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Council tables proposed golf-cart/off-road-vehicle ordinance to allow more time for amendments
Summary
Faced with multiple last-minute amendment proposals and substantive public interest, the council voted to table Ordinance 2025-5 (golf carts, low-speed vehicles and ORV use on city streets) for further review.
The Madison Common Council voted to table second reading of Ordinance 2025-5, a proposed rewrite addressing golf carts, low-speed vehicles (LSVs) and off-road vehicles (ORVs) on city streets. Council members said they received multiple amendment proposals in the prior 48 hours and preferred to review the language publicly rather than rush to a final decision.
Council members circulated suggested amendments in advance: changes to which streets would allow certain vehicles, whether insurance requirements could be waived by the Board of Public Works, whether LSVs should be governed by state speed thresholds instead of tighter local limits, and whether special-event approvals should explicitly include golf carts. Several council members said the amendments merit committee or public discussion and a clear written record.
A motion to table passed on roll-call vote, 6–1. Supporters of tabling said the issue affects safety and traffic patterns in downtown streets and requires clear, published amendments; opponents urged faster action.
Ending: The item will return to a future meeting after staff and council members circulate consolidated amendments in writing and allow time for additional public review.
