(A) The use of a motorized dirt bike and/or an ATV is not allowed on lots of less than two acres in size.
(B) A motorized dirt bike and/or ATV may be used on lots of two acres or greater in size located within the city on the condition that the riders shall adhere to the following.
(1) The established riding area for a motorized dirt bike and/or ATV is to be located no closer than 100 feet from any lot line or 50 feet if a fence, approved by the city, has been constructed along the lot line.
(2) Dust and noise control measures are to be maintained by the lot owner. These dust and noise control measures are to be enforced by the city if owners of lots that are adversely affected by dust and noise, due to motorized dirt bike and/or ATV use, file a written complaint with the city.
(a) Dust control measures shall include, but are not limited to, the planting of 12-foot high coniferous trees planted ten feet on center or the construction of a six-foot minimum board-on-board style fence.
(b) A motorized dirt bike and/or ATV must have a federally-approved spark arrestor, the noise emission may not exceed 99 decibels at a distance of 20 inches at idle, and mufflers may not be altered to increase motor noise, have a cut out bypass or similar device.
(3) No more than two riders that are unrelated to the immediate household members that reside in the dwelling on the lot may operate a motorized dirt bike and/or ATV on the lot. A motorized dirt bike and/or ATV may only be operated on the lot during the following times: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Operation of a motorized dirt bike and/or ATV must cease for a minimum of one hour after every hour of riding.
(4) Operation of a motorized dirt bike and/or ATV shall not be allowed on either primary or secondary septic sites.
(5) Any unvegetated, established riding area must be watered down before, during and after usage as needed to limit dust.
(Ord. 2002-14, passed 12-10-2002; Ord. 2003-06, passed 5-27-2003) Penalty, see § 71.99