CHAPTER 73: BICYCLES AND MICROMOBILITY DEVICES
Section
73.03 Operating and parking rules
73.04 Unlawful use of motorized transportation device or micromobility device
73.05 Impoundment of bicycles, motorized transportation device, or micromobility device
73.01 DEFINITIONS.
In addition to those definitions contained in ORS Chapters 801 through 825, and ORS Chapter 153, the following words or phrases, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning shall mean:
BICYCLE. A vehicle that:
(1) Is designed to be operated on the ground on wheels;
(2) Has a seat or saddle for use of the rider;
(3) Is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; and
(4) Is propelled exclusively by human power.
MICROMOBILITY DEVICE. A lightweight, human or electric-powered vehicle that is no more than three feet wide and that, when operating with electric propulsion, is capable of traveling at no more than 20 miles per hour, including but not limited to bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, e-scooters, skateboards, and/or e-skateboards.
MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION DEVICE. Any vehicle that is not propelled exclusively by human power and that is not a micromobility device, including but not limited to an electric mobility device that is more than three feet wide and a gas powered moped, motor assisted scooter, motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorized skateboard.
(Ord. 1296, passed 10-8-24)
73.02 REGISTRATION.
The Police Department may provide a bicycle and/or micromobility device registering service for the purpose of returning lost or stolen bicycles and/or micromobility devices.
(’91 Code, § 5-3.40)
(Ord. 967, passed 3-12-91; Am. Ord. 1296, passed 10-8-24. Formerly 73.01)
Cross reference: Penalty, see § 70.99
73.03 OPERATING AND PARKING RULES.
In addition to observing all other applicable provisions of this chapter and state law, no person shall do the following:
(A) Ride a bicycle or micromobility device on a sidewalk adjacent to the following streets:
(1) 1st Street between Main and Court Streets.
(2) 2nd Street between Deer and Fairview Streets.
(3) 3rd Street between Locust and Fairview Streets.
(4) 4th Street between Deer and Court Streets.
(5) Deer Street between 2nd and 4th Streets.
(6) Claypool between 2nd and 4th Streets.
(7) Beaver Street between 2nd and 4th Streets.
(8) Main Street between 1st and 10th Streets.
(9) Belknap Street between 1st and 4th Street.
(10) Court Street between 1st and 4th Street.
(11) Dunham between 2nd and 3rd Street.
(12) Elm Street between 2nd and 3rd Street.
(13) Fairview Street between 2nd and 3rd Street.
(B) Park a bicycle or micromobility device upon a street or a sidewalk, except in a bicycle rack or against a building or at the curb and in a manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic.
(’91 Code, § 5-3.36) (Ord. 967, passed 3-12-91; Am. Ord. 1296, passed 10-8-24. Formerly 73.02)
Cross reference: Penalty, see § 70.99
73.04 UNLAWFUL USE OF MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION DEVICE OR MICROMOBILITY DEVICE.
(A) No motorized transportation device may be operated on any off-street bicycle or pedestrian path or trail, unless exempt. A motorized transportation device is exempt from this provision if it is used as a mobility aid by a person with a mobility impairment, used by a person with express permission from the City, or used by a City employee or agent in the course of City business.
(B) No person shall operate a motorized transportation device in a manner causing excessive, unnecessary, or offensive noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to a reasonable person of normal sensitivity.
(C) No person may operate a micromobility device (when not being operated by human propulsion) on any off-street bicycle or pedestrian path or trail.
(Ord. 1296, passed 10-8-24)
73.05 IMPOUNDMENT OF BICYCLES, MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION DEVICE, OR MICROMOBILITY DEVICE.
A. A bicycle, motorized transportation device, or micromobility device left on public property for a period in excess of 72 hours may be impounded by the Police Department.
B. If a bicycle, motorized transportation device, or micromobility device impounded under this chapter is licensed or other means of determining its ownership exist, the Police Department shall make reasonable efforts to notify the owner.
C. A bicycle, motorized transportation device, or micromobility device impounded under this chapter that remains unclaimed shall be disposed of in accordance with the City’s procedures for disposal of abandoned or lost personal property.
(’91 Code, § 5-3.41) (Ord. 967, passed 3-12-91; Am. Ord. 1296, passed 10-8-24. Formerly 73.03)
Cross reference:
Disposition of unclaimed property, see Ch. 33