The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ALL-TERM AN VEHICLE (ATV). A motorized flotation-tired vehicle of not less than three but not more than six low-pressure tires. It includes Class 1 (engine displacement of less than 960 cubic centimeters and total diy weight of less than 1,000 pounds) and Class 2 (engine displacement of less than 960 cubic centimeters and total diy weight of 1,000 to 1,800 pounds) ATV's as per Minnesota State Statute.
BOULEVARD. Means that portion of the street or highway between the roadway and private property.
DESIGNATED TRAIL. A clearly marked route for recreational vehicles to follow.
GO-CART. A low, four-wheeled motorized device with an open or closed frame designed and used for off-street operation only.
MINI-BIKE. A small, two-wheeled motorized device designed for off-street operation. Mini-bikes may include miniature motorcycles and do not qualify as a moped, motorcycle or an ATV.
OFF-HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLE (OHM). A vehicles traveling on two wheels with a seat to be straddled by the operator with handlebars for steering control. OHMs may include some mini-bikes. They are for off-street operation only.
OPERATE. To ride in or on, and control the operation of a recreational vehicle.
OPERATOR. Every person who operates, or is in actual physical control of a recreational vehicle.
PUBLIC PROPERTY. Property that may be used by the public, subject to reasonable regulation by a governmental body. Such property includes city parks, city parking lots and public school parking lots and grounds.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. The entire right of way of a roadway that is not privately owned, including the traveled portions, banks, ditches, shoulders and medians.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. An all-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles, snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, mini-bikes, go-carts, and other motorized vehicles, that by their use fit this definition.
ROADWAY. A portion of a street or highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel but not including the boulevard. For the purposes of this article, roadways not dedicated for public use and not maintained by the city are not included within this definition.
SEMI-PUBLIC PROPERTY. Private property generally for use by the public but not owned or maintained by a governmental body. Such property includes without limitation: church property, shopping center property and other property generally used by patrons of a commercial or private business establishment.
STREET OR HIGHWAY. The entire width between boundary lines of any way or place when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for the purpose of vehicular traffic (includes the right-of-way or boulevard). For the purposes of this subchapter, streets or highways not dedicated for public use and not maintained by the city are not included within this definition.
UTILITY TASK VEHICLE. A side-by-side, four-wheel drive that has four wheels, is propelled by an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 1,200 cubic centimeters or less, and has a total dry weight of 1,800 but less than 2,600 pounds.
(Ord. 03-2019, passed 6-11-2019)