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Commission discusses changes to ATV/OTV ordinance, flags need to reference state code
Summary
Ferron planning commissioners discussed possible revisions to Title 6 Chapter 2 governing ATVs/OTVs, noted the sheriff’s office needs a clear local ordinance to enforce stops, and raised questions about where electric bikes should be regulated.
The Ferron City Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed possible changes to Title 6 Chapter 2 concerning all-terrain and off‑highway vehicles during its Dec. 2 meeting, and members emphasized the need to align any local ordinance with state law.
Terrance Bell, chair of the commission, said commissioners had not yet read the provided materials. The discussion centered on ensuring the sheriff’s office has an enforceable local ordinance to use when stopping ATV or OTV riders and on where electric bicycles should be treated like conventional bicycles or regulated differently.
Commissioners and staff noted that changes should cite relevant state code sections to provide clarity for enforcement. The minutes record no proposed ordinance text, no formal motion and no vote; commissioners deferred substantive changes pending review of the materials and further legal reference checks.
The discussion was advisory: the commission considered encouraging rider-safety classes and clarifying language in the municipal code, but did not adopt specific language or direct staff to draft a specific ordinance in these minutes. Any formal ordinance amendment would follow additional staff work and likely review by legal counsel and the City Council.
