HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2015-O0113 - Use Of Golf Carts During Holidays - 11/05/2015First Reading
October 22, 2015
Item No. 7.7
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-00113
Second Reading
November 5, 2015
Item No. 6.6
I ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, "TRAFFIC", OF THE CODE OF
WINANCES OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, BY ADDING ARTICLE
05.011, "USE OF GOLF CARTS FOR HOLIDAY PARCEL DELIVERY";
TABLISHING RULES FOR THE USE OF GOLF CARTS FOR PARCEL
;LIVERY IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OPEN TO RESIDENTIAL
;AFFIC DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON; ESTABLISHING SAFETY
ANDARDS FOR THE GOLF CART AND ITS OPERATOR; PROVIDING A
NALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
BLICATION.
IEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas deems it in the best interest
the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Lubbock to amend the Code of
linances to establish rules for the use of golf carts in the public right-of-way open to
.dential traffic as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the use of golf carts in the public right-of-way
open to residential traffic during the winter holidays will promote the timely delivery of
packages, a reduction in air pollution, and the creation of jobs; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas, is hereby
amended by adding Article 20.05.011, which reads as follows:
Section 20.05.011 Use of golf carts for holiday parcel delivery
(a) For this Section, the following definitions shall apply:
;art. A motor vehicle that has no less than three wheels, has a maximum speed of 25
and is manufactured primarily for operation on golf courses.
Any person or entity that operates a golf cart.
ial street. Any City of Lubbock roadway that is primarily used for access to
and has a speed limit of 35 mph or less. Freeways and Thoroughfares shall not be
ed residential streets.
wson. The time period from 12:00 a.m. on November I" until 11:59 p.m. on
3151 of each year.
A golf cart is allowed to operate on any residential street only if:
(1) said golf cart is being used:
(i) for parcel delivery;
(ii) during the holiday season; and
(iii) within the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; and
(2) said golf cart is equipped with functioning safety features, including:
(i) headlamps;
(ii) tail lamps;
(iii) reflectors;
(iv) mirrors;
(v) a parking brake;
(vi) a decal displaying the operator's business name; and
(vii) a slow-moving vehicle emblem as required in Texas Transportation
Code Section 547.001(8) and 547.104.
No golf cart will be allowed to operate on any road with a posted speed limit of
than 35 mph. However, a golf cart may cross a road with a posted speed limit of more
35 mph at any intersection that utilizes a traffic -control signal.
No golf cart shall emit any sound, odor, light, or visible matter which serves as a
n to persons within the public right-of-way or which unreasonably disturbs or
with the sleep, peace, comfort, or repose of any person with ordinary
An operator of a golf cart used for the purposes of this Section, must:
(1) have a valid driver's license which authorizes the operator to operate a motor
vehicle on public highways;
(2) obtain, and carry proof of, at least the minimum amounts of liability insurance
required by under state law; and,
(3) wear a reflective safety vest while operating said golf cart.
It shall be unlawful for any operator to transport members of the public as
rs in any golf cart used for the purposes of this Section.
A violation of any provision of this Section shall be deemed a misdemeanor
le as provided by Section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Texas.
SECTION 2. THAT should any paragraph, section, clause, phrase or word of this
rdinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of the
rdinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 3. THAT the City Secretary of the City of Lubbock, Texas, is hereby
ithorized and directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as
i alternative means of publication provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
by the City Council on first reading on October 22. 2015
by the City Council on second reading on November 5 2015
TTEST:
GLEN C. R SON, AYOR
AS TO
Secretary
— District 5
AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Article 20.05.011 —Golf Cart Parcel Delivery
er 5, 2015