(a) The horse-drawn carriage shall, at all times when in use as such:
(1) Display adequate headlights, taillights and a passenger display light as Approved by the Village Manager.
(2) Display a reflectorized slow moving vehicle emblem in conformance with Ohio R.C. 4513.11.
(3) Display, visible to the side at night, a light and/or refectorization as determined by the Village Manager.
(4) Be equipped with seats for the operator and all passengers.
(5) Seat not more than eight occupants, to include the operator.
(6) Maintain a rubber surface on the wheel traction surface in conformance with Ohio R.C. 4513.25.
(7) Not be wider than eight feet, to include fenders, running boards and safety mirrors and devices.
(b) The operator shall insure that the horse(s):
(1) Be fitted with a device to catch all manure or solid waste except when inside the transport vehicle.
(2) Be attended at all times including when loading and discharging passengers.
(3) Not be subject to any cruel or harassing treatment.
(c) The operator of the horse-drawn carriage shall:
(1) Be subject to all State and City traffic laws applicable to motor vehicles.
(2) Possess a valid State Driver’s License.
(3) Require all passengers to be seated except when boarding or discharging.
(4) Not to operate during those days and times of day nor operate upon those streets, public places, and quasi-public places prohibited by regulations promulgated by the Village Manager.
(5) Not operate or stop in any bus priority lane.
(6) Make available to any person, upon request, the rates for all tours and trips offered by the service.
(7) Flush all liquid waste from the horse immediately with water and spray with the appropriate chemical to eliminate all noxious odors and bacteria.
(8) Not be required to give a person or persons a ride in the carriage on demand of such person(s).
(9) Not smoke during the operation of the carriage.
(Ord. 10-19. Passed 5-3-10.)