For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. Any motor-propelled, off-road, recreational vehicle capable of cross-country travel on land, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain, which has a net weight of less than 800 pounds, a width of less than 50 inches, which is designed to be straddled by the operator and steered by handle bars and which is designed to travel on three or more low-pressure tires.
ATV. Includes an all-terrain vehicle or motorcycle.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Any person charged with enforcement of this chapter, including, but not limited to, any member of the Township Police Department, Township Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer or Township Manager, or any other person or agency authorized by law to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
MOTORCYCLE. A two-wheeled motor-propelled vehicle which is designed to be straddled by the operator and steered by handle bars, and which is designed or manufactured primarily for off-road use.
OPERATE. To use an ATV in any manner within the township, whether or not the ATV is moving.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. Any land, rights-of-way, roads or other real property owned, maintained or otherwise under the control of any person or entity other than Aston Township, Delaware County and not available for general use by the public.
STATE LAW. Any law, statute ordinance, rule or regulation of the commonwealth, or any agency, department or instrumentality thereof.
TOWNSHIP PROPERTY. Any land, rights-of-way or roads owned, maintained or otherwise under the control of Aston Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
(Ord. 893, passed 6-15-2011)