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Police chief outlines proposed Katy ordinance to allow golf carts in subdivisions, restrict ATVs and UTVs
Summary
At a March 18 special workshop, Katy staff described a draft ordinance that would permit registered golf carts within subdivisions while excluding higher-speed ATVs and UTVs; council debated boundary lines (Avenue D, Franz Road, Cane Island) and safety requirements. No vote was taken.
At a special workshop on March 18, 2026, the City Council of Katy heard a presentation from Police Chief Will on a draft ordinance intended to regulate golf carts, and to restrict higher-speed off-road vehicles such as ATVs and UTVs.
Chief Will told the council that "currently, the city does not have any type ordinance for golf carts. We basically follow along the state statute for golf carts," and that under current state rules only the Cane Island master-plan community is explicitly allowed to operate golf carts publicly. He said staff’s proposal would let residents operate golf carts within their subdivisions provided the vehicles meet…
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