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ORDINANCE NO. 06–25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING SECTIONS 5.100.020 AND 5.100.140 (PARKS AND
RECREATION AREAS AND FACILITIES) OF AND ADDING CHAPTER 6.73
(MICRO-MOBILITY DEVICES) TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code (CVC), as a general matter and as a means of establishing
statewide uniformity, prevents the City from regulating the matters that the CVC covers, such as the
operation of vehicles on public streets, unless otherwise expressly provided in the CVC; and
WHEREAS, the CVC also prevents the City from enforcing ordinances that impose fines, penalties,
assessments, and fees for violations of “matters covered by the” CVC; and
WHEREAS, the CVC authorizes local regulations relating to the operation of micro-mobility
devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters, in certain areas such as parks and sidewalks, and further
authorizes local jurisdictions to establish reasonable rules and regulations governing the operation of
such devices within City boundaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 5.100.020 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
5.100.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter the following terms, phrases, words, abbreviations and their
derivations shall have the meaning given herein:
“Bicycle” has the meaning ascribed to it in California Vehicle Code section 231, which, it is noted
for completeness, includes an “electric bicycle” as that term is defined in California Vehicle Code
section 312.5.
“City” means the city of Dublin.
“Director” means the City Manager or the City Manager’s authorized representative.
“Micro-mobility device” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 6.73.010 of this code.
“Park” means and includes all grounds, buildings, improvements and areas dedicated for use by
the public for park, recreation or open space purposes, and any part, portion or area thereof,
whether developed or undeveloped or over which the city has acquired right of use for such
purposes.
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“Person” means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization
of any kind.
“Vehicle” means any wheeled conveyance, whether motor powered, animal-drawn, or self-
propelled. The term shall include any trailer in tow of any size, kind or description. Exception is
made for baby carriages, strollers, wheelchairs and vehicles in the service of the city of Dublin.
Section 2. Section 5.100.140 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
5.100.140 Operation of bicycles, vehicles, skates, skateboards, nonmotorized scooters
and autos—Prohibited acts.
No person while in any park shall:
A. Ride a bicycle, micro-mobility device (as defined in section 6.73.010), or other vehicle
except on officially designated routes. Bicycles, micro-mobility devices, and other vehicles shall
not be permitted on unpaved trails or roads, or upon any other unpaved surfaces unless specifically
permitted by posted sign. Notwithstanding the above, a bicyclist shall be permitted to wheel or
push a bicycle by hand over any grassy area, bridge, building deck or paved area reserved for
pedestrian use;
B. Ride or operate a bicycle, micro-mobility device, or vehicle at any time or at any place within
city parks or recreational areas in a negligent, unsafe or reckless manner or in a way that endangers
the life, limb or property of any person or in violation of the provisions of California Vehicle Code
Section 21201, or at excessive speeds, especially when passing other trail users, or in areas with
poor or limited visibility;
C. If under eighteen (18) years of age, operate a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, a skateboard,
roller or in-line skates, or ride on a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, or a skateboard as a passenger,
upon any park property unless wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet. This
requirement also applies to a person who rides upon a bicycle while in a restraining seat that is
attached to the bicycle or in a trailer towed by the bicycle;
D. Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack when such is provided and there is a
space available;
E. Ride, drive or park any automobile, truck, motorcycle, motor scooter or any other motor-
powered, whether gas, electric, or other energy source, vehicle, other than a micro-mobility device,
except upon the roads, driveways and parking lots provided and designated for such use;
F. Skate over any grassy area, bridge, building deck or paved area reserved for pedestrian use;
G. Ride or propel skates, a skateboard or any other vehicle while holding or using any kite (also
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known as kiteskating);
H. Ride or propel a skateboard except on areas designated by the Council by ordinance or
resolution and properly noticed, and performed in a manner as to provide for reasonable
protection to both individuals and property; or
I. Park any vehicle in a park or city recreational area or facility unless actually visiting or
engaged in a recreational activity at the park, recreational area or facility in question unless
authorized by the Director.
Section 3. Chapter 6.73 is hereby added to the Dublin Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 6.73
MICRO-MOBILITY DEVICES.
6.73.010 Definitions
For purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings specified
in this section:
“E-bike” or “Electric bicycle” has the meaning ascribed to it in CVC section 312.5.
“E-Scooter” or “Motorized scooter” has the meaning ascribed to a motorized scooter in CVC
section 407.5.
“Electric personal assistive mobility device” (or “EPAMD”) has the meaning ascribed to it in CVC
section 313.
“Electrically motorized board” has the meaning ascribed to it in CVC section 313.5.
“Micro-mobility device” means electric bicycles, motorized scooters, electric personal assistive
mobility devices, and electrically motorized boards.
6.73.020 Use of Micro-Mobility Devices Prohibited on Sidewalks.
Except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property, no person shall ride, drive, or
operate a micro-mobility device on a pedestrian sidewalk, unless the sidewalk is designated as a
shared use path pursuant to CVC section 21235. (Reference: CVC §§ 213 and 21100 [e-bikes],
21282 [EPAMDs], 21967 [electrically motorized boards].) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person
may ride, drive, or operate an EPAMD on a pedestrian sidewalk , if, by reason of physical disability,
s/he is otherwise unable to move about on foot. Although not regulated by this Code, it is noted for
completeness that CVC section 21235(g) prohibits the operators of e-scooters and motorized
scooters from operating them on sidewalks, except as necessary to enter or leave adjacent
property.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced 30 days following
its final adoption.
Section 5. Posting. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted
in at least three public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government
Code of the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Josey, McCorriston, Morada, Qaadri and Mayor Hu
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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