The operators of ATVs, snowmobiles and UTVs shall comply with the following restrictions as to where ATVs, snowmobiles and UTVs may be operated within the City:
1. ATVs and snowmobiles shall be operated only upon streets which have not been plowed during the snow season and on such other streets as may be designated by resolution of the Council.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.9[4a])
2. Properly equipped UTVs may be operated upon any City roadway with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less.
3. The speed limit for UTVs shall be established at not greater than 35 miles per hour or the speed limit for motor vehicles, whichever is lower, on all segments of City roads.
4. Operators of ATVs, snowmobiles, and UTVs must adhere to all traffic and parking laws, codes, rules, and regulations, applicable to other motor vehicles, unless directed otherwise by this chapter.
5. Exceptions. ATVs, snowmobiles, and UTVs may be operated on prohibited streets only under the following circumstances:
A. Emergencies. ATVs, snowmobiles, and UTVs may be operated on any street in an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway renders travel by conventional motor vehicles impractical.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.9[4])
B. Direct Crossing. ATVs, snowmobiles, and UTVs may make a direct crossing of a prohibited street provided all of the following occur:
(1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately ninety degrees (90°) to the direction of the street and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
(2) The ATV, snowmobile, or UTV is brought to a complete stop before crossing the street;
(3) The driver yields the right-of-way to all on-coming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard; and
(4) In crossing a divided street, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such street with another street.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.9[2])
C. Notwithstanding any prohibitions in this chapter, an ATV or UTV may be operated contrary to regulations prescribed in this chapter in a police designated emergency or by any recognized government employees involved in performing essential services for the City, by any duty law enforcement officers in accordance with the performance of their duties, or by construction or maintenance authorized by the City.
D. An ATV or UTV may be used to move snow from a driveway or parking lot.
6. Railroad Right-of-way. ATVs, snowmobiles, and UTVs shall not be operated on an operating railroad right-of-way. An ATV, snowmobile, or UTV may be driven directly across a railroad right-of-way only at an established crossing and, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, may, if necessary, use the improved portion of the established crossing after yielding to all oncoming traffic.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.13[1h])
7. Trails. ATVs and UTVs shall not be operated on snowmobile trails, and snowmobiles shall not be operated on ATV or UTV trails except where so designated.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.9[4f])
8. Parks and Other City Land. ATVs, snowmobiles and UTVs shall not be operated in any park, on any trail, on any playground, or upon any other City-owned property without the express permission of the City. Additionally, UTVs being lawfully operated may utilize City-owned driveways, lanes, and parking lots but may not be parked on any primary road extension. A snowmobile shall not be operated on any City land without a snow cover of at least one-tenth (1/10) of one inch.
9. Paved Surfaces. ATVs and UTVs shall be operated on paved surfaces only, unless yielding the right-of-way.
10. Single File. All ATV and UTV operators shall ride single file.
11. Street Etiquette. All ATV and UTV operators shall ride on the righthand side of the paved portion of the street or highway, unless making a left turn. Operation on the gravel shoulders, grassy in-slope, ditches, or other street or highway right-of-way is prohibited, unless yielding right-of-way.
12. Sidewalk or Parking. ATVs, snowmobiles, and UTVs shall not be operated upon the public sidewalk, trail or that portion of the street located between the curbline and the sidewalk or property line commonly referred to as "the parking" except for purposes of crossing the same to a public street upon which operation is authorized by this chapter.
13. Private Property. ATVs, snowmobiles, and UTVs shall not be operated upon private property without the consent of the owner or occupier thereof.
14. Public Ice. ATVs, snowmobiles, and UTVs may not be operated upon any frozen creeks, streams, ponds, lakes or other waterway within City limits.
15. Waterways. ATVs, snowmobiles and UTVs may not be operated in any creek, stream, river, or other waterway-nor in any portion of a creek bed, stream bed, or riverbed within city limits.