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Council hears first reading of proposed ordinance to regulate electric motorcycles
Summary
At first reading, staff described a proposed municipal code chapter to define and regulate electric motorcycles, distinguishing them from e-bikes and mopeds and proposing restrictions on sidewalks, trails, and operator requirements.
City staff presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 2839, a draft municipal code chapter that would define "electric motorcycles," distinguish them from e-bikes and mopeds, restrict their use on sidewalks, parks, and multi-use trails, and establish equipment and operator requirements for roadway operation. The city clerk read the ordinance title; the Police Chief gave the staff report citing resident complaints about high-speed electric dirt bikes, enforcement ambiguity, and near-miss incidents.
The Police Chief said staff recommended the council adopt regulations to provide clarity and enhance public safety. He noted recent state activity and a Department of Licensing workgroup under Senate Bill 6110 with a deadline of October 2027 that will develop state-level guidance. No vote was taken—the ordinance received its first reading and will return for additional council consideration at the second reading.
