For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES/OFF-ROAD VEHICLES (ATVS). Any motorized off-highway vehicle fifty-five (55) inches or less in width which has a dry weight of fifteen hundred (1,500) pounds or less, is designed to travel on three (3) or more nonhighway tires, and is manufactured for recreational use by one (1) or more persons. For the purposes of this section, ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE also includes a "two-rider ATV" as defined in F.S. § 317.0003 (see F.S. § 316.2074 (2020)).
CONTROLLED INTERSECTION. An intersection where pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic are controlled by any standard uniform traffic control device, as determined by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
DESIGNATED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. That portion of a roadway at a controlled intersection distinctly indicated as a crosswalk for pedestrian crossing by striping or signage or other markings on the road surface or along the roadway.
DESIGNATED STREET OR DESIGNATED ROADS. All streets or roads or portions of roads or streets upon which golf carts shall be allowed to operate, under the conditions as provided for herein.
GOLF CART. A motor vehicle designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of twenty (20) miles per hour (reference F.S. § 320.01(22) F.S. (2020)). GOLF CART shall not be construed to mean low-speed or neighborhood electric vehicle.
GOLF CART COMMUNITY. A residential, commercial, and/or mixed-use subdivision or community within the City deemed safe and appropriate for the regulated use of golf carts as defined by the State of Florida Statutes. The application of this designation shall be reviewed by the City Engineer, and approved by the City Manager, and City Council. The community shall regulate and enforce safe operation of golf carts within the community.
GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING. A tunnel or overpass designed and constructed for the purpose of crossing a street or highway.
LOW-SPEED VEHICLE. Any four (4) wheeled vehicle whose top speed is greater than twenty (20) miles per hour but not greater than twenty-five (25) miles per hour, including, but not limited to, neighborhood electric vehicles. Low-speed vehicles must be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, taillamps, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, windshields, seat belts, and vehicle identification numbers § F.S. 316.2122 F.S. (2020).
SIDEWALK. That portion of a street between the curb line, or the lateral line, of a roadway and the adjacent property lines, intended for use by pedestrians F.S. § 316.003 F.S. (2020).
STATE ROADWAY. Any roadway of the State highway system under the jurisdiction of the State except limited access facilities.
(Ord. 2021-48, passed 7-15-21)