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Coconut Creek tables first-reading ordinance to restrict e-bikes, scooters and mobility devices in city parks for one month
Summary
After extended debate about enforcement, scope and potential unintended consequences, the Coconut Creek City Commission voted Sept. 11 to table Ordinance 2025-033 — a first reading that would ban electric bicycles, motorized mobility devices and motorized scooters on sidewalks, bike paths, greenways and trails within city-owned parks — and requested a staff report within one month.
The Coconut Creek City Commission received a first reading of Ordinance 2025-033 on Sept. 11, an amendment to the city code that would prohibit electric bicycles, motorized mobility devices and motorized scooters on sidewalks, bike paths, greenways and trails within city-owned parks, except on park roads and in designated parking areas for parking purposes only. After substantial debate about scope, enforcement and consequences the commission voted to table the ordinance for one month and asked the city manager to return with a report.
Details of the ordinance: City Attorney Pieper (recorded in the meeting as presenting the ordinance) summarized the proposed code changes to chapter 15 (Parks and Recreation). The draft would add definitions for “electric bike,” “motorized mobility device” and “motorized scooter,” and would prohibit their operation on sidewalks, bike paths, greenways and trails located within city-owned parks. The ordinance as drafted calls for a warning on a first offense and authorizes trespass for repeat violations.
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