ORDINANCE NO.________, SERIES 2015
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AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 77 OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES [LMCO] RELATING TO GOLF CARTS.
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SPONSORED BY:
WHEREAS, by enactment of the Kentucky Legislature, KRS 189.286, the operation of golf carts on certain roadways in Kentucky may be authorized by local government where such operation is deemed by the legislative body to be appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the commercial use of golf carts instead of other delivery mechanisms in certain neighborhoods and residential areas is expected to reduce negative environmental impact and promote economic growth; and
WHEREAS, Metro Council seeks to expand the lawful use of golf carts on designated roadways to delivery personnel engaged in the delivery of goods, if the golf cart is properly inspected, equipped and permitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE "COUNCIL") AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: LMCO section 77.01 is hereby created to read as follows:
? 77.01 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DAYTIME DRIVING means driving in the period of time between thirty (30) minutes after sunrise and thirty (30) minutes before sunset.
DELIVERY PERSONNEL means employees of a commercial business engaging in the delivery of goods to consumers.
GOLF CART means any self-propelled vehicle that:
1. Is designed for the transportation of players or maintaining equipment on a golf course, while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf, or maintaining the condition of the grounds on a golf course;
2. Has a minimum of four (4) wheels;
3. Is designed to operate at a speed of not more than thirty-five (35) miles per hour;
4. Is designed to carry not more than six (6) persons, in...
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