Title
Consider and take action on an Ordinance 2021-11 amending Chapter 110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Texas entitled "Traffic and Vehicles" by amending Article XI, entitled "Motorized Carts" to update various provisions to be consistent with state law - Second Reading (City Attorney)
Council approved first reading, 6-1-0, with one member absent on 3/23/21.
Background:
As part of an ongoing project, the City Attorney's office has been reviewing various chapters of the City's Code of Ordinance to determine if any updates are needed. Recently, the City Attorney's office collaborated with the Police Department and the Planning Department regarding Article XI of Chapter 110, which regulates the operation of motorized carts.
The following changes are proposed:
- updating/adding various definitions
- clarifying how a motorized cart may operate in League City
- clarifying required equipment for motorized carts
- clarifying certain operational regulations
- deleting the requirement for a city permit since statute regulates motorized vehicles
Per Council's request at the March 23, 2021 meeting, the ordinance has been amended to the delete the requirement that a motorized cart may only operate within a 2 miles radius from where it is parked overnight. Under this updated draft, a motorized cart may operate on any highway that has a speed limit of not more than 35 mph.
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: N/A
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Ordinance 2021-11
3. Redline Changes - Updated
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