§ 19-660. Definitions and exclusions.

(a)

As used in this article:

(1)

Bicycle equipped with GPS means a device that a person may ride and that is propelled by human power and has two (2) tandem wheels at least one of which is more than fourteen (14) inches in diameter, which has a global positioning system (GPS) to determine the geographic location of the bicycle.

(2)

Director means the director of the department designated by the city manager to enforce and administer this article and includes representatives, agents, or department employees designated by the director.

(3)

Dockless vehicle means a bicycle equipped with GPS, an electric bicycle, or a motor assisted scooter that is available for use for a fee;

(4)

Electric bicycle means a bicycle that:

a.

Is designed to be propelled by an electric motor, exclusively or in combination with the application of human power;

b.

Cannot attain a speed of more than twenty (20) miles per hour without the application of human power; and

c.

Does not exceed a weight of one hundred (100) pounds.

(5)

Fleet manager means the person responsible for the daily operations of a dockless vehicle service, who must be based in the city.

(6)

Motor-assisted scooter means a self-propelled device, not including a pocket bike or mini-motorbike, with:

a.

At least two (2) wheels in contact with the ground during operation;

b.

A braking system capable of stopping the device under typical operating conditions;

c.

A gas or electric motor not exceeding forty (40) cubic centimeters;

d.

A deck designed to allow a person to stand or sit while operating the device; and

e.

The ability to be propelled by human power alone.

(7)

Permit agreement means the written agreement between the city and a person for an operating permit which authorizes the operation of a service providing dockless vehicles for compensation.

(8)

Permit holder means the person who owns the operation if a sole proprietorship, or the person who has been designated as managing the operation if any other entity, of a service providing dockless vehicles for compensation.

(9)

Person means an individual, partnership, corporation, company, association or other legal entity.

(b)

This article does not apply to a moped or motorcycle; a motorized mobility device (Transportation Code Section 542.009); an electric personal assistive mobility device (Transportation Code Section 551.201; or a neighborhood electric vehicle (Transportation Code Section 551.301).

(Ord. No. 2018-10-11-0803 , § 1, 10-11-18)