(a) The applicable provisions of this traffic code shall be applied to the operation of snowmobiles, off-road motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles, except that no snowmobile, off-road motorcycle, or all- purpose vehicle shall be operated as follows:
(1) On any street, highway, limited access highway or freeway or the right-of-way thereof.
(2) On any private property, or in any nursery or planting area, without the permission of the owner or other person having the right to possession of the property.
(3) On any land or waters controlled by the State of Ohio, except at those locations where a sign has been posted permitting such operation.
(4) On the tracks or right-of-way of any operating railroad.
(5) Editor’s Note: Former subsection (a)(5) hereof was repealed by Ordinance 22-2014.
(6) For the purpose of chasing, pursuing, capturing or killing any animal or wild fowl.
(7) During the time from sunset to sunrise, unless displaying lighted lights as required by R.C. 4519.20 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance.
(8) On residentially zoned lots of less than three (3) acres in size.
(b) Snowmobiles, off-road motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles may be operated on residentially zoned lots of three (3) acres or greater in size located within the City subject to the following conditions:
(1) The owner of the lot must obtain a Zoning Permit from the City for an Established Riding Area.
(2) An Established Riding Area is to be located no closer than one hundred (100) feet from any lot line.
(3) The Established Riding Area is not a commercial and/or for profit venture.
(4) Dust and noise control measures are to be maintained by the owner of the lot containing the Established Riding Area. Dust control measures shall include, but are not limited to:
A. Any unvegetated Established Riding Area must be watered down before, during, and after usage as needed to limit dust.
B. The planting of twelve (12) foot high coniferous trees planted ten (10) feet on center, or the construction of a six (6) foot minimum board on board style fence that completely surrounds the Established Riding Area.
(5) No more than two (2) riders that are unrelated to the immediate household members that reside in the dwelling on the lot may operate a snowmobile, off-road motorcycle, and/or all-purpose vehicle on the lot.
(6) Snowmobiles, off-road motorcycles, and/or all-purpose vehicles may only be operated on the lot during the following times: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am through 7:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am through 5:00 pm; and Sunday, noon through 5:00 pm.
(7) Operation of snowmobiles, off-road motorcycles, and/or all-purpose vehicles must cease for a minimum of one (1) hour after every hour of riding.
(8) Operation of snowmobiles, off-road motorcycles, and/or all-purpose vehicles shall be prohibited on either primary or secondary septic sites.
(c) In addition to the above noted requirements, the placement of an Established Riding Area in non-residential zoning districts shall also require a Zoning Permit from the City of Troy.