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EVERETT WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 3743--20 An Ordinance Relating to Motorized Foot Scooters, amending Ordinance No. 2784-04, as amended (chapter 46.80 EMC) WHEREAS, A. The rideshare industry has developed to include methods of transportation beyond motor vehicles, such as motorized scooters. B. Through a scooter sharing pilot program in 2019, Everett residents have shown support for the use of motorized scooters to travel within the City. C. Motorized foots scooters also promote positive impacts on the environment and traffic by providing residents and visitors to Everett an alternative to transportation by car. D. It is appropriate, where reasonable,to align motorized scooter regulations with bicycle regulations and other state laws related to motorized foot scooters to provide residents and visitors consistent rules and more opportunities to use this method of transportation. E. The City Council finds that updating the motorized foots scooter ordinance will promote the welfare of the general public and promote the economic development by allowing motorized scooters to be a viable, alternative method of transportation that will beneficially impact the environment and traffic congestion. NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 1 of Ordinance 2784-04, as amended (codified at EMC 46.80.010), is amended as follows, with strikeouts deleted and underlining added: The provisions of this chapter shall apply to motorized foot scooters.The regulations of this chapter shall not apply to any vehicle used by a disabled person in accordance with Chapter 46.19 RCW. Section 2. Section 2 of Ordinance 2784-04, as amended (codified at EMC 46.80.020), is amended as follows, with strikeouts deleted and underlining added: A. "Central business district" means the area in zone UM designated as"Parking Area A" in chapter 19.34 of the Everett zoning code.