(A) Authorization. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to permit the use of snowmobiles on any street when, because of snow or other extreme weather conditions, conventional vehicles cannot be used for necessary transportation.
(B) Operation. A snowmobile may be operated on a street when necessary to cross a street or bridge or culvert. The snowmobile shall be brought to a complete stop before entering the street, and the operator shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle approaching the street.
(C) Routes of operation. Unless specifically designated otherwise as provided herein, all highways, city streets and alleys, or designated trailways within the city are hereby designated to be access routes upon which a snowmobile may be operated for the purpose of providing access to and from areas where snowmobile operation is permitted. Such access routes do not include or involve state or federal highways.
(D) Speed. A snowmobile may be operated at speeds that do not exceed ten mph within the city limits.
(E) Time of operation. A snowmobile may be operated between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. within the city limits, except for in the case of an emergency.
(F) Location of operation. A snowmobile operator must travel on the extreme right-hand shoulder of the street if one is available. If no shoulder is available, the operator must travel on the extreme right-hand side of street, except on the streets and places listed in division (G) below, upon which the use of snowmobiles are strictly prohibited.
(G) Prohibited areas of operation. No person shall operate a snowmobile in any of the following locations:
(1) On a frozen surface of any waters within 100 feet of a person, including a skater, who is not in or on a snowmobile; within 100 feet of a fishing shanty or shelter, except at the minimum speed required to maintain forward movement of the snowmobile; or in an area that has been cleared of snow for pedestrian or festival purposes, unless the area is necessary for the access of public water;
(2) On or across a cemetery or burial grounds;
(3) On Iron Street from Pioneer Street to Tobin Street;
(4) On any public sidewalk;
(5) Any city-owned park unless otherwise designated; or
(6) On any public parking lot unless otherwise posted.
(H) Revocation of snowmobile designation. The Negaunee City Council may, from time to time, by resolution, prohibit snowmobile use upon any roadway, street, or alley under its jurisdiction or any part or section thereof, with or without cause, when such action is deemed appropriate by the City Council, and same shall become effectively immediately upon the passage of said resolution.
(Ord. passed 11-9-2023)