(a) Word Usage. In the interpretation of this chapter, the singular shall include the plural, and the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter.
(b) Exemptions. Baby strollers, wheelchairs or other nonrecreational human-powered devices shall be exempted from the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Definitions.
(1) “Council” means the Council of the Village of Genoa.
(2) “Genoa” means the Village of Genoa, Ottawa County, Ohio.
(3) “Pedal Cycle” means a device propelled solely by human-powered pedals.
(4) “Roller Skate” or Street Skate” means a device having multiple sets of wheels affixed to shoes or boots and used to glide over hard surfaces by an individual.
(5) “Scooter” means a vehicle consisting of a narrow board mounted on two wheels in tandem and guided by a handle attached to the front wheel. The person stands with one foot on the board and pushes the device with the other foot, or the vehicle is powered by means other than human power.
(6) “Sidewalk” means the portion of a street between the curb lines or the lateral lines of a roadway and the adjacent property lines intended for use by pedestrians.
(7) “Skateboard” means a device consisting of a flat surface constructed of wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, or similar material with two or more wheels affixed to the underside and which is used by a person for coasting and guided by the distribution of the weight of the user.
(8) “Street or Traffic Way” means the entire width between the boundary lines of every publicly maintained way when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for vehicular travel.
(Ord. 14-03. Passed 5-19-03.)
(Ord. 14-03. Passed 5-19-03.)