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Granite Falls City Council holds first reading of e-bike, e-scooter ordinance
Summary
City Manager Jeff Balentine presented Ordinance No. 1073-2026 on April 1, 2026, proposing local regulations for electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters; the council scheduled a public hearing for April 15 and did not take final action at the meeting.
City Manager Jeff Balentine presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 1073-2026 on April 1, 2026, proposing local regulations for electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) and motorized foot scooters. Balentine outlined the state regulatory context, identified gaps in existing local code, and described key provisions proposed by the draft ordinance.
Why it matters: the presentation said the policy aims to align city code with Washington state frameworks (RCW and WAC) while addressing where e-bikes and e-scooters may operate on local streets, sidewalks and public lands. Balentine said the ordinance would clarify local authority, close code gaps, and adopt provisions consistent with comparable cities’ approaches.
What the council heard: Balentine walked council through a PowerPoint showing the regulatory framework, statutory definitions, suggested operational rules, and next steps. He announced a public hearing on April 15 for resident input and said the ordinance remains at first reading with no council vote recorded on April 1.
Next steps: The council will receive public testimony at the April 15 hearing and may schedule additional readings or amendments before any final vote.
The City Clerk recorded no public comments at the April 1 meeting on this item.
