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Council adopts first-reading ordinance to ban motorized bicycles and similar devices on Beach Walk; 4–1 vote
Summary
On first reading, the council amended the Clearwater Code to prohibit motorized bicycles, hoverboards, scooters and similar devices on Beach Walk; the measure passed 4–1 with Councilmember Ryan Cotton dissenting amid enforcement and resident-use concerns.
The Clearwater City Council passed on first reading an ordinance to add section 22.61 to the Clearwater Code of Ordinances to prohibit motorized bicycles, electric scooters, hoverboards, unicycles and similar devices on Beach Walk. The ordinance passed with four votes in favor and one opposed (Councilmember Ryan Cotton).
Parks and Recreation Director Art Kader presented the item and said Beach Walk is "part of the ambiance" that draws visitors and that safety is the rationale for the proposed restriction. Kader told the council the amendment is aimed at improving safety on the…
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