HomeMy WebLinkAbout2898 Pedicab RegulationsORDINANCE NO. ~~
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
6.28.035 BY REVISING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PEDICABS
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The following subsection 6.28.035.C.6 is added to the Ashland Municipal
Code:
SECTION 6.28.035 Permit Required for Tour Bus or Special Vehicle.
C. Criteria for approval. The proposed operation shall
1. Have a clearly defined route that will not create traffic congestion
or adversely affect the character or privacy of a residential area.
2. Have proposed pick-up and delivery locations that will not create,
or materially contribute to, a parking problem.
3. Have a vehicle speed that will not create traffic congestion or
safety problems.
4. Utilize streets of sufficient width, including vision clearance at
intersections, so that it will not materially contribute to traffic and
pedestrian safety problems.
5. Have a fixed route with passengers picked up only at a specified
single point of origin and, except for Lithia Park, passengers shall be
returned to that same point.
6. Have to comply with only subsections 3 and 4 of this section if it
involves the operation of pedicabs. In addition, the following criteria apply
only to pedicabs:
a. Any route used will not create traffic congestion or
adversely affect the character or privacy of a residential area.
b. The manner and method of pick-up and delivery of
passengers will not create, or materially contribute to, a parking
problem or traffic congestion.
c. Prior to the operation of any pedicab and at the beginning
of each shift or each day or operation, the pedicab shall be
thoroughly inspected by the operator and found to be in safe
operating condition. An inspection for safe operating conditions
must include, but is not limited to, inspection of brakes including
parking brake; all lights, signals and reflectors; steering system;
mirrors; horn and other warning devices; and tires. For any
condition found then or at any other time that will prevent the safe
operation of the pedicab, the operator shall immediately remove the
pedicab from service and correct the condition before the pedicab
is returned to service.
SECTION 2. The following subsections 6.28.035.D.3 and 4 is added to the Ashland
Municipal Code:
D. Operations Prohibited. Permittees in the operations described in this section
shall not:
1. Respond to specific or individual calls for transportation from one
point to another in the manner of taxicabs or otherwise perform the
services of taxicabs as defined in Section 6.28.020, or
2. Attempt to promote patronage through garish display of colors,
sounds, murals or other thematic devices located on the vehicle.
3. Have to comply with subsection 1 of this section if the operation
involves pedicabs.
4. Operate or allow the operation of any special vehicle or tour bus
unless the operator possesses a valid Oregon driver's license.
The foregoing ordinance was first READ on the
duly PASSED and ADOPTED this /,.~ day of
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
/'~ dayof
2003, and
,2003.
SIGNED and APPROVED this ~/~
day of
Alan W. DeBoer, Mayor
Paul Nolte, City Attorney