Amending Chapter 86 (streets, sidewalks and other public places) of the City of Colleyville Code of Ordinances to adopt a Division 2; adopting safety restrictions for the use of motorized carts within the City

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<strong><em><strong data-pasted="true"><em>Second Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong></em></strong><br><br>There were no speakers regarding this item at the May 5, 2026, City Council meeting.<br><br><strong><em>First Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong><br><br>City Council discussed and considered golf cart regulations at the City Council Worksessions on February 7, and April 21, 2026. Based on the discussion and review with staff and the City Attorney, the proposed ordinance will provide for the operation and use of motorized carts within the City.<br><br>Highlights of the proposed ordinance include defining motorized carts, ATVs, low speed vehicles, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Providing for a list of prohibited streets as Cheek-Sparger Road, Hall-Johnson Road, and Pool Road, and provides for safety equipment on the motorized vehicle. Exhibit A provides for the complete regulations for use and operation of motorized carts in Colleyville.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.