ORDINANCE NO. BL2013-551

An ordinance amending Section 12.54.200 (A)(9) and 12.54.310 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, pertaining to Routes for horse-drawn carriage operation, by adding the ability of Zones to be created and by delegating duties to the staff of the Traffic and Parking Commission.

WHEREAS, under 12.54.200 (A)(9) and 12.54.310 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, horse-drawn carriages shall only operate upon routes approved by the Traffic and Parking Commission; and,

WHEREAS, the Transportation Licensing Commission, the Traffic and Parking Commission, and respective staffs believe that the implementation of designated zones in addition to routes would be beneficial to the order and safety of the industry, citizens of the Metropolitan Government, and visitors thereof; and,

WHEREAS, delegating the responsibility of establishing such routes and zones to the Traffic and Parking Commission staff will aid in efficiency and timely alterations, as needed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the Council of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County does hereby amend Section 12.54.200 (A)(9) of the Metropolitan Code of Laws by replacing it with the following:

12.54.200 (A)(9) – Conduct of drivers.
A. A driver shall at all times:
9. Travel only those routes or zones designated for horse-drawn carriage travel, including special occasion travel routes or zones as approved by the traffic and parking commission staff;

Section 2. That the Council of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County does hereby amend Section 12.54.310 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws by replacing it with the following:

12.54.310 – Approved Routes and Zones.
A. A certificate holder shall operate horse-drawn carriages only upon streets within zones or upon routes developed through consultation with the metropolitan traffic and parking commission staff.
B. Horse-drawn carriages operating for-hire are barred from using streets which:
1. Have a speed limit exceeding thirty-five (35) m.p.h., unless prior approval is obtained from the traffic and parking commission staff;
2. Are designated as major arterial streets by the metropolitan planning commission, except during the hours of six p.m. to six a.m. and on Saturday, Sunday and holidays, as determined in consultation with the traffic and parking commission staff. Exceptions may be made only with the express consent of the traffic and parking commission staff.
C. The authorized zones, routes, and tether locations shall be subject to amendment as needed through consultation with the metro traffic and parking commission staff to ensure safe and efficient movement of traffic.
D. Upon approval of the traffic and parking commission staff, advance charter tours may deviate from the route or zone, provided the company operates on streets approved for routes or zones.
E. A company shall receive prior approval of the traffic and parking commission director to deviate from approved routes, zones, or destinations, which require the use or crossing of streets designated as arterial streets by the metropolitan planning commission.
F. In the event of a funeral, a company may notify the traffic and parking commission director twenty-four hours in advance of its intention to use a non-authorized route or zone.

Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring.

Sponsored by: Doug Pardue, Frank Harrison

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	October 1, 2013
Passed First Reading:	October 1, 2013
Referred to:	Traffic, Parking & Transportation Committee Public Safety Committee
Passed Second Reading:	October 15, 2013
Passed Third Reading:	November 5, 2013
Approved:	November 6, 2013
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