For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. A motorized, off- highway vehicle that:
(1) Is 50 inches or less in width;
(2) Has a dry weight of 1,200 pounds or less;
(3) Is designed for travel on at least three non-highway or off-highway tires;
(4) Is designed for recreational use by one or more individuals;
(5) Has a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator; and
(6) Has handlebars for steering control.
The term includes parts, equipment or attachments sold with the vehicle.
OFF ROAD VEHICLE. A gas or electric motorized four wheeled vehicle capable of cross country travel without benefit of a road and on or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain. OFF ROAD VEHICLE includes the following:
(1) A multiwheel drive or low pressure tire vehicle;
(2) An amphibious machine;
(3) A ground effect air cushion vehicle;
(4) An all-terrain vehicle;
(5) A recreational off-highway vehicle;
(6) A utility terrain vehicle; and
(7) Other means of transportation deriving motive power from a source other than muscle or wind.
OFF ROAD VEHICLE does not include the following:
(1) A farm vehicle used for farming, including, but not limited to, a farm wagon;
(2) A vehicle used for military or law enforcement purposes;
(3) A construction, mining or other industrial related vehicle used in performance of the vehicle's common function, including, but not limited to, a farm wagon;
(4) A snowmobile;
(5) A registered aircraft;
(6) Any other vehicle property registered by the bureau of motor vehicles;
(7) Any watercraft that is registered; or
(8) A golf cart vehicle.
RECREATIONAL OFF-ROAD VEHICLE. A motorized, off-highway vehicle that:
(1) Is 64 inches or less in width;
(2) Has a dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less;
(3) Is designed for travel on at least four non-highway or off-highway tires;
(4) Is designed for recreational use by one or more individuals;
(5) Has a nonstraddle seat or saddle; and
(6) Has a steering wheel for steering control.
UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE. A motorized, off-highway vehicle that:
(1) Is designed for travel on four non-highway or off-highway tires;
(2) Is designed for recreational use by one or more individuals;
(3) Has a nonstraddle seat; and
(4) Has a steering wheel for steering control.
(Ord. 2010-5, passed 6-14-10; Am. Ord. 2013-15, passed 5-28-13)