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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-17 (OPERATION OF NON-HUMAN POWERED MICRO-MOBILITY DEVICES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE I, DIVISION 1, SECTIONS 14-1 (DEFINITIONS), 14-3 (ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY), AND 14-4 (PENALTIES) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AND CLARIFY THAT VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER MAY BE ENFORCED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 14-21 (GAME AND SPORT ACTIVITY) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY THAT BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITIES ARE PROHIBITED INSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND IN OTHER PUBLIC RECREATIONAL AREAS; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 4, SECTION 14-26 (USE OF VEHICLES) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROHIBIT NON-HUMAN POWERED MICRO-MOBILITY DEVICES IN CERTAIN WELLINGTON PARKS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Ordinance No. 2026-17 amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit the operation of non-human powered micro-mobility devices in certain Wellington parks or portions of Wellington parks and to clarify definitions and enforcement.
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EXPLANATION: Wellington has recently experienced property damage at its neighborhood parks, boat docks, and other locations due to the apparent misuse of non-human powered micro-mobility devices, particularly electric bicycles and motorized scooters. The proposed amendments to Chapter 14, which governs Parks and Recreation, seek to clarify that the use of these devices is prohibited in certain Wellington parks and in certain areas of Wellington parks to protect against further property damage and promote public safety.
More specifically, Chapter 14, Article III, Division 1, Section 14-21 of the Code of Ordinances, titled "Game and Sport Activity," currently prohibits roller skating, roller blading, bicycling, skateboarding, and any other similar activity ...
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