Council approves limited ATV/UTV route clarifications despite earlier binding referendum

Aug 18, 2026

After debate over whether a binding referendum had already decided street access for ATVs/UTVs, the council approved clarifying route amendments to align with neighboring municipalities; the vote recorded two nays and carried by voice vote.

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Council members revisited all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) street rules and the difference between the ordinance that was on the ballot and the current, more-limited local ordinance. Several councilors noted the referendum on the ballot was a binding, direct-legislation measure and that the ballot language differed from the ordinance now being considered; differences cited included hours of operation and age limits.

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