Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of McKinney, Texas, by Amending Chapter 62, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” by Adding a New Article XVI, Entitled “Golf Carts,” to Allow for the Operation of Golf Carts on Certain Public Streets within City Limits; Providing a Penalty; Providing for the Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing for an Effective Date
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5F: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, schools/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial centers, etc.)
MEETING DATE: November 5, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
City Attorney’s Office
CONTACT: Joe Ellenburg, Chief of Police
Mark S. Houser, City Attorney
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Ordinance
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Ordinance would allow for residents to operate golf carts on public roadways within the corporate boundaries of the City that have a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Transportation Code, Section 551.403 permits the operation of golf carts in master planned communities and on roadways that have a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, so long as the golf cart is being operated during the day and not more than five miles from the location where the golf cart is usually parked and for transportation to or from a golf course.
• Transportation Code, Section 551.404 further authorizes a municipality to permit the operation of golf carts on any public roadways within the corporate boundaries of the City that have a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A