SHARED-USE MOBILITY SYSTEMS

Charlotte City Code ch. 19, art. XV

in effect

Charlotte City Code § 19-361 Purpose.

Sec. 19-361. - Purpose. The purpose of this article is to provide for the proper management of the public rights-of-way to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city. Specifically, this article is intended to provide for the reasonable regulation of shared-use mobility systems operated in the public rights-of-way. It applies to all modes of dockless, shared transportation vehicles that are operated as part of a commercial enterprise. This article shall not apply to privately owned micromobility vehicles that are not operated as part of a commercial enterprise or shared-use system or scheme. This article also shall not apply to any mode of transport, business model, or device that requires a fixed or dedicated docking station or storefront for the rental or return of units or to any device or vehicle that is used by an individual with a mobility disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act, for the purpose of locomotion. (Ord. No. 9490, § 2.A, 1-14-2019; Ord. No. 93, § 5(Exh. E), 6-28-2021)

Charlotte City Code § 19-362 Definitions.

Sec. 19-362. - Definitions. Shared-use mobility system means one or more shared self-service dockless vehicles including bicycles, electric assisted bicycles, electric standup scooters, and/or devices similar in size, weight, and/or operation, offered for short-term rental by a shared-use mobility system operator for use in the public right-of-way by customers without the installation of any infrastructure. This definition shall not include motor vehicles as defined by section 14-1, for-hire vehicles as defined by section 22-101, or the transportation services offered by the Charlotte Area Transit System. Shared-use mobility system operator means an individual or a public, private, or non-profit entity that manages a shared-use mobility system. (Ord. No. 9490, § 2.A, 1-14-2019; Ord. No. 93, § 5(Exh. E), 6-28-2021)

Charlotte City Code § 19-363 Permit required.

Sec. 19-363. - Permit required. (a) It shall be unlawful to operate a shared-use mobility system within any public right-of-way without first obtaining a permit from the director. The permit shall, among other things: (1) Specify the term of the permit; (2) Acknowledge the city's right to require the removal or relocation of any device operating under the permit; (3) Provide for the defense and indemnification of the city, its officers, and employees for claims and suits arising out of the use of the right-of-way; (4) Require suitable levels of insurance coverage; (5) State the rights, if any, to assign or transfer rights or obligations without the prior consent of the city; and (6) Acknowledge the city's full retention of its police power. (Ord. No. 9490, § 2.A, 1-14-2019)

Charlotte City Code § 19-364 Administration and enforcement.

Sec. 19-364. - Administration and enforcement. (a) This article shall be administered and enforced by the director. (b) The director shall be authorized to: (1) Issue permits; (2) Develop and revise permit requirements and guidelines; (3) Establish and amend the maximum and/or minimum allowable number of vehicles authorized under the permit; (4) Establish and revise permit fees; (5) Establish and revise regulatory fees in accordance with section 2-1. (6) Revoke permits for good cause. Good cause shall, among other things, include: a. Permittee failed to pay a fee and/or civil penalty within 30 days following notice of nonpayment; b. Permittee violated any statute or ordinance governing operation of the devices covered under the permit; or c. Permittee violated one or more conditions of the permit. (c) The director, her designee, or any authorized employee of the city may impound any vehicle found in violation of this article and charge a civil penalty. The director or her designee is authorized to dispose of an impounded vehicle subject to this article if civil penalties are not paid within 90 days of issuance. (Ord. No. 9490, § 2.A, 1-14-2019)

Charlotte City Code § 19-365 Civil penalties.

Sec. 19-365. - Civil penalties. (a) A violation of this article shall not constitute a misdemeanor or infraction punishable under G.S. 14-4. Any person who violates this article may be subject to all civil and equitable remedies stated in G.S. 160A-175. (b) A violation of this article may be enforced by the issuance of a civil penalty in the amount of $25.00 per vehicle. (c) An additional late fee civil penalty in the amount of $25.00 per vehicle may be assessed if the initial civil penalty is not paid or appealed within 30 days from the date of issuance. (d) Civil penalties shall be issued against the permitee, permit holder, and/or business with ownership of the subject vehicles. (Ord. No. 9490, § 2.A, 1-14-2019)

Charlotte City Code § 19-366 Appeals.

Sec. 19-366. - Appeals. A violation enforced through the issuance of a civil penalty may be appealed pursuant to section 2-25 of this Code. (Ord. No. 9490, § 2.A, 1-14-2019)

Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH19STSIOTPUPL_ARTXVSHEMOSYFetched: 10/27/2026