Ordinance - #12-07 - 06/12/2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Public road right - of - way means the entire right of way of a roadway that is not privately owned, including the traveled portions, banks, ditches, shoulders and medians. Recreational vehicle means all- terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles, golf carts, snowmobiles, off - highway motorcycles, mini - bikes, go -carts, and other motorized vehicles, that by their use fit this definition. Roadway means that portion of a street or highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel but not including the boulevard. For the purposes of this article, roadways not dedicated for public use and not maintained by the city are not included within this definition. Semi property means private property generally for use by the public but not owned or maintained by a governmental body. Such property includes without limitation: church property, shopping center property and other property generally used by patrons of a commercial or private business establishment. Snowmobile means a self - propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice steered by skis or runners. Street or highway means the entire width between boundary lines of any way or place when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for the purpose of vehicular traffic (includes the right -of -way or boulevard). For the purposes of this article, streets or highways not dedicated for public use and not maintained by the city are not included within this definition. Utility Task Vehicle means a side -by -side, four -wheel drive that has four 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. Sec. 54 -98. - Operation regulations for ATV's and Utility Task Vehicles (a) ATV's and Utility Task Vehicles MAY NOT be operated in the following areas of the city: (1) Any area posted that ATV's or Utility Task Vehicles are not allowed. (2) On or along the Burlington Northern railroad right -of -way. (3) On lots less than two and one -half (2 acres in size unless it is for maintenance or plowing. (4) On city sidewalks, bike or pedestrian trails. (5) On semi - public, public or private property unless permission is posted. (6) Within a city parking ramp. (7) Within a county or state highway right -of -way other than as listed in Specific Limitations defined below. (8) Within the boulevard of a city roadway. (9) Within a county or state highway right -of -way in the Designated Non -Use Area. (10) Within a county or state highway right -of -way from April 1 to August 1 as part of Minnesota's Agricultural Zone. (b) ATVs and Utility Task Vehicles MAY be operated in the following areas of the city: Ordinance #12 -07 Page3of