The City’s existing summer school zones are listed in Section 12-73.1(d) of the City Code, but adjustments are necessary each year to reflect the campuses being used for summer school. Establishing accurate school zones during summer ensures that motorists are aware of reduced speed limits in areas where students are present.

The Transportation Engineering Division evaluated the current and upcoming summer school locations and recommends amending Section 12-73.1(d) to designate school zones for the 2026 summer school sessions at the identified streets and campuses. These zones will apply during specified dates and times to enhance safety for students attending summer school programs.

Not approving this amendment will maintain the current conditions, where students attending summer school may be exposed to normal roadway speeds without the added protection of reduced speed limits in designated school zones.

This item has no immediate financial impact; however, some revenue may be collected as fines resulting from violation of this ordinance.  The exact change in revenue is indeterminable and will have minimal impact on the General Fund budget.

Approval of this item supports the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of Multi-Modal Transportation and Mobility Solutions.