3-8-2: POLICY STATEMENT AND PURPOSE:

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)

3-8-3: SCOPE:

This chapter applies to any proposed deployment of a shared mobility device within the city's jurisdictional boundaries. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021; amd. Ord. 5608, 7-19-2021)

3-8-4: OPERATING AREA:

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)

3-8-5: APPLICATION PROCEDURE, FEE, AND DURATION OF LICENSE:

   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.

      3.   A certificate of insurance and indemnification agreement as required in sections 3-8-11 and 3-8-12 of this chapter.

      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)

3-8-6: ISSUANCE OF LICENSE:

   A.   Issuance And Licensee Limits: If the city clerk finds the application is complete and made in conformance with section 3-8-4 of this chapter, and upon investigation of the facts stated therein are correct, the licensee shall be approved by the city council and a license shall be issued. All outstanding fees owed to the city shall be paid prior to issuing the license. The city clerk shall issue a license to no more than two (2) shared mobility device licenses.

   B.   Term Of License: An initial license shall be issued for a period of two (2) years. Following the initial license period, a new license may be issued for a period of one year. (Ord. 5601, 6-1-2021; amd. Ord. 5608, 7-19-2021)