(A) Operation on private property. It is unlawful for a person to operate a snowmobile on private property of another without permission of the owner of the property. It is a sufficient defense to the prosecution for violation of this division that the defendant has permission in writing from the owner or lawful occupant of the land.
(B) Operation on publicly owned lands. It is unlawful for a person to operate a snowmobile on publicly owned land, including schools, park property, playgrounds and recreation areas, except where permitted by § 73.32 and division (E) of this section.
(C) Noise. It is unlawful for a person to operate a snowmobile in a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs, annoys, or interferes with the peace and quiet of other persons.
(D) Unattended snowmobiles. It is unlawful for the owner or operator to leave or allow a snowmobile to be or remain unattended on public property.
(E) Exception.
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of division (B) of this section, the Director of Recreation and Park shall have the authority to supervise and regulate events or programs in connection with events conducted by the City’s Recreation and Park Department in which snowmobiles are used.
(2) The Council upon recommendation of the Recreation and Park Department may designate park areas or publicly owned property where snowmobile operations will not interfere with the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. The Council may establish rules and regulations which will provide a location on park or publicly owned property which will provide recreational facilities for snowmobile users. The Council may, from time to time, by resolution designate city park or public areas deemed available for such use and establish rules and regulations compatible with the site and the use of abutting properties.
('72 Code, §§ 730:40 - 730:65) (Am. Ord. 1972-117(A), passed 8- 14-72; Am. Ord. 1999-912, passed 10-25-99; Am. Ord. 2001-959, passed 11-13-01) Penalty, see § 73.99