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Centerville bans electric/motorized micro‑mobility devices in parks, council votes 4–1
Summary
Council adopted a municipal code amendment that clarifies park rules to prohibit electric/motorized micro‑mobility devices (with exceptions for mobility aids). The measure, passed 4–1, adds definitions and directs staff to refine signage and outreach.
Centerville — The City Council voted 4–1 Dec. 16 to adopt an ordinance clarifying that motorized and electric micro‑mobility devices are not permitted in city parks, with exceptions for devices used to assist people with disabilities.
Staff presented a redrafted code section that adds a definition for "electric micro‑mobility device," inserts the term into existing park motor‑vehicle prohibitions, and establishes a narrow exception for mobility devices used for disability accommodation. Council discussion centered on enforcement practicality, signage wording, whether to single out e‑bikes or use the broader term "motorized," and if age or area‑specific limits should be considered.
The chief of police and parks staff said the change provides clearer enforcement authority than the previous, broader wording. Council members who supported the ordinance said it addresses a recent rise in high‑speed electric scooters and e‑bikes in small urban parks that created safety concerns for pedestrians, ball‑diamond surfaces and playground areas. The dissenting councilmember expressed concern about penalizing responsible users and asked whether targeted limits (such as age or speed limits) could better address misbehavior.
The ordinance passed 4–1; staff were directed to update park signage to clearly state the prohibition and to include accessible language and graphics so park users can readily see the restriction.
