(A) State statutes adopted by reference. Terms used in this chapter and defined in M.S. §§ 84.81 and 169.01, as they may be amended from time to time, shall have the meanings given to them by that section.
(B) St. Charles Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) RV. Includes mobile homes, campers, boats, snowmobiles, and jet-skis on trailers.
(2) TRAILER. Includes utility, semi-trailers, RV trailers, flat beds, and any other wheeled vehicle designed to be attached to and pulled by a motorized vehicle.
(3) ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE or VEHICLE. As defined by M.S. § 84.92, subdivision 8, a motorized, flotation-tired vehicle of not less than 4 low-pressure tires, but not more than 6 tires, that is limited in engine displacement of less than 1,000 cubic centimeters, and includes a “class 1 all-terrain vehicle” and “class 2 all-terrain vehicle”.
(a) CLASS 1 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. An all-terrain vehicle that has a total dry weight of less than 1,000 pounds.
(b) CLASS 2 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. An all-terrain vehicle that has a total dry weight of 1,000 to 1,800 pounds.
(4) UTILITY TASK VEHICLE (UTV) or VEHICLE. As defined by M.S. § 169.045, subdivision 1(3), a side-by-side, 4-wheel drive, off-road vehicle that has 4 wheels, is propelled by an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 1,200 cubic centimeters or less, and has a total dry weight of 1,800 but less than 2,600 pounds.
(5) MINI-TRUCK. A mini-truck as defined by M.S. § 169.011, subdivision 40a, a motor vehicle with 4 wheels that is propelled by an electric motor or an internal combustion engine, with an enclosed cabin and a seat for the vehicle operator. It commonly resembles a pickup truck or van, including having a cargo area or bed located at the rear of the vehicle. It was not originally manufactured to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards, but must have head lamps; an exterior mirror mounted on the driver’s side of the vehicle; either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger’s side of the vehicle or an interior mirror; a windshield; seat belts for the driver and the front passenger; and a parking brake.
(1987 Code, § 501.02) (Am. Ord. 521, passed 12-9-2008; Am. Ord. 576, passed 2-10-2015)