Sec. 235.103. - Definitions.

For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words shall have the meanings indicated: Bicycle rack means a stationary fixture to which a bicycle can be securely attached to prevent theft. Corral means Dockless Mobility Unit parking facilities that can accommodate a group of Dockless Mobility Units typically installed in the right-of-way and may include the space occupied by a single vehicle parking space. City-owned property means property owned, occupied, managed, maintained, or controlled by the City pursuant to deed, easement, lease, license, or dedication, and includes City park land and any other property owned by or under the control of the City. When City-owned property is identified for use for a Dockless mobility unit facility, it shall be considered an ancillary ROW area subject to City right-of-way standards and regulations and under the jurisdiction of the City. Customer or User means the individual who rents or uses a Dockless mobility unit that is provided by an Operator. Department means the Downtown Investment Authority Department. Director means the Department Executive Director. Dockless bicycle program means a program authorized by this Chapter that provides bicycles or electric bicycles for short-term rentals for point to point trips where, by design of the Operator, the bicycles and electric bicycles are intended to remain in the designated areas during use by a Customer. Dockless mobility program means a Dockless bicycle program, Dockless scooter program or Dockless electric bicycle program. Dockless scooter program means a program authorized by this Chapter that provides electric scooters for short-term rentals for point to point trips where, by design of the Operator, the electric scooters are intended to remain in the designated areas during use by a Customer. Dockless electric bicycle, also known as electric-assist or e-bike, means a bicycle equipped with a battery and an electric motor that is activated by pedaling and deactivates when not in use. Dockless mobility unit or Unit means any and all of the following: Dockless electric bicycles, Dockless bicycles, and Dockless scooters. Dockless scooter means a vehicle consisting of a footboard mounted to wheels, steered using a long handle, does not include a seat, is intended to be operated while standing up, is equipped with a battery, and propelled by an electric motor. Geofencing means the use of GPS or RFID technology to create a virtual geographic boundary, enabling software to trigger a response when a mobile device enters or leaves a particular area. Operator means any entity that owns, operates, redistributes, or rebalances Dockless mobility units, and services a Dockless mobility program. Permit application means the application required by the Department in order to participate in the Dockless mobility unit program. Redistribution or Redistributing means the process by which Dockless mobility units are redistributed to ensure bicycle, E-bike or scooter availability throughout a service area and to prevent excessive buildup of Dockless mobility units at locations throughout the Service area. Right-of-way or ROW means the surface and space above and below an improved or unimproved public roadway, highway, boulevard, road, freeway, bridge, alley, court, street, bicycle lane, public sidewalk and terrace in which the City or other public entity has an interest in law or equity whether held in fee, easement, dedication, plat or other estate or interest including any other dedicated right-of-way for travel purposes. Service area means the geographical area within the City of Jacksonville where the Dockless mobility program is intended to offer service for its users/customers as defined by the Operator's permit application. User shall mean the same as Customer , above. (Ord. 2020-26-E , § 1; Ord. 2022-373-E , § 1)