For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. Any motorized off-highway vehicle which:
(1) Is 50 inches or less in width;
(2) Has a dry weight of 900 pounds or less;
(3) Travels on four or more low-pressure tires;
(4) Is designed for operator use only with no passengers or is specifically designed by the original manufacturer for the operator and one passenger;
(5) Has a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator; and
(6) Has handlebars or any other steering assembly for steering control.
BICYCLES. Every device propelled solely by human power upon which any person may ride, and having two tandem wheels either of which is more than 14 inches in diameter.
GOLF CAR VEHICLE. A vehicle which:
(1) Has at least four wheels;
(2) Has a maximum level ground speed of less than 20 mph;
(3) Has a maximum payload capacity of 1,200 pounds;
(4) Has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 2,500 pounds;
(5) Has a maximum passenger capacity of not more than four persons;
(6) Is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting and recreational purposes; and
(7) Is not being operated within the boundaries of a golf course.
PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE, ELECTRIC. A self-balancing, two-non- tandem-wheeled device, designed to transport only one person and containing an electric propulsion system with an average power of 750 watts or one horsepower, whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a propulsion system and while being ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 mph.
ROAD. A public way for the purposes of vehicular travel, including the entire area within the right-of-way.
SCOOTER. Any device upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels either of which is less than 14 inches in diameter and is either human powered or powered by any mechanical device of any type to include, but not limited to, motorized power or electrical power.
SKATEBOARD. A single platform mounted on wheels, which is propelled solely by human power and which has no mechanism or other device with which to steer or to control the movement or direction of the platform.
SKATES. Any device worn on the feet or shoes which has one or more wheels attached and which is propelled solely by human power.
SNOWMOBILE. A self-propelled motor vehicle designed to travel on snow, ice, or on a natural terrain steered by wheels, skis, or runners and propelled by a belt driven track with or without steel cleats.
STREET, SIDEWALK, OR HIGHWAY. The entire width between the boundary limits of any street, road, avenue, boulevard, including the sidewalk or way which is publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
STREETS ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO A GOLF COURSE. Those streets near and bordering the city’s golf course which streets are designated in § 73.04.
UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLE. Any motorized off-highway vehicle which:
(1) Is not less than 48 inches, nor more than 74 inches in width;
(2) Is not more than 135 inches, including the bumper, in length;
(3) Has a dry weight of not less than 900 pounds, nor more than 2,000 pounds;
(4) Travels on four or more low-pressure tires; and
(5) Is equipped with a steering wheel and bench or bucket-type seating designed for at least two people to sit side by side.
(Prior Code, § 73.01) (Ord. 1296, passed 2-13-1984; Ord. 1682, passed 6-11-2001; Ord. 1923, passed 11-8-2010; Ord. 1935, passed 11-8-2011; Ord. 1946, passed 11-14-2011; Ord. 1967, passed 1-14-2013)