After receiving survey results and public comment, the Scott County Fiscal Court on July 24 asked the county attorney to draft an ordinance that would allow operation of state‑defined street‑legal special‑purpose vehicles (SPVs or UTVs) on specified county roads, with the understanding the draft ordinance would return for public and court review. The court did not adopt an ordinance at the meeting.

County staff summarized survey results: 288 responses with 99.3% from Scott County; 73.8% of respondents identified as Georgetown residents. When asked whether the fiscal court should adopt an ordinance allowing street‑legal SPVs on certain county roads, about 32.4% “strongly supported” while 46.3% “strongly opposed” and combined opposition totaled about 55%. Respondents also saw a likely negative effect on quality of life (52.6% negative). The staff presentation made clear adoption would be required at the county level because state law (Senate Bill 63) allows operation only after a city or county adopts an enabling ordinance.

Magistrates and law enforcement raised safety and enforcement concerns, noting that vehicle handling and speed differentials on heavily traveled roads could create hazards; one magistrate said many constituents had negative responses. The sheriff and KSP representative clarified the statute prohibits SPV operation on limited‑access highways such as interstates and federal rights‑of‑way but does not automatically bar them from U.S. 25 (subject to distance restrictions described in the statute). Court members asked whether homeowners associations can block operation in private neighborhoods; staff said HOAs cannot override a public‑road ordinance, though the court could draft targeted exclusions listing specific roads to prohibit SPVs.

A member of the public urged the court to focus on rights and safety and said the state pathway already sets certification and safety standards. After discussion the court asked the county attorney to draft a sample ordinance and directed staff to gather examples from comparable suburban counties and the cities of Georgetown and Stamping Ground so the court can compare approaches at a future work session.