(A) Legislative intent. The Board of Trustees finds that the unrestricted use of ATVs result in severe economic damage including but not limited to habitat destruction and fragmentation, soil compaction and erosion which requires extensive and costly restoration, as well as the related noise pollution to surrounding neighborhoods through ATV operation and general nuisance to the public at large. Therefore, the Board finds additional restrictions are required to be placed on the use of ATVs in the village, which are not found in the pertinent State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE or ATV. Any self-propelled vehicle with two or more wheels which is manufactured for sale for operation primarily on off-highway/road trails or off-highway/road competitions and only incidentally operated on public highways provided that the vehicle does not exceed 70 inches in width, or 1,000 pounds of dry weight, including dirt bikes. ATV shall not include agricultural vehicles, nor any vehicles used for snowplowing (not for hire), lawn mowing, law enforcement, fire, emergency, military or a special event.
SPECIAL EVENT. Any organized rally, race, parade, exhibition or demonstration of limited duration, which is conducted according to a schedule and in which general public interest is manifested.
(Ord. 7-2006, passed 9-10-2006)