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Council approves first reading of golf-cart ordinance limited to Carmel Hyperion neighborhood
Summary
Council gave first consideration to Ordinance 1140 (new Chapter 77) to allow limited operation of golf carts on Benloe Court, Sandy Court and 1900 Doc Drive within the Carmel Hyperion plat; ordinance specifies operator age 16+, sunrise-to-sunset operation, equipment and insurance requirements, and enforcement expectations.
The Johnston City Council approved first consideration of Ordinance 1140 to add local regulations allowing golf carts to operate on three specific streets within the Carmel Hyperion subdivision.
Police Chief McDaniel presented the ordinance as a narrowly scoped response to a developer request and Iowa Code 321.247 requirements. The proposed local code (Chapter 77) lists Benloe Court, Sandy Court and 1900 Doc Drive within the Carmel Hyperion plat as the…
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