For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE and ATV. A motorized all-terrain vehicle primarily designed for off-road use. The term includes "four wheelers", snowmachines, golf carts, tractors, six- and eight-wheeled vehicles such as an ARGO. UTV (side-by-side), a Max. and six-wheeled vehicles that are configured the same as a "four wheeler" or "three wheeler" as well as OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES.
HIGHWAY. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way that is publicly maintained when a part of it is open to the public for vehicular travel, including, but not limited to, all city streets and alleys, but not including vehicular ways or areas.
MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle which is self-propelled except a vehicle moved by human or animal power.
MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE. A motorcycle, motor scooter, motorized bicycle or similar conveyance with a motor attached and having an engine with 50 or less cubic centimeters of displacement.
MOTORCYCLE. A vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground. The term does not include a tractor.
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE. A motor vehicle designed or adapted for cross-country operation over unimproved terrain, ice or snow and which has been declared by its owner at the time of registration and determined by the Alaska Department of Public Safety to be unsuitable for general highway use, although the vehicle may make incidental use of a highway as provided by Alaska Uniform Vehicle Code or this chapter; it includes snowmobiles but does not include implements of husbandry and special mobile equipment.
SNOWMOBILE. A motor vehicle designed to travel over ice or snow, and supported in part by skis, belts, cleats or low-pressure tires.
VEHICULAR WAY OR AREA. A way, path or area, other than a highway or private property, which is designated by official traffic control devices or customary usage and which is open to the public for purposes of pedestrian or vehicular travel, and which way or area may be restricted in use to pedestrians, bicycles or other specific types of vehicles as determined by the city of other governmental agency having jurisdiction over the way, path or area.
(Ord. 2017-01, passed 1-10-17)