§ 2-22-9. Designation of certain roads permitting the operation of golf carts.  


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  • (a)

    The definitions of the applicable words and terms set forth in sections 316.003 and 320.01, Florida Statutes, as amended, shall apply to this section.

    (b)

    The operation of a golf cart upon specified roads and streets of this county is permitted and golf carts may be operated upon those county roads and streets within the unincorporated area of the county, set forth in paragraph (g)(1) of this section.

    (c)

    The operation of a golf cart is permitted and golf cart crossing areas shall be established across those county roads and streets located within the unincorporated area of the county, set forth in paragraph (g)(2) of this section.

    (d)

    The county administrator shall cause to be posted appropriate signs on the roads and streets and at the crossings listed in paragraph (g) of this section to indicate that the operation of golf carts is allowed.

    (e)

    The operation of golf carts as provided by subsections (b) and (c) of this section must comply with all of the requirements set forth in section 316.212, Florida Statutes, as amended. A golf cart may be operated only:

    (1)

    During the hours between sunrise and sunset, unless the golf cart is equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a windshield;

    (2)

    By a person who is not under the age of 14;

    (3)

    If it has been equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and red reflectorized warning devices in both front and rear; and

    (4)

    If warning signs required by paragraph (d) of this section have been posted and remain posted.

    (f)

    Pursuant to subsection 316.212(9), Florida Statutes, violations of this section are punishable as provided in chapter 318, Florida Statutes, as amended.

    (g)

    Golf cart road designations and golf cart crossing areas.

    (1)

    Golf cart road and street designations. Roads and streets within the following developments and districts:

    a.

    Trailer Estates Park and Recreation District:

    Marina Drive Minnesota Avenue
    Arizona Street Illinois Avenue
    Nebraska Street Iowa Avenue
    Massachusetts Street Michigan Avenue
    Connecticut Street Pennsylvania Avenue
    California Street New York Avenue
    Dakota Street Canada Boulevard
    Washington Street Park Lane
    Oregon Street West Bayou
    Texas Street East Bayou
    Kansas Street Marlin Lane
    New Jersey Street Tarpon Lane
    Tennessee Street Bay Drive
    America Way East Beach
    Ohio Avenue West Beach
    Indiana Avenue Alaska

     

    b.

    El Conquistador Country Club:

    El Conquistador Parkway Between 34th Street West and Courtside Drive
    43rd Street West Between Avenida Madera and El Conquistador Parkway
    45th Street West Between El Conquistador Parkway and La Jolla Drive
    La Jolla Drive Between 45th Street West and the dead end
    La Vista Lane Between 45th Street West and the dead end
    61st Avenue Terrace West Between 43rd Street West and the dead end
    Pinar Drive From 43rd Street West to 43rd Street West

     

    c.

    Palm Aire:

    Whitfield Avenue Doral Drive
    Tournament Boulevard Merion Way
    West Country Club Drive St. Andrews Lane
    West Country Club Drive North Heron Drive
    West Country Club Lane Lakeside Drive
    Canterbury Drive Country Lakes Drive
    Medalist Road Country Lakes Circle
    Inverness Drive Country Lakes Trail
    Canterbury Way Country Lakes Lane
    Hermitage Circle 73rd Drive East
    Thunderbird Circle 73rd Avenue Circle East
    Palm Aire Drive 74th Terrace East
    Estates Drive 74th Place East
    Estates Circle 75th Terrace East
    Cypress Lake Drive 58th Court East
    Conservatory Drive Links Court
    Conservatory Circle Eagle Creek Drive
    Palm Aire Circle Broadmoor Pines Boulevard
    Timberlake Circle Clubside Drive
    Timberlake Drive Misty Oaks Boulevard
    Timberlake Lane Misty Oaks Street
    Palm Aire Lane Misty Oaks Court
    Country Club Way Misty Oaks Drive
    Pine Terrace Drive 60th Street Circle East
    Avista Drive 62nd Court East
    Golf Pointe Drive Lakeside Woods Circle
    Golf Pointe Way Preserves Court
    Golf Pointe Circle Gardens Drive
    Fairway Bend Drive Gardens Circle
    Fairway Bend Circle Palm Lakes Court
    Fairway Bend Lane

     

    d.

    Tara Golf and Country Club:

    1.

    Tara Boulevard.

    2.

    Stone River Road.

    3.

    Drewry's Bluff.

    4.

    Pleasant Hill Road.

    5.

    Turner's Gap Road.

    6.

    Peach Tree Creek.

    7.

    Chickasaw Bayou Road.

    8.

    The Plantations Drive.

    9.

    Cottonwood Street.

    10.

    Liberty Avenue.

    e.

    River Club Community:

    Boxthorn Place Firestone Drive
    Cherry Hills Avenue Circle Firethorn Place
    Cheval Place Glen Abbey Lane
    Clubhouse Drive Glenmore Avenue
    Cooper Bridge Lane Governor's Club Place
    Coventry Court Harrington Lane
    Cypress Point Drive Hickory Hammock
    Dornough Lane Laurel Valley Avenue Circle
    Dunes Court Medinah Court
    Oakbrooke Circle East Royal Lytham Avenue
    Oakmont Way Shoal Creek Street Circle
    Olde Hyde Park Place Silverado Circle
    Palmbrooke Terrace Sonesta Court
    Partridge Street Circle Spyglass Lane
    Pinehurst Place Sweetwater Avenue
    Pine Valley Street Tom O'Shanter
    River Birch Court Tori Way
    Riveredge Street Circle Tralee Way
    Royal Calcutta Place Winged Foot Terrace

     

    f.

    Tidevue Estates Subdivision:

    10th Street Court East From 41st Avenue East to 46th Avenue Drive East
    11th Street East From 41st Avenue East to 43rd Avenue Drive East
    11th Street Court East From 41st Avenue Drive East to 45th Avenue Drive East
    12th Street Court East From 41st Avenue East to 45th Avenue Drive East
    13th Street East From 41st Avenue Drive East to 45th Avenue Drive East
    14th Street East From 41st Avenue East to the cul-de-sac
    14th Street East From 13th Street East to 45th Avenue Drive East
    15th Street East From 45th Avenue Drive East to the cul-de-sac
    15th Street Court East From 45th Avenue Drive East to 47th Avenue Drive East
    16th Street East From 44th Avenue Drive East to 45th Avenue East
    16th Street Court East From 44th Avenue Drive East to 47th Avenue Drive East
    41st Avenue East US 301 to the cul-de-sac
    41st Avenue Drive East 12th Street Court East to 41st Avenue East
    42nd Avenue East 11th Street Court East to 41st Avenue Drive East
    42nd Avenue Drive East US 301 to 11th Street Court East
    43rd Avenue East 15th Street East to the cul-de-sac
    43rd Avenue Drive East 10th Street Court East to 12th Street Court East
    44th Avenue East 14th Street East to the cul-de-sac
    44th Avenue Drive East 10th Street Court East to 12th Street Court East
    45th Avenue East US 301 to 12th Street Court East
    45th Avenue East 13th Street East to 16th Street Court East
    45th Avenue Drive East 10th Street Court East to 17th Street East/Memphis Road
    46th Avenue East 10th Street Court East to 46th Avenue Drive East
    46th Avenue East 15th Street Court East to 16th Street Court East
    46th Avenue Drive East 10th Street Court East to 45th Avenue Drive East
    46th Avenue Drive East 15th Street Court East to 16th Street Court East
    47th Avenue East 15th Street Court East to 16th Street Court East
    47th Avenue Drive East 15th Street Court East to 17th Street East/Memphis Road

     

    g.

    Heather Hills Estates:

    1st Street West From 48th Avenue West to 50th Avenue Terrace West
    2nd Street West From 49th Avenue Drive West to 50th Avenue West
    3rd Street West From 48th Avenue West to 49th Avenue West
    3rd Street West From 49th Avenue Drive West to 50th Avenue West
    4th Street West From 48th Avenue Drive West to 50th Avenue Terrace West
    48th Avenue West From 1st Street West to 3rd Street West
    48th Avenue Drive West From 1st Street West to 5th Street West
    48th Avenue Terrace West From 1st Street West to 3rd Street West
    49th Avenue West From 1st Street West to 4th Street West
    49th Avenue Drive West From 1st Street West to 4th Street West
    49th Avenue Terrace West From 3rd Street West to 5th Street West
    50th Avenue West From 1st Street West to 4th Street West
    50th Avenue Drive West From 1st Street West to 4th Street West
    50th Avenue Plaza West From 1st Street West to 4th Street West
    50th Avenue Terrace West From 1st Street West to 4th Street West

     

    h.

    Village of Cortez:

    119th Street West From Cortez Road West to dead end
    121st Street Court West From Cortez Road West to dead end
    123rd Street West From Cortez Road West to 46th Avenue West
    123rd Street Court West From Cortez Road West to 46th Avenue West
    124th Street West From Cortez Road West to 46th Avenue West
    124th Street Court West From Cortez Road West to Bayview Avenue
    125th Street West From Cortez Road West to dead end
    45th Avenue West From 119th Street West to 125th Street West
    45th Avenue Drive West From 121st Street Court West to dead end
    46th Avenue West From 123rd Street West to 124th Street West
    Bayview Avenue From 124th Street West to 124th Street Court West

     

    i.

    Terra Ceia Island:

    24th Avenue West From Michiana Drive to Horseshoe Loop Road
    Bayshore Drive From West of US 19 to Terra Ceia Road
    Boots Point Road From Bayshore Drive to dead end
    Boyd Lane From Center Road to dead end
    Burns Road From Leps Road to dead end
    Center Road From Terra Ceia Road to Bayshore Drive
    Horseshoe Loop Road From 24th Avenue West to Bayshore Drive
    Island Court From Bayshore Drive to dead end
    Ken Hubbard Road From Center Road to US 19
    Leps Road From Bayshore Drive to Miguel Bay Drive
    Liles Street From Bayshore Drive to dead end
    Michiana Drive From Bayshore Drive to dead end
    Miguel Bay Drive From Leps Road to the cul-de-sac
    Sunset Lane From Center Road to Bayshore Drive
    Terra Ceia Road From West of US 19 to Bayshore Drive

     

    (2)

    Designation of golf cart crossing areas.

    a.

    Trailer Estates Park and Recreation District: At the traffic light where Canada Boulevard intersects Florida Boulevard.

    b.

    El Conquistador Country Club:

    1.

    At the signalized crossing on El Conquistador Parkway between 43rd Street West and Country Club Drive.

    2.

    Across 43rd Street West at the marked and signed locations between 61st Avenue Terrace West and Pinar Drive.

    3.

    Across 43rd Street West at the marked and signed location between Pinar Drive and Avenida Madera.

    c.

    Palm Aire: Whitfield Avenue at Country Club Way.

    d.

    Tara Golf and Country Club:

    1.

    Stone River Road.

    2.

    Drewry's Bluff.

    3.

    Pleasant Hill Road.

    e.

    River Club Community:

    6002 Glen Abbey Lane (west property line)
    Braden Run Boulevard at 200' west of Glen Abbey Lane
    Braden Run Boulevard at 150' west of Glen Abbey Lane
    Braden Run Boulevard at 150' west of River Club Boulevard
    Clubhouse Drive at 300' east of Oakmont Drive
    Pine Valley Road at 150' east of Pine Dale Boulevard
    River Club Boulevard at 150' north of the bridge
    River Club Boulevard at 100' south of the bridge
    River Club Boulevard at 350' north of Pine Valley Street
    River Club Boulevard at Pinehurst Street (south side of intersection)

(Ord. No. 87-05, §§ 1—5, 2-3-87; Ord. No. 88-27, §§ 1—5, 6-21-88; Ord. No. 94-25, §§ 1—5, 3-15-94; Ord. No. 95-11, §§ 1—5, 2-7-95; Ord. No. 99-52, §§ 1—3, 11-2-99; Ord. No. 03-44, §§ 1, 2, 8-5-03; Ord. No. 16-27, § 1, 6-7-16 ; Ord. No. 17-35 , § 1, 6-6-17)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 87-05, adopted Feb. 3, 1987, did not specifically amend the Code; hence, inclusion of §§ 1—5 thereof as § 2-22-9 was at the editor's discretion.