The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit shared mobility devices from being placed in the public right-of-way or on public property, operated in the public right-of-way or on public property, or offered for use anywhere in the City, so as to allow for adequate pedestrian traffic flow and to promote public safety.
(Ord. 16-20, 11/10/2020)
For purposes of this chapter, "shared mobility device" means any wheeled device, other than an automobile or motorcycle, that may be powered by a motor; is accessed via an on-demand portal, whether a smartphone application, membership card, or similar method; is operated by a private entity that owns, manages, and maintains devices for shared use by members of the public; and is available to members of the public in unstaffed, self-service locations, except for those locations which are designated by the City.
(Ord. 16-20, 11/10/2020)
a. 
It is unlawful to park, leave standing, leave lying, abandon, or otherwise place a shared mobility device in a public right-of-way or on public property anywhere within the City.
b. 
It is unlawful to operate a shared mobility device in a public right-of-way or on public property anywhere within the City.
c. 
It is unlawful to provide or offer for use a shared mobility device anywhere within the City.
(Ord. 16-20, 11/10/2020)
Violations of this article may be punishable as set forth in Chapter 1.5 and by any other means provided by law.
(Ord. 16-20, 11/10/2020)