For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“CITY STREET.” All public streets and thoroughfares located within the city limits of the City of Independence but shall not include any state routes or state thoroughfares.
“GOLF CART.” Any self-propelled vehicle that:
(1) Is designed for the transportation of players or maintaining equipment on a golf course, while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf, or maintaining the condition of the grounds on a golf course;
(2) Has a minimum of four (4) wheels;
(3) Is designed to operate at a speed of not more than thirty-five (35) miles per hour;
(4) Is designed to carry not more than six (6) persons, including the driver;
(5) Has a maximum gross vehicle weight of two thousand five hundred (2,500) pounds;
(6) Has a maximum payload capacity of one thousand two hundred (1,200) pounds; and
(7) Meets the federal motor vehicle safety standards for low-speed vehicles.
“PERMIT.” A permit authorized to be issued under this section, issued by the permitting authority upon receipt of an application developed by the City Administrative Officer and receipt of payment of the permitting fee, for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
“PERMITTING AUTHORITY.” Kenton County Sheriff or his or her delegate.
“PERMITTING FEE/INSPECTION FEE.” All golf carts shall be inspected by a certified inspector designated by the Kenton County Sheriff and certified through the Department of Vehicle Regulation to ensure that the golf cart complies with KRS 189.286. The inspection fee shall not exceed five dollars ($5.00) with an additional fee not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00) per trip charged if it becomes necessary for the certified inspector to travel to the site of the golf cart rather than having the golf cart brought to the Sheriff's inspection area.
(Ord. 2023-O-01, passed 1-9-23)