For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE or ATV. Self- propelled trail bikes, mini bikes, amphibious vehicles and similar devices other than snowmobiles, whether or not eligible to be licensed for use upon streets and highways, used at least partially for travel on natural terrain.
NATURAL TERRAIN. Areas other than roadways or driveways (private or public), parking lots and other areas of which the surface has been intentionally modified for motor vehicle operation thereon.
OPERATE. To drive or be in physical control of a snowmobile, ATV or recreational vehicle.
OPERATOR. Every person who operates or is in physical control of a snowmobile, ATV or recreational motor vehicle.
OWNER. A person, other than a lien holder, having property interest in or title to a snowmobile, ATV or recreational vehicle and entitled to the use or possession thereof.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. In addition to snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, as defined herein, a recreational vehicle is any self-propelled vehicle designed for, used or capable of use for sport, amusement or recreation other than motor homes, pickup campers or the like, whether or not eligible to
be licensed for use upon streets and highways, including, but not limited to: motorcycles, motor scooters, dirt bikes, three- and four-wheel trail bikes, go-karts, off-the-road four-wheel drive vehicles, hovercraft or dune buggies: but excluding: motor vehicles designed and used for commercial, industrial or agricultural purposes.
SNOWMOBILE. A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners and licensed in compliance with state statutes.
(‘81 Code, § 19-41) (Ord. 182, passed 11-10-76; Am. Ord. 300, passed 6-23-83)