File #: 22-028-O    Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 8/8/2022 In control: Recreation, Libraries and Authorities
On agenda: 8/15/2022 Final action: 8/22/2022
Title: ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-2 AND SECTION 9-3 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS AND PROHIBIT RIDING BICYCLES, ELECTRIC-ASSIST BICYCLES, WHEELED RECREATIONAL DEVICES, AND MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTERS ON PORTIONS OF THE LAKEWALK AND BAYWALK AT MORE THAN 10 MPH.
Sponsors: Terese Tomanek, Arik Forsman, Mike Mayou
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ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-2 AND SECTION 9-3 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS AND PROHIBIT RIDING BICYCLES, ELECTRIC-ASSIST BICYCLES, WHEELED RECREATIONAL DEVICES, AND MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTERS ON PORTIONS OF THE LAKEWALK AND BAYWALK AT MORE THAN 10 MPH.

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BY COUNCILORS TOMANEK, FORSMAN AND MAYOU:
The city of Duluth does ordain:
Section 1. That Section 9-2 of the Duluth City Code be amended as follows:
Sec. 9-2. Definitions.
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to by this Section:
Bicycle. A bicycle shall have the same definition as provided in Minn. Stat. Section 169.011 Subd. 4, as amended. Every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels either of which is over 14 inches in diameter, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or rear wheels.
Bicycle lane. A bicycle lane shall have the same definition as provided in Minn. Stat. Section 169.011 Subd. 5, as amended. A lane for bicycles, electric-assisted bicycles, and motorized foot scooters established within the portion of a street or highway easement which has been improved for vehicular traffic.
Bicycle path. A bicycle path shall have the same definition as provided in Minn. Stat. Section 169.011 Subd. 6, as amended. A path for bicycles, electric-assisted bicycles, and motorized foot scooters established on that portion of a street or highway easement which has not been improved for vehicular traffic or on other property owned by the city.
Business District. Business District shall have the same definition as provided in Chapter 33-1 of this Code.
Electric-assisted bicycle. Electric-assisted bicycle shall have the same definition as provided in Minn. Stat. Section 169.011 Subd. 27, as amended.
Motorized foot scooter. Motorized foot scooter shall have the same definition as provided in Minn. Stat. Sectio...

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