[4-6-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-290]
For purposes of this Article, the following term shall have the meaning set forth below:
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE
Means any self-propelled vehicle that is designed to travel on wheels or tracks in contact with the ground, designed primarily for use "off-road" of the public highways, and generally and commonly used to transport persons for recreational purposes. Off-highway vehicle does not include: (i) vehicles designed and used primarily for travel on, over, or in the water; (ii) snowmobiles; (iii) golf cars; (iv) vehicles designed and used to carry individuals with disabilities; (v) vehicles designed and used specifically for agricultural, logging, or mining purposes; or (vi) surplus military vehicles owned or leased by a municipality, county, or fire protection district for the purpose of assisting with firefighting efforts, including mitigating the risk of wildfires.
[4-6-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-290]
(a) 
No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle upon or within any Town street, alley, roadway, highway, shoulder, median, sidewalk, pedestrian way, multi-use path, bicycle lane or path, trail, park, open space, public right-of-way, or other Town-owned or Town-controlled property.
(b) 
No off-highway vehicle routes are designated within the Town. The Town does not authorize off-highway vehicle operation on any street or highway within its jurisdiction.
[4-6-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-290]
The restrictions set forth in this Article do not apply to:
(a) 
The operation of an off-highway vehicle by Town employees or Town authorized officials acting in the course of their official duties;
(b) 
The operation of an off-highway vehicle entirely on private property with the authorization of the property owner; or
(c) 
The loading or unloading of an off-highway vehicle from a trailer or truck when parked lawfully on private property, provided the off-highway vehicle is not driven on any public way or public property.
[4-6-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-290]
It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian, legal custodian, or any adult to authorize, assist, permit, or encourage any minor to operate an off-highway vehicle in violation of the provisions of this Article.