Sacramento Municipal Code Art. III Operation of a Shared-Rideable Business

A. A shared-rideable operator shall maintain at all times in full force and effect at its sole expense, the following insurance:

1. General liability for bodily injury, including death, of one or more persons, property damage, and personal injury. Coverage shall include all customers and shall be at least as broad as ISO CGL Form 00 01 on an occurrence basis for bodily injury, including death, of one or more persons, property damage and personal injury, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

2. Automobile liability insurance providing protection against claims of bodily injury, including death, of one or more persons, personal injury, and property damage arising out of ownership, operation, maintenance, or use of owned, hired, and nonowned automobiles. Coverage shall be at least as broad as ISO CA 00 01 (any auto), with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident.

3. Workers' compensation insurance coverage as required by California statutes with an employers liability limit of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. In the event the shared-rideable business is self-insured, it shall furnish evidence of permission to self-ensure in full compliance with California statutes. The workers' compensation coverage shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City.

B. The city, its officials, and employees shall be covered by policy terms or endorsement as additional insureds regarding general liability and automobile liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the shared-rideable operator.

C. The shared-rideable operator's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as it pertains to the city, its officials, and employees.

D. The city must be provided with 30 days prior written notice of cancellation or material change in the policy language or terms by both the shared-rideable operator and the insurer.

E. The shared-rideable operator shall furnish the city with certificates and endorsements evidencing the insurance required, which must be maintained during the term of a shared-rideable business permit. The city may suspend, modify, or revoke a shared-rideable operator's vehicle permit if current certificates of insurance and required endorsements have not been provided. (Ord. 2019-0007 § 1; Ord. 2018-0006 § 1)

Shared-rideable businesses may provide and maintain shared-rideable parking spaces. However, such parking spaces shall not offset the shared-rideable parking and infrastructure fee, unless an encroachment permit for installation was issued to the shared-rideable business before May1, 2019.The installation of any shared-rideable business provided parking spaces in the public right-of-way is subject to encroachment permit requirements, as set forth in chapter 12.12. (Ord. 2019-0007 § 1; Ord. 2018-0006 § 1)

A shared-rideable business shall, within two hours of notice, retrieve its shared-rideable that is in any of the following conditions:

A. Inoperable or not safe to operate, and parked in the public right-of-way;

B. Not parked in an authorized parking space in an upright position;

C. Parked in the same location for more than 48 hours;

D. Operating with a battery or motor determined by the city to be unsafe for public use; or

E. Parked in violation of section 10.76.050 or 10.76.060. (Ord. 2021-0025 § 6; Ord. 2019-0007 § 1; Ord. 2018-0006 § 1)

A shared-rideable business shall only make available shared-rideables that meet the following minimum requirements:

A. Comply with the California Vehicle Code and any other applicable laws and regulations.

B. Be equipped with software or other mechanisms to prevent the motor from providing assistance when the shared-rideable's speed exceeds 15 miles per hour.

C. Be constructed with high quality, sturdy materials, in compliance with requirements of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and be capable of withstanding the rigors of outdoor storage and constant use for five years or more.

D. Be equipped with tamper-resistant hardware, an integrated locking mechanism, and GPS equipment capable of providing real-time location data.

E. Bear permanent markings in a visible location and in braille and raised text identifying the shared-rideable business name and telephone number and the shared-rideable's unique identification number.

F. Bear permanent markings in a prominent and visible location on the device stating devices must be parked upright in authorized parking spaces.

G. If the shared-rideable is a motorized scooter, it must bear permanent markings in a prominent and visible location on the device stating sidewalk riding is prohibited. (Ord. 2021-0025 § 7; Ord. 2019-0007 § 1; Ord. 2018-0006 § 1)

A shared-rideable business's operations shall be consistent with the plans submitted pursuant to section 5.18.110, subsections A.7 through A.16. (Ord. 2021-0025 § 8; Ord. 2019-0007 § 1)