For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CENTRAL VILLAGE COMMERCIAL AREA. The area of the town, generally between the marked crosswalks on NC 12 at 1174 Duck Road and 1264 Duck Road.
CENTRAL VILLAGE COMMERCIAL AREA BICYCLE LANE. The area of NC 12 on the east and west side, generally between the marked crosswalks on NC 12 at 1174 Duck Road and 1264 Duck Road, where the paved roadway section includes a shoulder, which is directly contiguous to the vehicular travel lanes of NC 12, that is designed for use by bicyclists.
CENTRAL VILLAGE COMMERCIAL AREA PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK. The concrete sidewalks adjacent to the east and west of NC 12, but not contiguous with the roadway, generally between the marked crosswalks at 1174 Duck Road and 1264 Duck Road, that is designed for use by pedestrians.
ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE. A bicycle with 2 or 3 wheels that is equipped with a seat or saddle for use by the rider, fully operable pedals for human propulsion, and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, whose maximum speed on a level surface when powered solely by such a motor is no greater than 20 mph. The definition is republished here for convenience only and the definition set out in G.S. § 20-4.01(7a), as amended from time to time, is controlling for all purposes.
ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE. A self-balancing non-tandem two-wheeled device, designed to transport 1 person, with a propulsion system that limits maximum speed of the device to 15 mph or less and which are exempt from registration pursuant to G.S. § 20-51(14).
GOLF CART. A vehicle designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour. The definition is republished here for convenience only and the definition set out in G.S. § 20-4.01, as amended from time to time, is controlling for all purposes.
LOW-SPEED VEHICLE. A 4-wheeled electric vehicle equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, tail lamps, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, windshields, windshield wipers, speedometer, seat belts, and a vehicle identification number, which may be operated only on streets and highways where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less, and whose top speed is greater than 20 mph but less than 25 mph, and which is registered and insured in accordance with G.S. §§ 20-50 and 20-309.
MOTORIZED VEHICLE. Every vehicle which is self-propelled, powered by gasoline, diesel or other fuel source, batteries, or similar devices, which term shall include golf carts and low-speed vehicles but shall not include motorized wheelchairs or similar vehicles not exceeding 1,000 pounds gross weight and required due to a disability, electric personal assistive mobility devices, or electric assisted bicycles when operated on the multi-use pedestrian path.
MULTI-USE PEDESTRIAN PATH. The concrete or asphalt path situated adjacent to NC 12, but not contiguous with the roadway, between the south town line and the marked crosswalk on NC 12 at 1174 Duck Road, and between the north town line and the marked crosswalk on NC 12 at 1164 Duck Road, that is constructed for the use of pedestrians, bicyclists, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric assisted bicycles, and other non-motorized vehicles.
PRIVATE STREET. Privately owned by a Homeowners Association, by a person, by several people, or by a corporation/LLC. The designated owner is responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of a PRIVATE STREET.
PUBLIC STREET. Owned, maintained, built, and dedicated to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). NCDOT is responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of PUBLIC STREETS.
(Ord. 10-12, passed 12-1-2010; Am. Ord. 11-05, passed 6-1-2011; Am. Ord. 18-03, passed 3-7-2018; Am. Ord. 18-04, passed 4-4-2018; Am. Ord. 24-02, passed 4-3-2024)