Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall govern the interpretation of the provisions of this chapter:
“All-terrain vehicle” means a motor vehicle which is designed for operation off of the highway by an operator with no passengers, is fifty (50) inches or less in width, is six hundred (600) pounds or less in unladen weight, is suspended on three or four low-pressure tires, has a single seat designed to be straddled by the operator, and has handlebars for steering control as defined by Section 111 of the California Vehicle Code.
“Motor bike” means any motorcycle, including every motor scooter, with a motor which produces less than fifteen (15) gross brake horsepower, and every bicycle with motor attached as defined by Section 405 of the California Vehicle Code.
“Motorcycle” means a motor vehicle other than a tractor 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 and weighing less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) pounds as defined by Section 400 of the California Vehicle Code.
“Motor vehicle” means any vehicle which is self-propelled as defined by Section 415 of the California Vehicle Code.
“Residential area” means any area one-quarter mile in depth abutting a public or private road, and one-quarter mile in length measured along such road, which contains any apartment house(s), condominium(s), multiple unit dwelling structure(s), or four or more residences of any kind or combination.
“Within one-half mile of” means the distance measured from that part of a school, hospital, convalescent home, park or residential area closest to the point of operation of a motorcycle, motor bike or all-terrain vehicle. (Ord. 9807 § 2 (part), 1998)