For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV). A motorized vehicle with not less than three but not more than six tires or rubberized tracks, that is limited in engine displacement to less than 1,000 cubic centimeters and in total dry weight to less than 1,000 pounds and that has a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering control. Two-wheeled, off-road motorcycles as defined in § 321.11 of the Iowa Code, shall also be considered an ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE.
GOLF CART. A three or more wheeled recreational vehicle primarily designed for transportation of person(s) and sporting equipment in the sport of golf that is either electric powered or gas powered.
OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLE (UTV). A motorized vehicle with not less than four and not more than eight tires or rubberized tracks that has a seat that is of bucket or bench design, not intended to be straddled by the operator, and a steering wheel or control levers for control. This definition includes the following vehicles:
(1) TYPE 1 is defined as an off-road utility vehicle with a total dry weight of 1,250 pounds or less and a width of 50 inches or less.
(2) TYPE 2 is defined as an off-road utility vehicle (other than a Type 1 off-road utility vehicle), with a total dry weight of 2,000 or less and a width of 65 inches or less.
(3) TYPE 3 is defined as an off-road utility vehicle with a total dry weight of more than 2,000 pounds or a width of more than 65 inches, or both.
OPERATE. To ride in or on, other than as a passenger, use, or control the operation of an all-terrain vehicle in any manner, whether or not the all-terrain vehicle or off-road utility vehicle is moving.
OPERATOR. A person who operates or is in actual physical control of an all-terrain vehicle or off-road utility vehicle.
STREET OR HIGHWAY. The entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular travel.
(Ord. 2420, passed 11-8-2022)