That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether this Council can restrict the use of autonomous driving testing within city limits, either through an outright ban or through requirement of a special permit.

Committee

City Council

Requested by

City Council

Introduced

May 22, 2025

On agenda

May 22, 2025

Passed

November 13, 2025

Enacted

May 22, 2025

Enactment no.

219079

Where it was heard

City Council Nov 13, 2025 Work completed Traffic and Parking Committee Oct 27, 2025 Recommended to be marked work completed City Council May 22, 2025 Approved and sent for discussion Pass

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