For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE OR VEHICLE. A motorized vehicle with: (1) not less than three, but not more than six low pressure or non-pneumatic tires; (2) a total dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less; and (3) 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) CLASS 1 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. 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) CLASS 2 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. 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.
OFF-HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLE. A motorized, off-highway vehicle traveling on two wheels and having a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering control, including a vehicle that is registered under Chapter 168 for highway use if it is also used for off-highway operation on trails or unimproved terrain.
PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. The entire right-of-way of a public road, including the traveled portions, banks, ditches, shoulders, and medians of a roadway, that is not privately owned.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. Any self-propelled vehicle and any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle used for recreational purposes, including but not limited to trail bike, off-highway motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, motorized go-carts, hovercraft, or motor vehicle licensed for highway operation which is being used for off-road recreational purposes. RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE does not include motor home, pick-up camper or the like, or motor vehicles designed and used for commercial, industrial or agricultural purposes.
UTILITY TASK VEHICLE. 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. Also known as a "side-by-side" (among other terms), a UTV has side-by-side seating, in some cases carries multiple passengers in a cab-like space, and often includes an open bed located behind the driver and passengers (like a pickup truck).
(Ord. 2010-07, passed 8-30-2010; Ord. 2020-07, passed 7-27-2020)