Birch Bay’s interim golf cart ordinance, which expires at the end of October, will be on the agenda for Whatcom County Council’s October 22 meeting.
The council will hold a public hearing about making the ordinance permanent at its 7 p.m. meeting, and may discuss the ordinance in the public works and health committee meeting earlier in the day, said county engineer Jason Ardt.
In documents from an October 8 council meeting, county sheriff’s deputy George Ratayczak said he hasn’t seen any issues with the golf cart zone, “other than a few areas where it should be expanded a block or so to include a couple of the major campground entrances the carts come from.”
Council passed the temporary ordinance in May 2018. It allows golf carts on Birch Bay Drive from Birch Point Loop to Point Whitehorn and roads immediately connected to Birch Bay Drive that have 25 mph speed limits.
State law has allowed cities and counties to create local golf cart zones since 2010.
According to the law, golf carts must be equipped with reflectors, seat belts and rearview mirrors, including center, passenger and driver’s side mirrors. Drivers must be at least 16 and have completed a driver’s education course or have experience as a licensed driver.
Meeting agendas are typically posted three days before the meeting at co.whatcom.wa.us.
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