(A) Pursuant to G.S. § 153A-245, the county may by ordinance regulate the operation of golf carts as defined in G.S. § 20-4.01 (12a) on any public street, road or highway where the speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less within the county that is located in any unincorporated areas of the county or on any property owned or leased by the county.
(B) Further pursuant to G.S. § 153A-245, the county may by ordinance require the registration of golf carts, charge a fee for the registration, specify who is authorized to operate golf carts, and specify the required equipment, load limits, and the hours and methods of operation of golf carts.
(C) The Board of Commissioners desires to allow the use of golf carts within the county in accordance with state law and local law while at the same time preserve and address the interest of public safety associated with such use.
(D) The county finds that unregulated use of golf carts on public streets and roads is detrimental to the safety of the citizens of the county. This chapter is intended to apply only to Newbegun Land Subdivision. The chapter may be expanded to other areas of the county at a later date or to the entire county.
(Ord. passed 9-18-2017)