Alhambra Municipal Code Ch. 10.08 Shared on-Demand Personal Mobility Devices

The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit shared on-demand personal mobility devices and ensure that the use of the public right of way, at all times, promotes the public health, safety and welfare and allows for adequate pedestrian circulation.

(Ord. 4746, passed 11-26-18; Am. Ord. 4747, passed 12-10-18)

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

SHARED ON-DEMAND PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES. Any wheeled device that has handlebars, and is designed to be either powered by an electric motor or other power source, or to be powered by human propulsion, that is accessed via an on-demand portal, whether through a smart-phone, access code, I.D. card, or similar method, and is operated by a private entity that owns, manages, maintains and insures devices for shared use by members, which are available to members in unstaffed, self-service locations.

SHARED ON-DEMAND PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICE OPERATOR. An individual or a public, private, or non-profit entity that manages on-demand personal mobility device.

(Ord. 4746, passed 11-26-18; Am. Ord. 4747, passed 12-10-18)

It shall be unlawful to provide, place or offer for use or to use a shared on-demand personal mobility device, or to operate as a shared on-demand personal mobility device operator in any street or public right of way, or other public place within the city in which the public has the right of travel.

(A) The Alhambra Police Department and any persons authorized by the city and having the duty to enforce this code are hereby authorized to impound the shared on-demand personal mobility devices of any person or shared on-demand personal mobility device operator violating the provisions of this chapter. The impound shall be subject to an impound fee established by City Council resolution.

(B) The City Manager may promulgate regulations for the notification to the operator and return of the devices to the operator and as may otherwise be necessary to implement the purpose of this chapter. Any device not retrieved within 90 days of notice shall be subject to disposal.

(Ord. 4746, passed 11-26-18; Am. Ord. 4747, passed 12-10-18)

Any violation of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance and is further subject to the administrative citation and criminal enforcement provisions of this code.

(Ord. 4746, passed 11-26-18; Am. Ord. 4747, passed 12-10-18)