A. No person shall operate or cause to be operated a motor vehicle, as defined in subsection (A)(7) of this section, except upon the streets, highways and thoroughfares specifically established and provided for the operation of such vehicles except:
1. Under permit issued pursuant to Section 10.68.020 of this chapter.
2. Upon an area commercially operated for the purpose of providing facilities wherein motor vehicles can be operated for recreational purposes, if such facilities are duly licensed and permitted under the applicable laws pertaining thereto.
3. Upon any area which is specifically established by the city or other governmental body or agency, for the purpose of allowing motor vehicles to be operated thereon for recreational purposes.
4. Where any organized racing or competitive event upon a closed course is conducted under the auspices of a recognized sanctioning body under permit issued by the city.
5. Upon any area, either publicly or privately owned, designated for the parking or storage of motor vehicles, when the operation of a vehicle on such area is solely for the purpose of ingress thereto and egress therefrom.
6. Where the vehicle involved is:
a. An implement of husbandry;
b. A wheelchair;
c. A golf cart, when used on a golf course;
d. Used for any purpose relating to the conduct of a business where such business is conducted;
e. Owned by the city, or other governmental body or agency, and is operated by an employee of the city, or other governmental body or agency who is acting within the scope of his or her employment;
f. Operated by or under contract with a utility, whether privately or publicly owned; or
g. Used in connection with construction activities for the purposes for which it was designed.
7. As used herein, "motor vehicle" means any self-propelled device in or upon which any person or property may be moved, excepting a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. (Prior code § 25.06.090)