On August 4, the board approved an ordinance establishing a 45-mph speed zone at the school, in a 5-0 vote, after the school system requested it.
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Franklin County board approves 45-mph speed zone at South Franklin Elementary
The ordinance sets speed signage and enforcement near the new school on Highway 145.
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August 4, 2025: South Franklin Elementary School speed zone ordinance
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In June, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners discussed a recommended 50 MPH speed zone for South Franklin Elementary on Highway 145, noting the board would need to pass an ordinance to implement it.
At a July work session, commissioners discussed a speed zone ordinance addressing signage and enforcement at the school area, and it was set to be recommended for approval at the board's next regular meeting.
On August 4, the board approved an ordinance establishing a 45-mph speed zone at the school, in a 5-0 vote, after the school system requested it.
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ApprovedconfirmedSouth Franklin Elementary School Speed Zone Ordinance (45-mph zone)
The school system has requested the Board of Commissioners pass
an ordinance to establish a 45-mph speed zone at the new school.
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South Franklin Elementary School Speed Zone Ordinance (45-mph zone)
The school system has requested the Board of Commissioners pass an ordinance to establish a 45-mph speed zone at the new school.
Appeared on agendaproposedSouth Franklin Elementary School speed zone ordinance
South Franklin Elementary School Speed Zone Ordinance
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South Franklin Elementary School speed zone ordinance
South Franklin Elementary School Speed Zone Ordinance
Appeared on agendaproposedSouth Franklin Elementary School Speed Zone Ordinance
South Franklin Elementary School Speed Zone Ordinance
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South Franklin Elementary School Speed Zone Ordinance
South Franklin Elementary School Speed Zone Ordinance
DiscusseddiscussedSouth Franklin Elementary School Speed Zone Ordinance
This Ordinance addresses the speed signage and
enforcement at the school area. It will be recommended for
approval at the upcoming regular meeting.
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South Franklin Elementary School Speed Zone Ordinance
This Ordinance addresses the speed signage and enforcement at the school area. It will be recommended for approval at the upcoming regular meeting.
DiscusseddiscussedSpeed Zone Ordinance for South Franklin Elementary on Highway 145
recommended a 50 MPH speed zone. The BOC has to pass an ordinance
in order to implement a speed zone.
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Speed Zone Ordinance for South Franklin Elementary on Highway 145
recommended a 50 MPH speed zone. The BOC has to pass an ordinance in order to implement a speed zone.
Appeared on agendaproposedSpeed Zone Ordinance for South Franklin Elementary
Speed Zone Ordinance South Franklin Elementary
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Speed Zone Ordinance for South Franklin Elementary
Speed Zone Ordinance South Franklin Elementary
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