Subject:
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Resolution providing authority for the use of golf carts within the Autumn Woods subdivision in Palm Harbor.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the resolution to permit the use of golf carts on all community streets within the Autumn Woods subdivision in Palm Harbor.
• Autumn Woods Homeowners Association (HOA) requests to allow golf cart use on all community streets within subdivision.
• Petitions received from HOA include a majority (83%) vote in favor of golf cart use in the community.
• In accordance with Section 122-67 of County Code, consideration of speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic, golf carts may safely travel on and cross these additional roadways, so long as appropriate signage is posted.
• Section 316.212 of Florida Statutes requires a resolution of support from the Board of County Commissioners to expand the area for golf cart use in unincorporated Palm Harbor.
• Resolution, upon adoption, is effective September 1, 2025.
Consistent with Section 122-69 of the Code, Exhibit A - Map must be codified in Chapter 130 Appendix F of the Code.
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Strategic Priorities:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.2 Enhance community safety
Summary:
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This action requires approval by the Board per resolution to allow golf cart travel on public roads within the Autumn Woods subdivision. The resolution also provides for codification of a map depicting where the roadways are located and provides for signage regarding golf cart use on these roadways.
Section 316.212 of Florida Statutes authorizes the Board to permit the use of golf carts on County rights-of-way within designated areas in any unincorporated area, considering factors such as speed, volume, and the character of other motor vehicle traffic using these roadways. In accordance with Section 122-67 of County Code, consideration of speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic, golf carts may safely travel on and cross these additional roadways, so long as appropriate signage is posted.
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Background Information:
The Traffic Engineering Division received a request from the HOA President to allow use of golf carts on all community streets in the subdivision located between Bee Pond Road and Alderman Road and east of Cardinal Avenue and west of Rolling Woods Drive. The request was a result from a petition performed by County staff. The petitions received included a majority (83%) vote in favor of golf cart use in the community. The HOA has 162 eligible residents.
In addition to the HOA outreach via newsletter and meetings, the County petitioned the residents and did additional outreach via social media. Of the 92 petitions returned, 76 endorsed the proposal and 16 did not endorse. The majority (83%) of the votes received were in favor of the HOA becoming a golf cart community Click or tap here to enter text.
Fiscal Impact:
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Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
Autumn Woods Subdivision in Palm Harbor
Attachments:
Resolution
Exhibit A - Map