CHAPTER 8
SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE LICENSE
SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE LICENSE
SECTION:
3-8-1: Definitions
3-8-2: Policy Statement And Purpose
3-8-3: Scope
3-8-4: Operating Area
3-8-5: Application Procedure, Fee, And Duration Of License
3-8-6: Issuance Of License
3-8-7: Operating Regulations
3-8-8: Rider Regulations
3-8-9: Rider Prohibited Acts
3-8-10: Data Sharing
3-8-11: Indemnification
3-8-12: Insurance
3-8-13: Appeal
3-8-14: Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation Of License
3-8-15: Penalty
3-8-16: Severability
For the purposes of this chapter, certain terms and words are hereby defined:
ELECTRIC-ASSIST BICYCLES: | Electric-assist bicycles as defined by section 6-2-1. |
OPERATOR: | Any individual or business engaged in shared mobility device business regardless of whether the operator has received a license. An operator shall include employees, managers, officers, principals, directors, owners, contractors, representatives, or agents. |
RIDER: | Any individual that pays to operate a shared mobility device. |
SHARED ELECTRIC SCOOTER: | A device weighing less than one hundred fifty (150) pounds, which has (i) has handlebars and an electric motor, (ii) is solely powered by the electric motor and/or human power, and (iii) has a maximum speed of no more than twenty (20) miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor. |
SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE: | Shall mean any self-service vehicle made available by an individual or business for a fee, for shared use to individuals on a temporary basis that is displayed, offered, or placed for use on any public property and returned at the end of use on any public property. Shared mobility devices may include, but are not limited to, shared electric foot scooters. A shared mobility device shall not include a vehicle in service for a transportation network company or a taxicab as regulated by article 3-5A of this code, a shared mobility device rented from and returned to a brick and mortar business. Shared mobility devices may include, but are not limited to, shared electric scooters and electric bicycles, as defined by subsection 6-2-1A. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021; amd. Ord. 5608, 7-19-2021) |
The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules and regulations governing shared mobility device operators and riders within the city of Waterloo (the "City") and to ensure that such mobility sharing systems are consistent with the safety and well-being of bicyclists, pedestrians, and other riders of the public rights-of-way. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021; amd. Ord. 5608, 7-19-2021)
The city may, by resolution, establish boundaries for operating shared mobility devices and set maximum speed limits within those boundaries. Operators shall be required to conduct business within this operating area. Licensee shall not operate within boundaries established by a special event or events held on city property. Shared mobility devices operating within the operating area shall be limited to a maximum speed of fifteen (15) miles per hour. It is unlawful to let, lease, or rent any shared mobility device in the operating area which is not equipped with a device or governor limiting the maximum speed of fifteen (15) miles per hour. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021; amd. Ord. 5608, 7-19-2021; Ord. 5609, 8-2-2021)
A. Any entity or individual seeking to operate a shared mobility device program within the city shall first obtain a shared mobility device license ("License") from the city conditioned on compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any other conditions (including insurance, indemnity, and performance bond) established by the city clerk. No entity shall operate a shared mobility device program within the city except pursuant to such license and provisions (each such operator, a "Licensee").
B. Contents Of Application: Applicants for a license under this chapter shall complete and submit to the city clerk an application, fee, and supporting documentation, all of which shall include but not be limited to the following information:
1. The name, address, and phone number of the applicant, along with at least one form of identification that includes a photograph of the applicant. The name, address and phone number of the business. The name and contact information of the local manager if the local manager is not the applicant.
2. The type and number of shared mobile devices to be used.
4. Application fee as listed in subsection E of this section.
C. Filing: Applications shall be filed with the city clerk's office. No application shall be accepted for filing and processing unless it conforms to the requirements of this chapter. This includes a complete and true application, all of the required materials and information prescribed, and the appropriate application fee.
D. Timely Filing: An application must be filed at the office of the city clerk not less than fifteen (15) business days prior to the first day of operation for a new license or the expiration date of a shared mobile device license. The city reserves the right to reject any application not filed in a timely manner.
E. Fees: The license shall last two years, have an initial annual cost of five hundred dollars ($500.00), and have a renewal cost of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per year thereafter. Application fees are due at the time of filing the application and are not refundable. Once the license is issued, the licensee shall be required to pay to the city five cents ($0.05) per ride purchased by a rider on a quarterly basis. All outstanding fees owed to the city must be paid in order to receive and maintain a license.
F. Change In Application Information: Upon any change in any of the information required to be submitted as part of the application, the licensee shall, within five (5) business days of such change, notify the city clerk in writing and provide the updated information. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021; amd. Ord. 5608, 7-19-2021)
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