Ord. 2026-DCity of Burleson (Johnson County)

Consider and take possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 58 “Parks and Recreation” (CSO#103-12-2014) of the Code of Ordinances by adding electric motorcycles to the list of prohibited motor vehicles in city parks, by adding electric bicycles to the list of

Bastiat Overreach Score: 78/100

Passed: 2026-10-05 • Effective: 2026-10-05

Executive Summary & Impact

wheeled equipment that may be prohibited at city parks if designated by proper signage, and amending Chapter 78 “Traffic and Vehicles” (B-554) by adding a prohibition of operating an electric motorcycle, pocket bike, mini-motorbike, and ATVs on city property, by adding a prohibition of any child to operate certain wheeled devices without a helmet, and by adding the prohibition for any parent or guardian to permit a child to operate certain wheeled devices. (Staff Contact: Wes Routson, Deputy Chief of Police)

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

D • City of Burleson Governing Body Meeting2026-10-05

Consider and take possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 58 “Parks and Recreation” (CSO#103-12-2014) of the Code of Ordinances by adding electric motorcycles to the list of prohibited motor vehicles in city parks, by adding electric bicycles to the list of

Outcome: PASSED (7-0) • Motion to approve Consider and take possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 58 “Parks and Recreation” (CSO#103-12-2014) of the Code of Ordinances by adding electric motorcycles to the list of prohibited motor

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF BURLESON
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-D (Agenda Item D)
Meeting: City of Burleson Governing Body Meeting
Date Enacted: 2026-10-05
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (7 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Code Enforcement & Penalties

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
 wheeled equipment that may be prohibited at city parks if designated by proper signage, and amending Chapter 78 “Traffic and Vehicles” (B-554) by adding a prohibition of operating an electric motorcycle, pocket bike, mini-motorbike, and ATVs on city property, by adding a prohibition of any child to operate certain wheeled devices without a helmet, and by adding the prohibition for any parent or guardian to permit a child to operate certain wheeled devices. (Staff Contact: Wes Routson, Deputy Chief of Police)