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Ord 2257 - Permit Golf Carts COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022 ORDINANCE NO. 2257 AN ORDINANCE PERMI1TING THE USE OF GOLF CARTS INDESIGNA TED AREAS; REGULATING SUCH USE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATE LAW; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1841; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the City of Wood burn is a road authority pursuant to state law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to state law, the City of Woodburn may, by ordinance, pennit the operation ofgolfcarts under ORS 810.070; and WHEREAS, the Woodburn City Council finds that the passage of an ordinance under ORS 810.070 is justified, in the public's interest; and may be exercised and accomplished safely, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Golfcart," is defined, as it is in ORS 801.295, as a motor vehicle that has not less than three wheels in contact with the ground, has an unloaded weight less than 1,300 pounds, is designed to be and is operated at not more than 15 miles per hour, and is designed to carry golf equipment and not more than two persons, including the driver. (2) "Senior Estates," is defined as the areas platted as Woodburn Senior Estates, which is described as follows: Woodburn Senior Estates No.2, Subdivision of Block No. 23 ofW oodburn Senior Estates No. 2; Woodburn Senior Estates No.3; Woodburn Senior Estates No.4; Woodburn Senior Estates No.5; Resubdivision of a portion of Woodburn Senior Estates No.5, Blocks 48,49,50,51,52 & 53; Woodburn Senior Estates No.6; Woodburn Senior Estates No.7; Woodburn Senior Estates No. 7A; Woodburn Senior Estates No.8 as filed with Marion County. (3) "Woodburn Crossing" is defined as the shopping center located on the com- mercial properties to the northwest of the intersection of Highway 214 and Country Club Road, City of Wood bum, and lying immediately adjacent to Senior Estates. Section 2. Where Golf Carts Are Permitted. Golf carts are permitted to be used on all of the streets in the areas known as Senior Estates and Woodburn Crossing Page 1 - COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022 ORDINANCE NO. 2257 't -T""'~' as described in Section 1. No such permission is intended or implied for any public way other than those within the boundaries described. Golf carts may be operated between the golf course and the place where golf carts are parked or stored or located within or bounded by Senior Estates, as provided for in ORS 810.070. Section 3. Oualifications of Drivers. Drivers of golf carts shall obtain and have in their possession a valid Oregon Drivers License or Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles Golf Cart Permit when operating golf carts under this ordinance. Section 4. Regulations for Use of Golf Carts. Golf carts shall be operated only during daylight hours, and shall observe all applicable requirements of state traffic law. Golf carts shall yield the right of way to motor vehicles and pedestrians when crossing a public street. Section 5. Orel!on Hil!hwav 214. The operation of golf carts shall not be allowed on any portion of the public highway known as Oregon Highway 214. The crossing of Highway 214 at Oregon Way and Country Club Road or any other location is prohibited. Golf carts shall use the golf course tunnel under Highway 214 to get from one side of the highway to the other. Section 6. Rel!istration and Licensinl! ExemDtion. Golf carts operated pursuant to this ordinance shall be exempt from registration and licensing as provided in ORS 820.210. Section 7. Vehicle EauiDment Exemotion. Golf carts operated pursuant to this ordinance shall be exempt from vehicle equipment laws as provided for in ORS 810.070. Section 8. Liabilitv. The operation of golf carts under this Ordinance shall be totally the risk and responsibility of the operator. The City, by passing this Ordinance of permission and designation under state law, assumes no responsibility for the operation of the golf carts and shall be held harmless in any action arising from the operation of golf carts on or off any public way within the City. Section 9. ReDeal. Ordinance No. 1841 is hereby repealed. Section 10. Emel'l!encv Clause. This ordinance being necessary for the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Council and approval by the Mayor. Approved as to form~'~ 02.- '0 'b ....1... V~ 0 City Attorney Date Page 2 - COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022 ORDINANCE NO. 2257 . ~ . . , ..,-< . .__.,._,.~-~.~- ..~.~~._--_._.,,~_..- ~.~-'.' - ._--,....,' -~ Approved: ~~ Richard Jennings, Mayor Passed by the Council Submitted to the Mayor Approved by the Mayor Filed in the Office of the Recorder ATTEST: nl~ L~ ~ ~enn t, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon February 14, 2000 February 15. 2000 February 15, 2000 February 15. 2000 Page 3 - COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022 ORDINANCE NO. 2257 ~ . .. ~ . .~....._...- ....~.._....__..'T"'" ._~~ ..... - ..........~. .... -.