CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Title 3 (Business and License Regulations) of the Naperville Municipal Code, regulating commercial quadricycles (requires six positive votes)
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Louden, Deputy Director of TED
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
On November 9, 2017, the Liquor Commission voted against allowing a pedal pub operator to obtain a BYOB permit. On February 8, 2018, the Downtown Advisory Commission (DAC) voted to advise City Council that it is opposed to pedal pubs in downtown Naperville, with or without alcohol, based on limited street widths, traffic impact, and the large size and slow speed of the vehicle. Minutes from both meetings are attached.
BACKGROUND:
The City has received inquiries from multiple parties interested in operating a pedal pub within downtown Naperville. A pedal pub, also known as a tour bike or commercial quadricycle, is a four-wheeled bike that is similar in size to a large SUV. The bike can seat up to 16 passengers and a driver. It travels at a speed of approximately five miles per hour and some models have a motor to assist passengers. Pedal pubs can currently operate on City streets without alcohol as there are no local ordinances that prohibit or regulate their operations.
DISCUSSION:
During the April 3, 2018 meeting, the City Council discussed options related to regulating pedal pub operations. The City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to prohibit the operations of pedal pubs within downtown Naperville and on arterial roadways throughout Naperville. The attached ordinance prohibits pedal pub operations as directed and provides general operating guidelines for other areas within Naperville.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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