[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Owego 12-18-1973. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter may be known and cited as the "Regulation
of Recreational Vehicles" of the Town of Owego.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
An unlicensed, wheeled or track vehicle, propelled by other
than muscular power, primarily designed to be operated for recreational
purposes on land or on land and water, or any other unlicensed motor
vehicle as defined in § 125 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law,
except those vehicles which are registered as required by § 410
of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote
the health, safety and general welfare of the community, including
the protection and preservation of the property of the Town of Owego,
by regulating the use of minibikes over or on all property owned or
occupied by the Town of Owego or by any agency or special improvement
district, organized under law, within the Town of Owego.
A.
No recreational vehicle shall be operated within the
boundaries of any property owned or occupied by the Town of Owego
or by any agency or special improvement district, organized under
law, within the Town of Owego.
B.
Any motorcycle registered under § 410 of
the Vehicle and Traffic Law shall be operated only on highways or
other public ways or duly designated parking areas.
[Amended 3-17-1981]
A.
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter
shall constitute a violation with an assessed maximum civil penalty
of $250.
[Amended 11-3-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021]
B.
In addition to the above, the Town Board may also,
at its option, maintain an action or proceeding in the name of the
Town in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with
or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter.
