For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVs). A motorized vehicle with: not less than three, but not more than six low pressure or non-pneumatic tires; a total dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less; and a total width from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim that is 65 inches or less. ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE includes a Class 1 all-terrain vehicle and Class 2 all-terrain vehicle. ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE does not include a golf cart, mini-truck, dune buggy, or go-cart or a vehicle designed and used specifically for lawn maintenance, agriculture, logging, or mining purposes.
(1) ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, CLASS 1. An all-terrain vehicle that has a total width from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim that is 50 inches or less.
(2) ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, CLASS 2. An all-terrain vehicle that has a total width from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim that is greater than 50 inches but not more than 65 inches.
DRIVER. The person driving and having physical control over the off-highway vehicle, motorized golf cart, utility task vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, special vehicle, or mini-truck and being the licensee.
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES (OHVS). An off-highway motorcycle, an off-road vehicle, or an all-terrain vehicle, may operate only in certain public areas and on designated OHV trails.
MINI-TRUCK. As defined in M.S. § 169.011, subd. 40(a), as it may be amended from time to time, a motor vehicle that has four wheels; is propelled by an electric motor with a rated power of 7,500 watts or less or an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 660 cubic centimeters or less; has a total dry weight of 900 to 2,200 pounds; contains an enclosed cabin and a seat for the
vehicle operator; commonly resembles a pickup truck or van, including a cargo area or bed located at the rear of the vehicle; and was not originally manufactured to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards required of motor vehicles in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, §§ 571.101 to 571.404, and successor requirements. A mini-truck does not include: a neighborhood electric vehicle that meets or exceeds the regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, §§ 571.500, as it may be amended from time to time.
MOTORIZED GOLF CART. A motorized vehicle with four low-pressure tires that is customarily used to transport golfers and their equipment on a golf course.
SPECIAL VEHICLE. Any motorized vehicle that needs permit approval to be used within city limits such as an all-terrain vehicle, a motorized golf cart, or a utility task vehicle.
UTILITY TASK VEHICLE. As defined by M.S. § 169.045, subd. 1(3), as it may be amended from time to time, a side-by-side, four-wheel drive, off-road vehicle that has four wheels, is propelled by an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 1,200 cubic centimeters or less, and has a total dry weight of 1,800 but less than 2,600 pounds.
(Ord. 2021-09, passed 5-11-2021)