§ 10.18.020. Dockless scooter operator permits and regulations governing dockless scooter programs.

A.

The City Administrator, or her designee, shall develop dockless scooter operator program criteria, application process and program requirements to operate within the City's right-of-way.

B.

The City Administrator, or her designee, is authorized to review, approve and issue dockless scooter operator permits to operators who submit applications to operate such programs within the City.

C.

The City Administrator, or her designee, shall promulgate additional regulations governing dockless scooter programs which at minimum will require Operators to provide scooter safety features (such as lights and reflectors), to follow parking rules, to meet operating and customer service performance standards, and to perform data collection and reports to the City that monitors performance and effectiveness. Safety communication materials and app features must be preapproved by the City prior to launching.

D.

The City Administrator, or her designee, shall set requirements for Operators to quickly remove vehicles parked in inappropriate areas, rebalance vehicles, and similar operator obligations and responsibilities.

E.

The City's dockless scooter share operator permit will also require operators to provide proof of insurance of the types and at the levels determined by the City, indemnification, performance bonds, and cost recovery fees.

F.

Termination. Operator permits shall be subject to termination for non-compliance including, but not limited to, operations that in the City's discretion constitute a nuisance, dangerous condition or repeated violations.

G.

The City Administrator, or her designee, will establish a process to determine well-planned, designated locations for dedicated spaces for dockless scooter sharing in the public right-of-way and in public plazas in cooperation with operators, and the public.

(Ord. No. 13502, § 1, 9-17-2018)