The following words, terms and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
GOLF CART. As referenced hereafter, shall have the meaning assigned by the VTCA Transportation Code Section 502.001(7) as it exists or may be amended and includes a motor vehicle designed by the manufacturer primarily for transporting persons on a golf course. The term, as used herein, shall include a specific restriction that a permitted golf cart shall have an attainable speed of not greater than 25 miles per hour. Specifically excluded from this definition are those motorized conveyances commonly referred to as ATVs, NEVs, and the like.
GOLF CART REGISTRATION PERMIT. A privilege granted upon compliance with the terms of this chapter to legally operate a golf cart upon a public highway or parking area within the boundaries of the city for the term that the permit was issued.
GOLF CART REGISTRATION PERMIT DECAL. A certificate for attachment to a golf cart identifying the golf cart as permitted by the city and giving an expiration date.
OPERATOR. The person operating and having physical control over the golf cart. An OPERATOR must carry a valid state driver's license.
OWNER. Shall have the meaning assigned by the Tex. Trans. Code § 502.001 and shall mean the person who has legal title to the golf cart, has the legal right of possession of the golf cart, or has the legal right of control of it.
PUBLIC HIGHWAY. Shall have the meaning assigned by the Tex. Trans. Code § 502.001(18) as it exists or may be amended, and includes a road, street, way, thoroughfare or bridge:
(1) That is in the state,
(2) That is for use of vehicles,
(3) That is not privately owned or controlled, and
(4) Over which the state has legislative jurisdiction under its police power.
UTILITY VEHICLE. A motor vehicle that is not a golf cart, as defined in Tex. Trans. Code § 502.001(7), or a lawn mower, and is:
(1) Equipped with side by side seats for the use of the operator and passenger.
(2) Designed to propel itself with at least four tires in contact with the ground.
(3) Designed by the manufacturer for off highway use only.
(4) Designed by the manufacturer primarily for utility work and not for recreational purposes.
(Ord. 101-20, passed 2-18-20; Am. Ord. 104-21, passed 9-21-21)