14.63.020 Definitions.
A. "Shared electric micromobility device" or "device" means an electrically-powered device for short-term rental for point-to-point trips where, by design of the shared electric micromobility operator, the device is intended to remain in the public-right-of-way, even when not being rented, and is not required to be docked in a designated docking station for rental. "Devices" include electric scooters and electric-assisted bicycles.
a. "Device(s)" may include:
(i) "Electric Scooter"--any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, has a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon when riding, and is powered by an electric motor, as defined in Section 407.5 of the California Vehicle Code.
(ii) "Electric Bicycle"--A Class 1 Electric Bicycle or Class 2 Electric Bicycle as defined in Section 312.5 of the California Vehicle Code.
(iii) "Electric Motorized Bicycle"--A fully motorized two-wheeled device with a seat and footrest and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts.
(iv) "Electric Tricycle"--a three-wheeled device with a seat and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts.
(v) "Adaptive Shared Electric Micromobility Device" or "Adaptive Device"--an electric scooter, tricycle, or bicycle that is accessible to people with various physical disabilities. Adaptive Devices must include three wheels (or be self-balancing), a seat, and a basket or storage area large enough to hold a cane.
B. "Shared electric micromobility system operator" or "operator" is an entity that owns and/or operates a Shared Electric Micromobility System in the public-right-of-way. The term includes any employee, agent, or independent contractor hired or retained by the operator.
C. "Shared electric micromobility permittee" or "permittee" is an entity that is issued a Permit by the City to operate a Shared Electric Micromobility System in the public-right-of-way.
D. "Shared electric micromobility permit program" or "program" means the program under which the permit system is regulated.
E. "Shared electric micromobility system" or "system" means a system providing Devices as defined above.
F. "Shared electric micromobility user", "user" or "customer" is any person that uses, rents, or rides a shared electric micromobility device or is a customer of the operator. (Ord. 7786-NS § 1, 2021)