(A) No person shall operate a motorized golf cart or utility vehicle without obtaining a permit from the city as provided in this section.
(B) Every application for a permit shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall include the following information:
(1) Name and address of applicant;
(2) Name of liability insurance carrier;
(3) The serial number, make, model, and description of golf cart or utility vehicle;
(4) Photocopy of applicable liability insurance coverage card specifically for the vehicle to be operated pursuant to the permit;
(5) A permit application fee in an amount to be set by the City Council from time to time; and
(6) Such other information as the city may require.
(C) Permits shall be granted for a period of one year and may be renewed annually, for the period January 1 to December 31.
(D) No permit shall be granted unless the following conditions are met.
(1) The vehicle must be inspected by the designated representative to ensure that the vehicle is safe to operate on city streets and is in compliance with this chapter and with the State Motor Vehicle Code.
(2) A physically disabled applicant must submit a certificate signed by the physician, certifying that the applicant is able to safely operate a qualified golf cart and utility vehicle on city streets.
(3) The applicant must provide evidence of insurance in compliance with the provisions of the state statutes regarding minimum liability insurance.
(E) Insurance coverage will be verified as in effect by the city when issuing or renewing a permit.
(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 or there is evidence that permittee cannot safely operate a qualified golf cart on the designated roadways.
(G) The city and the city’s Police Department shall monitor the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 79.04) (Ord. 2012-530, passed 2-21-2012) Penalty, see § 77.99