(A) No person shall operate a golf cart or UTV without having a valid permit issued by the city and said permit must be in the golf cart or UTV when in operation or parked on a city roadway. In addition, the city will issue a sticker indicating for which year the permit is valid and such sticker must be applied to the front of the vehicle and must be visible when viewed from the front.
(B) An application for golf cart or UTV permit shall be available from the Office of the City Clerk and completed by the owner of the golf cart or UTV.
(C) The permit must be renewed on or before May 1 of each year commencing in 2023 and shall be valid commencing on May 1 and ending on April 30 in the year following.
(D) The initial cost of a permit will be $25 but will thereafter be subject to such fee as the City Council determines when it establishes its annual rates. The fee shall not be prorated based on the date of issuance thereof.
(E) Prior to the issuance of the initial permit for a qualifying golf cart or UTV, the vehicle must be inspected by the Polo Police Chief or his or her designee to verify compliance with the requirements of this Chapter 80 including proof of liability insurance. After this initial inspection, the same vehicle will not be required to undergo further inspections unless the requirements are modified in the future. However, no permit shall be issued unless the owner provides proof of liability insurance satisfactory to the city.
(F) The city may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon a finding that the holder thereof has violated any provision of this chapter.
(Ord. 15-01, passed 6-1-15; Am. Ord. 16-08, passed 7-18-16; Am. Ord. 17-03, passed 2-21-17; Am. Ord. 22-09, passed 8-15-22)