Ordinance No. 2022-6-14: To amend Section 12-73 (d), Same-Specific zones, of Article IV, Speed, Chapter 12, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plano, Texas to establish a school zone on Enchanted Ridge Drive, 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

Fowler Middle School is a Frisco Independent School District (FISD) school located on the northwest corner of McDermott Road and Enchanted Ridge Drive.  A citizen requested a review of the school crossings on Enchanted Ridge Drive for a possible school zone.  Transportation Engineering Division staff made multiple field visits to monitor pedestrian activities and concluded that a school zone on Enchanted Ridge Drive would help improve safety.  Staff reached out to the FISD, and they indicated that they are in support of the school zone.  Transportation Engineering staff finds it necessary and in the best interest of the City and its citizens to amend the City Code in order to provide for the safety of the general public within the area.

This item may impact revenue collected from fines due to the implementation of school zone restrictions; however, 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 Safe, Vibrant Neighborhoods.