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Earlham council adopts rules for personal transportation devices

Earlham City Council · August 10, 2026

Summary

The council approved Ordinance No. 486 on Aug. 10 to rename Chapter 76 to 'Personal Transportation Device Regulation' and add rules for devices such as e-scooters or other personal transportation devices. The vote was unanimous and the council waived additional readings, making the ordinance effective immediately.

The Earlham City Council on Aug. 10 approved Ordinance No. 486, amending Chapter 76 of the municipal code to be titled 'Personal Transportation Device Regulation' and adding regulations for personal transportation devices. Councilmember Fredericksen moved to approve the ordinance and Councilmember Nelsen seconded; the roll call vote was unanimous.

The council also voted to waive second and third readings to enact the ordinance immediately (motion by Councilmember Visser, second by Councilmember Mudge). The ordinance renames the code chapter and updates city rules to include personal transportation devices; the minutes record unanimous approval and immediate effectiveness of the ordinance.

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