HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL ORDINANCE NO. 97-164CITY OF LAKE ELMO
ORDINANCE NO. 97-164
AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 84; AND
SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO THE SNOWMOBILES AND ALL -TERRAIN VEHICLES
WITHIN THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ORDAINS THAT CHAPTER 1011 IS HEREBY ADDED TO
THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
1011 Recreational Vehicles
1011.01 Incorporation by Reference. Provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter
84, as amended from time to time, shall be applicable to the City of
Lake Elmo. In those cases where there is a conflict between the
provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 84 and this Chapter 1011, the
more restrictive regulation shall apply.
1011.02 Definitions.
A. All -Terrain Vehicle. All -Terrain Vehicle means a motorized
floatation -tired vehicle of not less than three (3) low pressure
tires, but not more than six (6) tires, that is limited in engine
displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry
weight less than 800 pounds.
B. Snowmobile. Snowmobile means a self-propelled vehicle
designed for travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners.
1011.03 Regulations.
A. No person shall operate a snowmobile or all -terrain vehicle on a
public sidewalk or within the unimproved portion of a city street.
B. No person shall operate a snowmobile or all -terrain vehicle on
city owned property.
C. No person shall operate a snowmobile or all -terrain vehicle
between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. provided that all -
terrain vehicles may be used for snow plowing purposes during
prohibited hours.
D. No person shall operate a snowmobile or all -terrain vehicle within
fifty feet (50') of a residential dwelling unless such operation
occurs on property owned or occupied by the operator of the
snowmobile or all terrain vehicle.
E. No person shall operate a snowmobile or all -terrain vehicle within
one hundred feet (100') of any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink
or sliding area.
THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL HEREBY REPEALS CHAPTER 1010 AND ITS
SUBDIVISIONS.
The Lake Elmo City Council hereby repeals the following definitions which are
included in Chapter 150 of the Municipal Code:
All -Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Owner (Snowmobile and Recreational Vehicles)
Snowmobile
ADOPTION DATE: Passed by the Lake Elmo City Council on the 20th day of
December, 2005.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be effective the day following its publication.
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Dean Johnston
Its: Mayor
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