For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUSINESS. A voluntary organization composed of individuals and businesses who have joined together to advance the commercial, financial, industrial and civic interests of a community.
CHARITABLE. An organization or institution organized and operated to benefit an indefinite number of the public. The service rendered to those eligible for benefits must also confer some benefit on the public.
CITY ROADWAYS. Any of the streets or alleys within the corporate limits of the city, except for state and county streets or roads.
EDUCATIONAL. An organization or institution organized and operated to provide systematic instruction in useful branches of learning by methods common to schools and institutions of learning which compare favorably in their scope and intensity with the course of study presented in tax supported schools.
FRATERNAL. An organization of persons having a common interest, the primary interest of which is to both promote the welfare of its members and to provide assistance to the general public in such a way as to lessen the burdens of government by caring for those that otherwise would be cared for by the government.
GOLF CART. A vehicle specifically designed and intended for the purposes of transporting one or more persons and their golf clubs and/or maintenance equipment while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf, or maintaining the condition of the grounds on a public or private golf course.
LABOR. An organization composed of workers organized with the objective of betterment of the conditions of those engaged in such pursuit and the development of a higher degree of efficiency in their respective occupations.
NEIGHBORHOOD VEHICLE. A self-propelled, electronically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle (or a self-propelled gasoline-powered four-wheeled motor vehicle with an engine displacement under 1,200 cubic centimeters) which is capable of obtaining in one mile a speed of more than 20 miles per hour, but not more than 25 miles per hour, and which conforms to federal regulations under Title 49 C.F.R. Part 571.500.
NON-PROFIT. An organization or institution organized and conducted on a not-for-profit basis with no personal profit inuring to anyone as a result of the operation.
OPERATE. To control the operation of a neighborhood vehicle or golf cart.
OPERATOR. A person who operates or is in actual control of a neighborhood vehicle or golf cart.
RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE or UTILITY TASK VEHICLE (collectively "UTV"). Any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 64 inches of less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less, traveling on four or more non-highway tires, designed with a non-straddle seat and a steering wheel for steering control, except equipment such as lawnmowers.
RELIGIOUS. Any church, congregation, society, or organization founded for the purpose of religious worship.
VETERANS. An organization or association comprised of members of which substantially all are individuals who are veterans or spouses, widows, or widowers of veterans, the primary purpose of which is to promote the welfare of its members and to provide assistance to the general public in such a way as to confer a public benefit.
(Ord. 09-35, passed 12-14-09; Am. Ord. 11-21, passed 8-8-11; Am. Ord. 18-09, passed 5-8-18)