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Electric scooter ordinance

Ordinance 20-02, based on the city's operating agreement with Lime Scooter, covers riding and parking locations, eligibility, insurance and data sharing. The council continued it 6-1 on June 30, 2020 and adopted it 7-0 on July 14, 2020.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Code change
Applicant
Sandy City (Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton)

Every hearing and vote

  1. June 23, 2020 · City Council

    Electric scooter ordinance (information)

    Discussed

    Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton presented a proposed ordinance based on the city's operating agreement with Lime Scooter, covering where scooters may be ridden and parked, rider eligibility, insurance and data sharing. No vote was taken.

  2. June 30, 2020 · City Council

    Electric scooter ordinance (Ordinance 20-02)

    Continued · 6-1

    Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton reviewed the ordinance. City Attorney Bob Thompson and council attorney Tracy Cowdell addressed questions on the feasibility of geographic limits. The council continued the item and directed the council attorney to work with the city attorney on geographic boundaries.

    Moved by Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Council Member Brooke Christensen. Vote: 6-1; Council Member Monica Zoltanski voted no

  3. July 14, 2020 · City Council

    Electric scooter ordinance (Ordinance 20-02)

    Approved · 7-0

    Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton and City Attorney Bob Thompson presented the administration's proposal. Don Cann said rentals have not been a problem overall but privately owned scooters have caused more problems. Jodi Monaco said she is moderate on scooters, asked how the public would be educated and asked whether the ordinance could be undone if enacted. The council adopted the ordinance unanimously.

    Moved by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl. Vote: 7-0

  4. April 29, 2025 · City Council

    Amendments to Chapter 10-9: motor-assisted scooters and electric-assisted bicycles

    Discussed

    Megan Sundquist of Risk Management presented the amendments. This was an information item; it returned for action in May.

  5. May 20, 2025 · City Council

    Chapter 10-9 amendments: motor-assisted scooters and electric-assisted bicycles (Ordinance 25-12)

    Approved

    Adopted on the consent calendar after an information item on April 22.