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Peculiar alderman brings first reading of ordinance to allow permitted UTVs and golf carts; neighbors raise safety concerns
Summary
Alderman Jarrett introduced Bill 2025-17 to allow certain utility terrain vehicles and up-to-date golf carts on city streets under a permit; staff said the city would rely on applicants’ attestations and could revoke permits for noncompliance. Some aldermen reported constituent opposition and warned about crossing state highways and limited destinations.
The Peculiar Board of Aldermen took up the first reading of Bill 2025-17 on Sept. 29, a proposed amendment to the city code (section 3.40) to permit certain utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and modern golf carts on city streets if they meet equipment, licensing and permit requirements.
“A lot of towns have already adopted something similar,” Alderman Jarrett told the board, describing a permit system that would require applicants to certify their vehicle meets code requirements, show proper equipment such as…
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