HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-11 - Establishing Fines for Micromobility ViolationsRESOLUTION NO. 2026-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE FINE AND FEE SCHEDULE OF THE
CITY OF OCOEE TO INCLUDE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS
OF CHAPTER 153, ARTICLE V, CITY CODE,
REGULATING ELECTRIC BICYCLES, ELECTRIC
SCOOTERS, AND OTHER MICROMOBILITY DEVICES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PREVAILING IN THE
EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT OR INCONSISTENCY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2018, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee, Florida (the
"City Commission") adopted Ordinance No. 2018-018, amending Chapter 16, relating to
violations, to allow for enforcement by a Special Magistrate; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2018, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2018-010
to establish the City of Ocoee Ordinance Violation Fine and Fee Schedule for violations of the
City Code pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-018; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2026, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2026-09,
creating Chapter 153, Article V, Section 153-40 of the City Code to regulate and govern the
operation of electric bicycles, electric scooters, and other micromobility devices; and
WHEREAS, Section 153-40 of the City Code authorizes enforcement through warning
notices, civil citations, noncriminal traffic citations when authorized by law, impoundment when
authorized by law, and any other lawful enforcement mechanism available to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission intends to amend the City of Ocoee Ordinance Fine
and Fee Schedule to provide fines for violations of Chapter 153, Article V, Section 153-40 of
the City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE. Authority. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee has the authority to
adopt this Resolution pursuant to its Home Rule powers in Article VIII of the Constitution of the
State of Florida and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, and section 316.2128, Florida Statutes and
section 316.008, Florida Statutes.
SECTION TWO. Amen dillaFine AHdj=.&hUed_ LAC. The City Commission of the City of
Ocoee, Florida, hereby amends and adopts the City of Ocoee Ordinance Violation Fine and
Fee Schedule, for violations of certain provisions of the Code of Ordinances as provided in
EX MIT A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
SECTION THREE. Sty—grability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
SECTION OUR. 'Conflicts and Inconsistencies. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency
with any prior Resolution, this Resolution shall be deemed to prevail to the extent of such conflict
or inconsistency.
SECTION FIVE. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 2026
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF OCOEE ORDINANCE VIOLATION FINE AND FEE SCHEDULE
Ordinance
Fine/Fee
Chapter 48 - Boats and Boating, Article 111, BoNv Fishing
$100.00
Chapter 61 - Cemeteries
First Offense
$50.00
Second and Subsequent Offense
$100.00
(second and subsequent offense within I? months of date of last offense)
Chapter 75 - Nuisance False Alarm Response Fee
$100.00
Fourth and Subsequent Offense
(fourth and subsequent false alarms within a six-month period, calculated from the date of
the first false alarm)
Chapter 113 - Noise - Loud, Unnecessary or Disturbing
First Offense
$50.00
Second and Subsequent Offense
$100.00
(second and subsequent offense within 12 months of date of last offense)
Chapter 124 - Parks, Recreation, and Other Community Facilities
First Offense
$50.00
Second and Subsequent Offense
$100.00
(second and subsequent offense within 12 months of date of last offense)
Chapter 1534C - Streets and Sidewalks, Prohibitions (Human Signage)
$100.00
Chapter 153 - Streets and Sidewalks, Article Ill, Golf Carts on Public Streets
$100.00
Chapter 153 - Streets and Sidewalks, Article V. Electric Bicycles, Electric Scooters, and
Micromobility Devices
$15.00
First Offense
$30.00
Second and Subsequent Offense
Chapter 164 - Registration, Maintenance, and Security of Abandoned Real Property
Registration
$200.00
Failure to Register
$500.00
Chapter 168 - Vehicle and Traffic
Parking
$40.00
No Disabled/Handicap Sticker/Placard Permit
$250.00
Chapter 176 - Fertilizer Management, Grass Clippings and Vegetative Material/Debris, and
Written Notice (Residential)
Pet Waste
Written Notice (Commercial)
First Violation
$50.00 (Residential)
Second Violation
$500.00 (Commercial)
Third and Subsequent Violations
$ 100.00 (Residential)
$750.00 (Commercial)
Chapter 180, Article V, Section 5-20 - Dog Friendly Restaurants
No Permit
Written Warning
First Offense
$250.00
Second Offense
$500.00 (per offense)
Third and Subsequent Offenses
After Permit is Acquired - Failure to Follow General Requirements Stated in Section 5-20
$50.00 (per offense)
(Fines are assessed per offense; an offense is committed for each requirement not met)
$ 100.00 (per offense)
First Offense
Permit Revocation
Second Offense
Third Offense
Administrative Fee (including filing fee)
$50.00