(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Bicycle means every device propelled by human power upon which any person rides, having two tandem wheels either of which is over 14 inches in diameter.
Horse means any large solid footed mammal domesticated by man and used as a beast of burden, draft animal, or for riding, including, but not limited to, ponies, mules and donkeys.
Motor vehicle means every vehicle which is self-propelled.
Vehicles means every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, including, but not limited to, motorcycles, dune buggies, automobiles and motor scooters.
(b) Use of maintained roads, designated parking areas and authorized riding trails required. It shall be unlawful for any person who is a driver, owner or operator of any bicycle or motor vehicle to drive, ride, operate or propel same upon, across or over any hills, trails or other public property located within the boundaries of any city park or recreational area, except upon maintained roads and designated parking areas. It shall also be unlawful for any person who is the owner or rider of any horse to ride or allow same to be ridden upon, across or over any hills, trails, or other public property located within the boundaries of any city park or recreational area except upon maintained roads and designated parking areas and authorized riding trails.
(c) Signs. The director of public works is hereby directed to erect and maintain signs at the entrance of all city parks and recreational areas and other conspicuous places therein. Such signs shall state that the riding or driving of bicycles, motor vehicles or horses upon hills, trails or public property other than maintained roads and parking areas or authorized riding trails is prohibited by city ordinances and violators shall be subject to fine.
(Prior Code, § 6-121; Ord. of 2-10-1970; Ord. of 7-13-1971)