Reasonable regulations for the use of recreational motor vehicles shall
be provided. This chapter is not intended to allow what state law prohibits;
it is intended to prevent a public nuisance.
As used in this chapter, the following term shall have the following
meanings, unless the context clearly indicates that a different meaning is
intended:
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE
Any self-propelled vehicle, and any vehicle propelled or drawn by
a self-propelled vehicle, used for recreational purposes, including a motorcycle,
a trail bike or other all-terrain vehicle, a snowmobile, or motor vehicle
licensed for highway operation which is being used for off-road recreational
purposes.
[Amended 10-3-1994 by Ord. No. 228]
No person shall:
A. Operate a recreational motor vehicle upon any sidewalk,
bikepath, or pedestrianway in the Township;
B. Operate a recreational motor vehicle on any Township
property right-of-way, easement, park, or any other public property except:
(1) Municipal-owned vehicles used in maintenance and repairs;
(2) Areas specifically designated by Township resolution
for recreational motor vehicles;
(3) Snowmobiles between December 1 and March 1 in areas of
the Township parks as designated by resolution of the Township Board;
C. Operate a recreational motor vehicle in a manner so as
to create loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise so as to disturb or interfere
with the peace and quiet of other persons who are lawfully in a public park,
sidewalk, bikepath, or pedestrianway;
D. Operate a recreational motor vehicle without a standard
muffler which shall be properly attached and in constant operation to reduce
the noise of operation to the minimum necessary so as to disturb or interfere
with the peace and quiet of other persons who are lawfully in a public park,
sidewalk, bikepath, or pedestrianway.