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ORDINANCE NO. 9817-25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA MAKING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER
22; ARTICLE 2; BY ADDING SECTION 22.61 TO ADDRESS THE USE OF
MOTORIZED BICYCLES, HOVERBOARDS, UNICYCLES, SCOOTERS AND
SIMILAR DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater adopted the Code of Ordinances on February 4, 1993;
and
WHEREAS, the City has made numerous amendments to the Code of Ordinances to
account for changing conditions within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has received complaints and concerns from citizens regarding the
use of motorized bicycles, hoverboards, unicycles, scooters and similar devices being used within
Beach Walk; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide for the safe and appropriate use of its Parks and
Facilities while also maintaining the character of the surrounding neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to prohibit and enable the enforcement of such prohibitions
related to the use of motorized bicycles, hoverboards, unicycles, scooters and similar devices in
certain areas and locations;
WHEREAS, the City wishes to address the varying needs of the City's diverse population
when creating and implementing parks and recreation plans pursuant to Goal PPP 1 and Policy
PPP 1.1.1 of the Parks & Public Places Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that this amendment to the Code of Ordinances
promotes and supports the public health, safety, morals, and welfare, of the City's residents.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That Chapter 22 — Parks, Beaches, Recreation, Article 2 — Use
Regulations, Section 22.61 - Motorized bikes, hoverboards, unicycles, scooters, and similar
devices, be added to read as follows:
Sec. 22.61. — Motorized bicycles, hoverboards, unicycles, scooters and similar devices.
(1) No person shall ride, drive or propel any motorized bicycle, electric bicycle, hoverboard,
motorized unicycle, motorized scooter or similar motorized device as defined in Florida Statute
316.003, excluding any medically necessary conveyances, in, on or through the entirety of
Beach Walk excluding those areas specifically designated for vehicular traffic such as parking
lots, street rights-of-way, driveways and/or drive aisles.
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(2) Any person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere or is convicted of violating this section shall
be guilty of a class IV civil infraction pursuant to section 1.12 of this Code of Ordinances.
Section 2. Amendments to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clearwater are
hereby adopted to read as set forth in this Ordinance.
Section 3. The City of Clearwater does hereby certify that the amendment contained
herein, as well as the provisions of this Ordinance, are consistent with and in conformance with
the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Section 4. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. Notice of the proposed enactment of this Ordinance has been properly
advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with applicable law.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
3/6/2025
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL 3/17/2025
READING AND ADOPTED
LSigned by:
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Bruce Rector
Mayor
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Approved as to form: Attest:
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Melissa Isabel, Esq. Rosemarie Call, MPA, MMC
Senior Assistant City Attorney City Clerk
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