555.02 DEFINITIONS.
    For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV). Any motorized, off-road recreational vehicle capable of cross-country travel on land, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain, including but not limited to, a multi-track, multi-wheel or low-pressure-tire vehicle, or related two-wheel, three-wheel, four-wheel or belt-driven vehicle, or an amphibious machine. The definition of ATV includes snowmobiles. ATV does not include golf carts, construction machines, utility vehicles used for business operations, agriculture, yard work, landscaping, snow removal or otherwise being used for their intended purpose. Golf carts are regulated according regulations to Chapter 379 of the Codified Ordinances.
   dBA. As used in this Chapter means the A weighted sound pressure level obtained by the use of metering characteristics in the A weighting network specified in ANSI 51.4-1971 as amended. ANSI means the American National Standards Institute or its successor bodies.
   DIRT BIKE. A motorcycle-type vehicle designed and built with special tires and suspension for riding on unpaved roads and over rough terrain.
   OCCUPANT. A person who regularly resides on the property in question.
   OPERATE. To use in any manner within the jurisdiction of the City.
   OWNER. Any person who has legal or equitable title to the property on which the A TV or dirt bike is being operated.
   PERSON. An individual, group of individuals, partnership, firm, association or any other entity.
   PRIVATE PROPERTY. Any land, rights-of-way, roads or other real property owned, maintained, or otherwise under the control of any persons or entity other than the city, and not available for general use by the public.      
(Ord. 41-2023. Passed 7-17-23.)