Unless otherwise stated, the words and expressions used in this
chapter shall have meanings as follows:
ADA RAMP
A combined ramp and landing to accomplish a change in level
at a curb or building entrance in order to provide access to pedestrians
using wheelchairs.
BICYCLE
A device meeting the definition in New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law § 102 and lacking a motor.
BICYCLE WITH ELECTRIC ASSIST
A device meeting the definition of a "class one" or "class
two" bicycle with electric assist as in New York State Vehicle and
Traffic Law § 102-c. (The term does not include "class three"
bicycles with electric assist, which cannot, under New York State
Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1242, Subsection 10, lawfully
be operated in the Town.)
ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICE
Any bicycle with electric assist or electric scooter. It
does not include an electrically driven mobility assistance device
operated or driven by a person with a disability, a bicycle, or an
electric personal assistive mobility device.
ELECTRIC SCOOTER
A device meeting the definition in New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law § 114-e.
FURNISHINGS ZONE
That portion of a sidewalk adjacent to the curb that contains
elements such as street trees, signal poles, streetlights, bicycle
racks or other street furniture. This area does not include the curb
itself or the pedestrian through zone.
MULTIUSE PATH
A public way designed and designated for use by pedestrians,
those riding bicycles, and, to the extent permitted, those employing
other nonmotorized conveyances (such as in-line skates, roller skates,
skateboards, and kick scooters).
PEDESTRIAN THROUGH ZONE
That portion of a sidewalk used primarily by pedestrians
for travel and for accessing transit or buildings. It does not include
the furnishings zone.
PUBLIC HIGHWAY
A public way meeting the definition in New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law § 134.
SIDEWALK
A pedestrian public way meeting the definition in New York
State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 144.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any electric mobility
device operated or parked on any public highway, crosswalk, sidewalk,
multiuse path, pedestrian mall or path, park or public space, municipal
or private parking lot open to and used by the general public.