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Commission recommends NDOT substitute ordinance to Metro Council with clarifying language
Summary
Commissioners reviewed substitute ordinance language for BL2025‑956, identified an incorrect packet version and recessed to review the correct text. The commission voted to recommend the NDOT substitute with a clarifying edit (copy C2 into B3) and to disapprove the clerk’s original filing.
During consideration of item 7.4 (ordinance BL2025‑956), commissioners discovered the packet contained an incorrect substitute ordinance version and took a short recess to review the correct language. Legal staff read relevant Metro Code sections (including Metro Code 12.44.010 and 12.40.080 regarding on‑street authority and minimum travel lane widths) and commissioners debated definitions (for example, defining "large vehicle" at Class 4 USDOT or higher) and operational details such as a 30‑minute window for service completion and the 12‑foot passing clearance.
After discussion, Commissioner 5 moved to disapprove the clerk's version and approve the NDOT substitute ordinance with one clarifying addition (copy language from section C2 into B3). The motion passed by voice vote. Commissioners asked NDOT and legal staff to continue outreach around permitting for buses and other large vehicles and to ensure permit avenues exist where appropriate.
