Sec. 18-401. - Findings and purpose.

(a)

The city council finds that the driving, riding, and use of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or off-highway motor vehicles on public and private property within the limits of the city is and can be the cause of noise and dust and of the destruction of plants, landscaping, and other personal and real property, which conduct adversely affects the comfort and privacy of occupants and residents of the city. Additionally, the increased use of motorized play vehicles including but not limited to miniature motorcycles, motorized scooters and mini bikes on city property constitutes a safety hazard. Because this conduct may be intermittent, fleeting, moving, or caused by persons who are minors, the other provisions of this revision, as well as other legal remedies are inadequate to control this conduct and its adverse effects. The provisions of this article relating to the regulation of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or off-highway motor vehicles are therefore necessary for the public welfare.

(b)

The city council declares that the purpose of this section is to exercise the general police power in order to promote public safety, protect the enjoyment and use of public and private property, to protect the right of privacy, to preserve property and personal values, and to promote peace and quiet within the city by regulating the use of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or off-highway motor vehicles on public and private property within the city.

(c)

This section shall not apply to the driving, riding, and use of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or off-highway vehicles on streets and highways or in other areas which are specifically governed or preempted by the motor vehicle code or any other statutes of the state.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 18-401; Ch. 395, § I, 7-11-06)