For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BICYCLE. Every wheeled conveyance having two tandem wheels, propelled solely by human power, upon which any person may ride, except scooters and similar devices, but also including adult tricycles.
BOARD. The parks and recreation board established by city ordinance.
DIRECTOR. The director of parks and recreation.
E-BICYCLE. A wheeled conveyance having two tandem wheels or two parallel wheels and one forward or rearward wheel, and two of which are not less than 12 inches in diameter, with operable pedals for propulsion, and with an electric motor of 750 watts or less.
An e-bicycle is a Class I e-bicycle if the motor provides assistance only when the person is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 20 miles per hour is achieved.
An e-bicycle is a Class II e-bicycle if the motor is capable of propelling the bicycle without the person pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 20 miles per hour is achieved.
An e-bicycle is a Class III e-bicycle if the motor provides assistance only when the person is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 28 miles per hour is achieved.
PARK. Any park, playground, boulevard, lake, river, stream, recreational center, zoo area, golf course, ballpark, or any other area outside of or in the city and devoted to active and passive recreation.
RECREATION TRAILS. Any publicly owned pathway within the floodplain of the Big Sioux River and the pathways which lead directly into this pathway system which are open to the public for recreation or travel and which prohibit motorists from traveling upon them.
VEHICLE. Any motorized or unmotorized wheeled conveyance and trailers in tow of any size, kind, or description, excluding bicycles and Class I e-bicycles.
(1992 Code, § 27-1) (Ord. 49-99, passed 4-19-1999; Ord. 118-18, passed 12-18-2018; Ord. 66-19, passed 6-18-2019)
Cross-reference:
Definitions and rules of construction generally, see § 10.002