The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
DWELLING: A building, or portion thereof, with kitchen and bathroom facilities, which is used for residential occupancy.
OVER SNOW VEHICLE (OSV): Any motorized vehicle, including, but not limited to, a snowmobile or snowcat that is specifically designed for, or that by its intended use, is operated in or over snow.
PROPERTY OWNER: As used in this chapter, the lawful owner and occupant, including joint owners, renters and tenants of real property in the town that can only be accessed in the winter by an over snow route, and that has a dwelling or lawfully licensed business constructed on the property.
TOWN MARSHAL: The marshal or any deputy marshal employed by the town of Alta. (Ord. 2009-O-1, 5-14-2009)
A. Registration Decal; Display: No OSV may be operated within the town boundaries without having first obtained a registration decal from the town marshal. Registration decals must be displayed either on the windshield or adjacent to the state off highway vehicle registration sticker. Registration decals are not transferable.
B. Persons To Whom Issued; Exceptions: Registration decals shall only be issued to a "property owner", as defined in section 6-2-1 of this chapter. The town marshal may waive the registration requirement in circumstances where the use of a temporary or loaned OSV is necessary to access a property owner's dwelling or lawfully licensed business, provided the operator of any such OSV complies with all other requirements of this chapter. An OSV may not be operated on a temporary basis under this subsection for a period longer than thirty (30) days.
C. Required Safety Equipment: No OSV may be registered without the required safety items being present and operational. The following safety items shall be required of all permitted OSVs:
1. All OSVs must be equipped with operable headlights.
2. Snowmobiles must have an orange or yellow fluorescent flag which is at least eight inches (8") in length and six inches (6") in height at one end, rectangular or triangular in shape, and affixed to a flexible staff at least forty eight inches (48") in height mounted to the rear of the snowmobile.
3. Snowcats must be equipped with at least one rotating or strobe warning light which is visible from all directions.
4. When any OSV is manufactured with a horn or similar audible device, that device shall be maintained in working order.
5. Any required warning light or headlight shall be activated at all times while an OSV is in motion.
D. State Registration: When required by state law, a state division of motor vehicles off highway registration must be obtained and displayed on the OSV prior to issuance of the town registration decal.
E. Number Issued: There shall be no more than four (4) registration decals issued to an individual property owner, unless authorized by the town marshal.
F. Fees: No fees will be required to obtain the town registration decal.
G. Previously Issued Decals: An OSV registration decal which has been issued by the town before the adoption date hereof shall be valid until October 31, 2009 and thereafter shall be invalid.
H. Validity: An OSV registration decal issued pursuant to this chapter shall remain valid until such time as rendered invalid by: subsequently adopted applicable ordinance; judicial suspension or revocation pursuant to subsection 6-2-5D of this chapter or other applicable law; or change in circumstances such that a person is no longer a "property owner", as defined in section 6-2-1 of this chapter. Upon any transfer of ownership of a property, dwelling or OSV, the town OSV registration decal shall become invalid. (Ord. 2009-O-1, 5-14-2009)
A. Section 6-2-2 of this chapter does not apply to the Alta Ski Lift Company; provided, that all OSVs are clearly marked as property of the Alta Ski Lift Company.
B. Nothing in this chapter restricts the use of or requires town registration of OSVs owned and operated by the United States government, the state or any of its political subdivisions, utility corporations, or other duly authorized personnel as determined by the town marshal when said OSVs are operated in the course of public duties. (Ord. 2009-O-1, 5-14-2009)
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