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(3) (4) A granted permit will be valid for a maximum term of three (3) years. A permit may be revoked for a violation of any provision of this article, after due investigation by the city's police department and final determination by the police chief. Any revocation may be appealed to the city council by providing a request for appeal in writing within 14 days of the final revocation. The revocation will remain in force until the appeal process has been completed. Sec. 54-99. — Operation regulations for Golf Carts. (a) Golf Carts MAY NOT be operated in the following areas: (1) Any area posted that Golf Carts are not allowed. (2) On or long the Burlington Northern railroad right-of-way. (3) On city sidewalks, bike or pedestrian trails. (4) On semi-public, public or private property unless permission is posted. (5) Within a county or state highway right-of-way other than as listed in Specific Limitations defined below. (6) Within the boulevard of a city roadway. (7) Within a county or state highway right-of-way in the Designated Non -Use Area. (8) Within a county or state highway right-of-way from April 1 to August 1 as part of Minnesota's Agricultural Zone. (b) Golf Carts may be operated only as follows: (1) On your own property or the property of another with written permission, subject to the provisions of this article. (2) On privately owned property if the operator has in possession written permission from the property owner; or, on privately owned property if the property owner has posted a clearly visible notice indicating "Golf Carts Allowed" or words substantially similar. (3) On all city roadways as allowed by Minnesota State Statute, however, NOT including county or state highways. (4) On public or semi-public property only if posted with a clearly visible notice indicating "Golf Carts Allowed" or words substantially similar. (c) Specific limitations for operation of Golf Carts. (1) A direct crossing of any street, roadway, county or state highway is permitted if: a. The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the roadway at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing or blocks the view of oncoming traffic for 300 feet. b. The vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or entering upon the traveled portion of the street, road or highway. c. The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard. d. In the case of a divided highway, the crossing shall be made only at an intersection of the highway with another street or road. e. If the crossing is made during period of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility, the front and rear lights of the vehicle must be on.