As used in this chapter, the following words
shall have the meanings indicated:
GO-CART
Any vehicle powered by one or more two-cycle or four-cycle
internal combustion engines which each produces 15 horsepower or less,
excluding tractors, agricultural machinery and vehicles used for the
care and maintenance of property.
GO-CART TRACK OPERATOR
Any person who charges for the use of real property by go-carts
within the Town of Wappinger.
MUFFLER
A device consisting of more than one chamber or more than
three baffle plates, or the equivalent, for the purpose of receiving
exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine and effective in reducing
noise. As used herein, a muffler shall not include any device meeting
the preceding specifications which is equipped with a cutout, bypass
or similar device.
PERSON
An individual, an association, a partnership or a corporation.
[Amended 9-10-2020 by L.L. No. 3-2020]
This chapter shall apply to the operation of go-carts on all lands, public or private, within the Town except upon a public highway. The use of go-carts shall also be subject to the provisions of Chapter
240 of this Code. Where the provisions of this chapter and those of Chapter
240 may be in conflict, such as with regard to hours of operation, the more restrictive provisions shall govern.
[Added 8-18-2003 by L.L. No. 10-2003]
This chapter will be enforced by the Zoning
Administrator, the Building Inspector, the Deputy Building Inspector,
the Fire Inspector, the Deputy Fire Inspector and any police agency
having jurisdiction within the Town of Wappinger.