Submitted By: Tye Chighizola
Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Introduce Ordinance 2023-53 revising Article VII - Sections 66-191 through 66-197 of the Code of Ordinances concerning the operation of golf carts
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND: On May 11, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law House Bill 949, codified at Chapter 2023-67, Laws of Florida, which amends Section 316.212, Florida Statutes, as it pertains to age and licensure limitations for the operation of golf carts on certain, designated municipal roadways. The effective date for the new law is October 1, 2023. Specifically, the amended statute prohibits a person under 18 years of age from operating a golf cart on certain roadways unless he or she possesses a valid learner's driver license or valid driver license; prohibiting a person 18 years of age or older from operating a golf cart on certain roadways unless he or she possesses a valid form of government-issued photographic identification. The adoption of this legislation creates a conflict with the City of Ocala's existing ordinance.
Based upon the above and foregoing, it is necessary to amend Article VIII, Code of Ordinances, City of Ocala, Florida, to ensure the City Code remains in compliance with Florida law.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The revised ordinance is being presented to provide consistent language with state requirements. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: The ordinance has been reviewed by the City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
* Approve with changes
* Deny
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ORDINANCE 2023-53
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, SECTIONS 66-191 THROUGH 66-197, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 316.212, FLORIDA STATUT...
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