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Council deadlocks on scooter ordinance; motion to reconsider and table to future session approved
Summary
An ordinance to update North Bend’s motorized foot scooter rules failed to clear the four-vote threshold required for ordinance adoption on Oct. 7, 2025; the council unanimously voted to reconsider and then to table the item so staff can draft an alternative ordinance.
The City Council did not adopt AB 25-108, an ordinance that would have amended North Bend Municipal Code chapter 10.20 for motorized foot scooters, because the proposal failed to receive the four affirmative votes required for ordinances.
The ordinance, introduced by staff, proposed several changes: lower the lawful age to operate a motorized foot scooter from 16 to 12, reduce the maximum lawful speed from 25 mph to 15 mph, allow use of motorized foot scooters on sidewalks and public trails, and add impoundment and penalties for violations. The draft would maintain existing helmet requirements and prohibit carrying passengers.
City staff (Mr. Henderson) summarized the ordinance’s committee…
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